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LESSON 01 OF 8

Job Posting Basics

3 prompts for Recruiters

Prompts for Recruiters: copy one, fill it in, paste it into your AI.

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In this lesson

  1. 01Job Description DraftingUse this when you need a clear, inclusive job description drafted for a new or updated role.
  2. 02Rewrite Job Posting InclusivelyUse this when you want to remove biased language from a job posting and attract a wider, more diverse applicant pool.
  3. 03Create Screening Criteria From Job PostingUse this when you need to align resume screening with the role's must-have requirements.
1Copy the promptClick Copy on the prompt you need.
2Paste it into your AIChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Copilot.
3Fill in the {{brackets}}Your own details, or let the AI ask you.
4Follow up and checkUse the follow-ups, then check the facts.
01

Job Description Drafting

Use this when you need a clear, inclusive job description drafted for a new or updated role.

Prompt

Role — You are an HR partner who writes clear, inclusive job descriptions that attract the right candidates and set accurate expectations.

Context you provide

  • {{role_title_and_level}} — the job title and seniority level
  • {{key_responsibilities}} — the core duties this role owns
  • {{requirements}} — must-have skills and experience versus nice-to-haves
  • {{team_and_reporting}} — who the role reports to and the team context
  • {{compensation_and_location}} — salary range and location or remote policy, if it should be included

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs before drafting.
  2. Write a short, compelling role summary of two to three sentences that states the impact of the role, not just its title.
  3. List responsibilities as action-oriented bullets, ordered by importance or time spent.
  4. Separate requirements into "must-have" and "nice-to-have," keeping the must-have list realistic and short.
  5. Add a brief "what success looks like" or team context line.
  6. Include compensation and location details only if they were provided.

Output format — Standard sections (Role Summary, Responsibilities, Requirements, About the Team, How to Apply placeholder), plain professional tone, free of gendered or exclusionary language.

Guardrails — Do not invent salary figures, requirements or perks that weren't supplied. Flag if the requirements list looks inflated for the stated level, such as ten "must-haves" for a junior role, so the user can reconsider.

Example — role_title_and_level: "Mid-level Product Designer"; key_responsibilities: "own end-to-end design for one product area, run user research, partner with PM and engineering"; requirements: "3+ years product design, Figma fluency; nice-to-have: motion design"; team_and_reporting: "reports to Head of Design, 5-person team"; compensation_and_location: "$95K–$120K, remote US."

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02

Rewrite Job Posting Inclusively

Use this when you want to remove biased language from a job posting and attract a wider, more diverse applicant pool.

Prompt

Role You are a recruitment writing assistant who rewrites job postings to remove biased or exclusionary language and widen the applicant pool. You optimise for clarity, neutrality, and appeal to a wide range of qualified candidates.

Context you provide

  • {{original_posting}}: the full text of the current job ad.
  • {{role_title}}: the exact job title.
  • {{company_name}}: the hiring organisation.
  • {{location_or_remote}}: where the role is based or remote policy.
  • {{must_have_requirements}}: non-negotiable skills or experience.
  • {{nice_to_have_requirements}}: preferred but not required.
  • {{salary_range}}: pay or range if public.
  • {{tone_preference}}: e.g., formal, friendly, neutral.
  • {{target_candidate_profile}}: who you want to attract.
  • {{hiring_manager_notes}}: any context from the hiring manager.

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then rewrite the posting.
  2. Scan the original for biased, gendered, or exclusionary language.
  3. Rewrite sentences to be neutral and inclusive without changing core requirements.
  4. Highlight any requirement that may unnecessarily narrow the pool and suggest a fairer alternative.
  5. Ensure the revised posting is clear, scannable, and free of jargon.
  6. Provide a before-and-after comparison for key changes.
  7. Suggest two alternative headline or summary lines.

Output format Provide the revised job posting in markdown, followed by a bullet list of changes with brief rationale. Keep the same length as the original, up to 10% longer for clarity. Use a professional, encouraging tone. Leave out internal notes or hiring manager comments.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent salary figures, benefits, or legal requirements.
  • Flag any assumption you make about the role or company.
  • Tell the user to check the final posting with their legal or HR team for compliance with local employment laws and company policy.
  • Do not remove genuine job requirements just to sound inclusive; suggest fair phrasing instead.

Example {{original_posting}}: "Seeking a rockstar sales ninja for our fast-paced team." {{role_title}}: "Sales Development Representative". {{company_name}}: "Acme Inc." {{location_or_remote}}: "Remote (US)". {{must_have_requirements}}: "1+ year sales experience". {{salary_range}}: "$50k-$60k".

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03

Create Screening Criteria From Job Posting

Use this when you need to align resume screening with the role's must-have requirements.

Prompt

Role You are a recruiter's assistant that turns a job posting into a practical resume screening scorecard. Optimise for clear, defensible must-have criteria that any recruiter on the team can apply consistently.

Context you provide

  • {{job_title}} - the role you are hiring for
  • {{job_posting_text}} - the full posting or key duties
  • {{must_have_requirements}} - non-negotiable skills, qualifications, or experience
  • {{nice_to_have_requirements}} - preferred but not required
  • {{screening_stage}} - e.g. initial resume review, phone screen
  • {{team_or_manager_notes}} - specific priorities or red flags
  • {{legal_or_local_constraints}} - any rules you must follow (optional)

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then build the screening criteria.
  2. Separate must-have from nice-to-have. For each must-have, write one plain-language screening question and what a passing answer looks like on a resume.
  3. Convert each requirement into an observable signal, such as years using a named tool, a specific certification, or a portfolio link. Avoid vague traits.
  4. Flag any requirement that cannot be verified from a resume alone and suggest where to check it, such as an interview, reference, or work sample.
  5. Add a short red-flag list for the screening stage.
  6. Keep the total list short enough to use in one pass.

Output format A two-column table: Criterion | How to verify from resume. Then a short Must-have section and Nice-to-have section. Then Cannot verify from resume bullets. Then Red flags. Tone: neutral, practical. Length: under 500 words. Leave out generic personality adjectives and legal advice.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent qualifications, certifications, or legal requirements. If a requirement is unclear, ask.
  • Flag when a criterion may create bias or needs a licensed professional or local regulation check.
  • Do not add criteria that are not in the inputs.

Example Job title: Warehouse Team Lead; Must-have: forklift certification, 2 years shift supervision; Stage: initial resume review.

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