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Job Ad Readability Checker

Can candidates read your job ad quickly on a phone?

Paste a job ad to see how easy it is to read on a phone: Flesch reading ease, sentence length, jargon, scannability, reading time and whether it talks to ‘you’. A sample ad is loaded so you can see the checks.

What the readability checker measures

Six checks add up to 100 points. Reading ease (25) uses the Flesch formula on the English text. Sentence length (20) looks at the average and at sentences over 25 words. Scannability (15) counts bullet points and paragraphs longer than 70 words. Jargon (15) flags corporate buzzwords such as 'synergy', 'self-starter' and 'fast-paced environment'. Voice (15) compares 'you' with 'the candidate' or 'the incumbent'. Reading time (10) gives full marks between 150 and 700 words. Jargon and third-person phrases are highlighted in your text.

Flesch reading ease
0–100; higher is easier. 60+ is plain English, under 30 is very hard.
Scannable
Headings and bullets a reader can skim in seconds on a phone.
Jargon
Words that sound impressive but don't say what the job involves.

Plain-English rewrites

Instead ofWrite
The successful candidate will be responsible for leveraging cross-functional synergies…You'll work with sales, finance and IT to fix how orders flow.
The incumbent shall liaise with key stakeholders to ensure timely deliverables.You'll agree deadlines with department heads and keep them.
Self-starter able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.You'll often juggle three or four urgent requests a day.
Excellent communication skills are a must.You'll present a weekly report to the leadership team.

What a score can't tell you

  • Readability formulas measure length, not meaning — a short sentence can still be vague.
  • Technical terms your candidates use daily (IFRS, AutoCAD) are fine; they aren't jargon to the right reader.
  • Check salary, visa terms and structure with the job ad grader too.

Rewrite it faster

Paste the ad into the job description rewriter to restructure it into short sections, or start fresh with the job ad template. Then check the wording is fair with the inclusive job ad checker.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good readability score for a job ad?

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Aim for a Flesch reading ease of 50 or more — plain English that most adults, including people who speak English as a second language, read comfortably. Many corporate job descriptions score 20–40, closer to a legal contract. The checker also gives a 0–100 overall score from six checks; 80 or more is easy to read.

How is the Flesch reading ease calculated?

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206.835 − 1.015 × (words per sentence) − 84.6 × (syllables per word). Shorter sentences and shorter words push the score up. The checker counts syllables with the standard vowel-group rule and treats each bullet point as its own sentence, which is how candidates read them.

Why does readability matter more in the Gulf?

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Most job seekers in the Gulf read job ads in English as a second or third language, and most apply on a phone. Long sentences, jargon and walls of text make them skip to the next ad — often the strongest candidates, who have the most choice.

Does it work for Arabic job ads?

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Partly. The Flesch formula is built for English, so for mostly-Arabic text the reading-ease check is skipped. Sentence length, bullet structure, paragraph length and reading time still apply to Arabic.

Why should I write 'you' instead of 'the candidate'?

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'You'll manage the month-end close' is shorter and reads like an invitation; 'The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the month-end close' reads like a policy document. Ads written to 'you' are easier to picture yourself in, which is what gets people to apply.

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READABILITY CHECK · SAMPLEScore 10/100

Business Analyst – Riyadh The successful candidate (Corporate jargon — say what you mean in plain words) will be responsible for leveraging (Corporate jargon — say what you mean in plain words) cross-functional synergies (Corporate jargon — say what you mean in plain words) in order to facilitate the optimisation of end-to-end business processes, and the incumbent (Third person — write 'you' instead) shall demonstrate a proactive approach (Corporate jargon — say what you mean in plain words) to stakeholder engagement within a fast-paced environment (Corporate jargon — say what you mean in plain words) characterised by evolving strategic priorities. The candidate (Third person — write 'you' instead) will gather and document requirements from key stakeholders (Corporate jargon — say what you mean in plain words), translate them into functional specifications and deliverables (Corporate jargon — say what you mean in plain words), and work closely with the development team, the quality assurance team and the project management office to ensure that solutions are delivered on time, within budget and in accordance with best-in-class (Corporate jargon — say what you mean in plain words) governance frameworks. The ideal candidate (Third person — write 'you' instead) is a self-starter (Corporate jargon — say what you mean in plain words) with 5 years of experience as a business analyst, a bachelor's degree in information systems or a related field, and excellent communication skills in English and Arabic. Interested candidates should send their CV to [email protected]

10/100 · Hard to read

  • Missing: Reading ease 0/25

    Flesch reading ease 4: very hard, like a legal contract. Rewrite in short, everyday sentences.

  • Missing: Short sentences 0/20

    Average 27 words per sentence. Aim for under 20 — split sentences at "and", "which" and semicolons.

  • Improve: Easy to scan on a phone 5/15

    0 bullet points and 0 paragraphs over 70 words. Most Gulf job seekers apply on a phone — use headings and bullets for duties, requirements and benefits.

  • Missing: No corporate jargon 0/15

    Buzzwords: "the successful candidate", "leveraging", "synergies", "incumbent", "proactive approach", "fast-paced environment". Replace each with the concrete thing you mean.

  • Missing: Talks to 'you' 0/15

    Mostly third person ("the candidate / incumbent" 4×, "you" 0×). Rewrite to "you" — it's shorter and feels personal.

  • Improve: Reading time 5/10

    135 words — too thin to judge the role. Add duties, requirements, salary and benefits.

Words:
135
Reading ease:
4
Avg sentence:
27 words
Reading time:
1 min

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