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The JD Fix: Quick Fixes. Smarter Job Descriptions. Better Hiring.

Your go-to hub for bite-sized insights on job descriptions—delivered through a mix of newsletters, videos, podcasts, and expert content. Whether you"re an HR pro, recruiter, or hiring manager, we’ll help you write better JDs with AI-powered insights, inclusive language tips, and practical strategies. What’s inside: ✅ JD Fixes – Before & after makeovers for clarity & impact ✅ AI & Hiring Insights – How automation shapes job postings ✅ Bias Busters – Small tweaks, big inclusion wins ✅ Trends & Best

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16:20

Lessons in Leadership and Language: A Conversation...

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2025/10/24

In this episode of The JD Fix, I chat with Kat Kibben — founder of Three Ears Media, LinkedIn Top Voice, and author of The Bounce Back Factor — about what it really means to lead when you’re burned out and tired of pretending everything’s fine.We talk about:Why burnout feels different right nowHow fear and uncertainty shape leadershipThe link between self-compassion and better teamsAnd the one small thing you can do today to bounce backIf you’re ready to lead with more honesty, rest, and resilience

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3:46

JD Optimization: 4,000+ Job Descriptions, A Team of...

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2025/09/24

What happens when a small TA team of fewer than 10 people is tasked with fixing over 4,000 job descriptions—all while keeping recruiting operations running?In this episode of The JD Fix, Heather Fenty shares a behind-the-scenes story from a healthcare organization that turned an overwhelming JD cleanup into a scalable, streamlined process.You’ll hear:The common pitfalls of large JD libraries (bias, missing sections, formatting chaos)How one team leveraged just two templates and AI-assisted

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4:02

Job Adverts, Not Job Descriptions: Have you heard of...

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2025/09/18

Managing job ads at scale can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re juggling dozens, hundreds, or even thousands across a team. In this episode, I share how you can pair Mitch’s.ai, one of the best AI job ad tools I’ve tested, with Ongig’s platform to take your hiring content to the next level.You’ll learn:Why I test new job ad tools (and why Mitch’s.ai stands out).How recruiters can use AI to write better job postings, faster.Where Ongig fits in—helping you analyze, templatize, store, and scale

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7:38

Writing JDs: AI’s Role & the Human Perspective

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2025/09/05

In this episode of The JD Fix, Heather Fenty sits down with Ongig writer Laurenzo to talk about how AI is reshaping the way we write job descriptions—and where the human touch still matters most.We cover:How AI streamlines research and editing for JD writingWhy AI sometimes pushes content toward bland, generic languageThe importance of plain, conversational wording in job postingsHow companies can use prompts and templates to guide toneWhy culture is the one thing AI can’t capture without human

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2:46

Notion for JDs: The Tool You Love Isn’t Built for This

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2025/08/29

The JD Fix — Episode: Notion for JDs: The Tool You Love Isn’t Built for ThisEpisode Summary:In this episode, we dig into why so many hiring teams start managing job descriptions in Notion—and why that setup starts breaking as things scale. From version control nightmares to missing legal or DEI approvals, you’ll hear why that “simple Notion template” can turn into a job description minefield. We also cover better alternatives and when it’s time to graduate from Notion to something built just for

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4:51

What Makes a Great Job Description Management System?...

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2025/08/20

In this episode of The JD Fix, Heather Barbour Fenty breaks down why permissions are the backbone of a great job description management system—and how to set them up so your team works faster, not slower.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeThe 5 roles that actually work for TA teams (Viewer, Editor, Editor Plus, Auditor, Admin)How to tailor visibility with job status filters (think: “Needs Edits” vs “Approved”)Why most JD systems get permissions wrong—and how to fix itThe golden rule: start with the

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4:03

JD Formatting: How We Fixed Taleo’s Copy-Paste Chaos

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2025/08/15

Episode Title:JD Formatting: How We Fixed Taleo’s Copy-Paste ChaosHost: Heather FentyEpisode Summary:In this episode of The JD Fix, Heather Fenty shares how one of the largest healthcare companies in the U.S. fixed a frustrating Taleo problem that was wasting recruiters’ time and wrecking their job descriptions. If you’ve ever pasted a JD into Taleo and lost your bullets, fonts, and spacing—this one’s for you.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why Taleo strips formatting from job descriptions (and

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7:01

A Day in the Life: The Job Description Section You’re...

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2025/08/07

In this episode of The JD Fix, Heather explores the power of adding a “Day in the Life” section to your job postings. Inspired by a LinkedIn post from DeArndra Hendricks and a real-world example from Sprinter Health, Heather breaks down why this small addition can dramatically improve clarity, help candidates self-select faster, and make your postings more engaging. You’ll learn a simple framework to create your own and hear how to build the rest of your job posting around it for maximum

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12:14

From Chaos to Control: The One Thing Missing From...

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2025/07/31

Episode Title:From JD Chaos to Control: Why You Need a Job Description RepositorySummary:Heather Fenty breaks down how scattered, outdated job descriptions cost teams time, trust, and consistency—and why a centralized JD repository is the fix. Hear real examples from TA, HR, and comp teams, and get a quick walkthrough of Ongig’s platform in action.What You’ll Learn:What a JD repository is (and why it matters)How it saves time and improves complianceHow teams use filters, workflows, and templates to

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5:30

RecFest UK Vibes: Talent Talks, Circus Tents, and...

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2025/07/24

Episode Title: RecFest UK Vibes: Talent Talks, Circus Tents, and Totally Unexpected MomentsHost: Heather FentyWhat You’ll Hear in This Episode:Heather just got back from RecFest UK — the Coachella of Talent Acquisition — and she's bringing the insights, the laughter, and a few unexpected surprises (like being stung by a wasp and popping out of a cake).In this solo episode, Heather unpacks:✅ What RecFest UK actually is (yes, there’s a Ferris wheel)✅ Trends every TA leader needs to know✅ What Amazon’s

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6:31

Candidate-First Job Postings: Write for Humans First,...

