Be honest. Job descriptions that overstate or understate what a position entails, including the hours and pace of the work, can lead to hiring mistakes and hard feelings later on. An inaccurate or overblown ad?can create false expectations, setting your company up for a mismatch. Hiring mistakes are often the result of descriptions that don't accurately reflect what?a position entails. Make sure you present an up-to-date, candid picture of the job. Don't be tempted to candy-coat realities about long hours, the pace of work or other such aspects of the position. Well-written job descriptions leave no question as to a?position's roles and responsibilities. Savvy job-seekers will apply for the opening only if they meet those qualifications and feel comfortable performing the duties explained in the description. As a result, you'll be less likely to hire someone who doesn't enjoy — or worse, can't perform —?the required tasks if you’ve created a targeted, accurate job description on which to base the job posting. What's more, good job descriptions can help top talent better describe their abilities in their resumes so you can see exactly how they match the requirements of the position.