> consider the objective: getting qualified candidates to apply. I don't think this is always the case--there are hiring practices (visas, company policies, et

> consider the objective: getting qualified candidates to apply. I don't think this is always the case--there are hiring practices (visas, company policies, etc) that mean the listing is often for show. In these cases the job post is tailored so that only one person in the world could meet the qualifications.