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2025/06/24

When someone clicks on your job posting, you’ve got maybe 30 seconds to convince them they’re in the right place.In today’s post, I’m breaking down what a candidate-first job posting really looks like, why it matters for SEO (and your employer brand), and how you can update hundreds of job ads without waiting on approvals or doing it line by line.Let’s get into it.What Candidates Actually Care AboutJob seekers don’t read job postings like we wish they would. They scan. Fast.And they’re usually

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8:49

JD… or Just Disaster? (+ a Quick Fix)

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2025/06/17

In this episode of The JD Fix, Heather takes on a truly terrible job description—buzzword overload, inconsistent formatting, and no salary in sight—and shows how to clean it up using Ongig’s Text Analyzer. You’ll hear:What makes a JD a total disaster (and why it matters)How bias, formatting, and missing info can hurt your hiringA live walkthrough of transforming the JD using automation and templatesTips for customizing AI-powered suggestions while keeping your voiceQuick wins to make your job

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4:29

The Fix for Too Many JD Templates

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2025/05/29

In this episode of The JD Fix, Heather Fenty walks through one of the most common (and chaotic) job description problems: too many templates. You’ll hear how one insurance team replaced "1 million" different templates with a single, smart template using custom content rules in Ongig’s Text Analyzer.What you’ll learn:Why most companies end up with too many JD templatesHow to personalize one core template for every departmentWhat “content overrride rules” are and how they save time and headachesWho

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12:11

Inclusion Over Quotas: What the U.S. Can Learn From...

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2025/05/23

Episode Title:Inclusion Over Quotas: What the U.S. Can Learn From Canada’s DEI ModelSubtitle:How Canadian Equity Laws Prioritize Belonging From the First Job PostEpisode Summary:In this episode of The JD Fix, host Heather Fenty chats with OnGig writer and inclusion advocate Sarah Akida about the culturally rooted approach to DEI in Canada. They discuss how Canadian laws like the Human Rights Act and Employment Equity Act foster fairness and inclusion without relying on quotas—and what U.S. employers

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13:28

Inside the JD: An HR Leader’s Take on What Works (and...

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2025/05/08

Episode Title: Inside the JD: An HR Leader’s Take on What Works (and What Doesn’t)Guest: Ranya Hahn, Chief Human Resources Officer at Participate LearningHost: Heather Fenty, The JD FixConnect with RanyaRanya Hahn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranyahahn/Participate Learning: https://www.participatelearning.com/Episode SummaryIn this episode of The JD Fix, Heather sits down with Ranya Hahn, CHRO at Participate Learning, to talk about what’s working—and what’s not—when it comes to job

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8:24

Plugged In: How ATS Integration Can Fix the JD Process

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2025/04/28

Episode Title:Plugged In: How ATS Integration Can Fix the JD ProcessEpisode Summary:In this episode of The JD Fix, Heather Fenty is joined by Katie Campbell, U.S. Partnerships Manager at TeamTailor, to unpack a critical (but often ignored) part of the hiring process: how your ATS can make or break your job descriptions. They explore the common disconnects between ATS systems and job postings, the importance of visual and branded JDs, and how integrations and automation can simplify workflows for

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6:37

JD Red Flags: Appointment Setter or Sales Gatekeeper?

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2025/04/25

Episode Title: JD Red Flags: Appointment Setter or Sales Gatekeeper?Host: Heather FentyGuest: Sarah AkidaLength: ~6 minutesPodcast: The JD Fix🔍 Episode SummaryIf you had just five minutes to fix a job description before it went live, where would you start?In this episode, Heather is joined by job content strategist Sarah [Last Name] to break down a real-life JD that missed the mark—and show how small changes can make a big difference. From problematic phrasing (like a request for a specific accent)

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28:42

From Broken to Brilliant – The Evolution of Job...

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2025/04/24

Title: From Broken to Brilliant: The Evolution of Job DescriptionsGuest: Rob Kelly, CEO & Co-Founder of OngigHost: Heather FentyDuration: ~27 minutesPodcast: The JD Fix🔍 Episode SummaryIn this episode, Heather Fenty chats with Rob Kelly—CEO of Ongig and creator of the Media and the Machine newsletter—about why job descriptions are broken, what they’re costing organizations, and how to fix them.Rob shares his journey from a conference Q&A with Bill Gates and Steve Jobs to building Ongig into one of

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6:23

The JD Was Done… Then It Wasn’t: Dealing with Hiring...

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2025/04/18

🎙 Episode Title:The JD Was Done… Then It Wasn’t: Dealing with Hiring Manager Rewrites🎧 Episode Summary:In this episode of The JD Fix, Heather Fenty talks about a frustrating scenario that recruiting teams everywhere face:What do you do when your hiring manager rewrites the job description… after it’s been approved?We’ll explore:A real-world story from a recruiter who got hit with a last-minute JD rewriteWhy hiring managers often feel the need to edit JDs themselvesThree actionable ways to reduce

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5:06

Approval Purgatory: Why Hiring Teams Struggle to...

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2025/04/17

Episode Summary:In this short episode of The JD Fix, host Heather Fenty talks about a frustrating—but fixable—problem: why job descriptions keep getting stuck in "approval purgatory."If your JD is “done” but never seems to get posted, this one’s for you.You’ll hear:A real-world story from a recruiter stuck in a 17-day approval delayThe 3 most common causes of JD bottlenecksA simple checklist you can use to streamline the processA free downloadable tool to fix your JD review workflow todayWhether

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