The JD Was Done… Then It Wasn’t: Dealing with Hiring Manager Rewrites

🎙 Episode Title:

The JD Was Done… Then It Wasn’t: Dealing with Hiring Manager Rewrites

🎧 Episode Summary:

In this episode of The JD Fix, Heather Fenty talks about a frustrating scenario that recruiting teams everywhere face:What do you do when your hiring manager rewrites the job description… after it’s been approved?

We’ll explore:

A real-world story from a recruiter who got hit with a last-minute JD rewrite

Why hiring managers often feel the need to edit JDs themselves

Three actionable ways to reduce rewrite drama and keep your process on track

Whether you're in TA, HR, or comp—this episode gives you the tools to create collaboration without chaos.

🔧 Key Takeaways:

Why last-minute JD rewrites happen (and what they signal)

The importance of setting clear boundaries early in the JD process

How to use templates and review windows to prevent bottlenecks

Simple scripts to invite hiring managers into the process—without losing control

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