How to Use Resume Screening Data to Improve Job Descriptions
Most companies write job descriptions once and never look back. Meanwhile, 88% of employers admit ATS systems screen out qualified candidates because job postings use the wrong keywords. 75% of resumes get auto-rejected before humans see them. 83% of recruiters prefer candidates who tailor resumes to job descriptions—yet 54% of candidates don't bother because the JD is too vague. Applications-per-hire jumped 182% since 2021, but the applicant-to-interview rate dropped to 3%. Companies waste time screening hundreds of unqualified applicants because job descriptions attract the wrong people. Resume screening data reveals what's broken: which requirements filter out good candidates, which keywords actually matter, where qualified applicants drop off. Using screening data to rewrite job descriptions improved applicant quality by 35% and cut screening time in half. Here's how to turn your screening metrics into better job postings.