A good EVP summarizes the challenges, projects, growth opportunities, learning experiences, and the type of work that needs to be done. The written form of this should be so interesting that just reading it compels the candidate to apply.
6. www.jdooley.com Why is doing this job at your company better than doing the same job at a competitor?
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10. www.jdooley.com Your ability to create a compelling pitch or convince a candidate who's on the fence to move forward all comes from job knowledge.
11. www.jdooley.com Job knowledge also allows the headhunter to understand what the benefits are for the candidate (i.e., opportunity, growth, stretch). Otherwise, all you have left is compensation and benefits, and in this market, that's not nearly enough.
12. www.jdooley.com Getting everyone on the interviewing team to agree to this job summary establishes a common framework to assess competency, motivation, and fit.