How to pick a job title


Your job title is the first thing a jobseeker sees searching for a new job so you want to get it right.

Not sure what is the best job title to pick? Don’t worry, we have got that covered for you.

Our search technology StepMatch is the best in the business. It powers every search, recommendation, alert, and notification on our platform.

It is built to pull in similar or matching titles, helping to increase the reach of a search and making sure your job is seen by the jobseekers most likely to apply for your jobs.

Because of this, we highly recommend you use one of our suggested job titles. These titles match candidate searches and will help you get the best out of our technology, resulting in a better response for your role.

So when it’s time to post your job on Jobs.ie, simply start typing your job title when creating your posting, and pick one of the job titles suggested.

Quick job title tips

Start typing and select one of the suggested job titles from the drop-down.

Keep it simple. Avoid jargon, special characters/ symbols, acronyms, abbreviations and quirky job titles for the best response.

Do not mix job titles or job levels e.g. ‘Junior/Senior Software Developer/Engineer’. It causes confusion and won’t increase your applications.

Avoid adding extra information including company information, salary information or any unnecessary content in the job title. There’s space for all these important details further down in your posting.