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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 10 MIN

How a Two-Word Change Tripled Applicant Quality

from Hiring & Firing with Fexingo: Recruitment, Performance, and Workforce Decisions · host Fexingo

Episode 40 of Hiring & Firing with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna dig into a specific experiment by a mid-size SaaS company that replaced '3-5 years experience' with 'proven ability to ship' in their job postings. The result? 40 percent more applicants, 60 percent drop in early-stage screen-outs, and hires who outperformed at 90 days. They break down why that phrase triggers self-selection bias, how it filters for growth mindset, and why job description language is the cheapest lever in recruiting. No fluff. One real case study. #JobDescriptionOptimization #CandidateQuality #HiringMetrics #GrowthMindset #RecruitingStrategy #SaasHiring #SelfSelection #BiasInHiring #TalentAcquisition #HiringAndFiring #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #RecruitmentTrends #InclusiveHiring #SkillsOverYears #PerformanceHiring #ApplicantPool #LucasAndLuna Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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