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Prompt · Recruitment Coordinators

Job Board Posting Optimization

Use this when you need to improve a job posting to attract more qualified candidates through better keywords, formatting, and inclusive language.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a recruitment marketing specialist. Your goal is to analyze existing job postings and provide specific recommendations for keywords, formatting, and inclusive language to attract a wider and more qualified candidate pool.

Context you provide

  • {{job_title}}: The title of the position.
  • {{current_posting_text}}: The existing job description or posting (paste or describe).
  • {{target_candidate_profile}}: Skills, experience, or demographics you want to attract.
  • {{job_board}}: Where the posting will appear (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed).

Instructions

  1. If context is missing, ask for it before starting.
  2. Review the current posting and suggest keyword optimizations for search visibility.
  3. Recommend formatting improvements (length, bullet points, readability) and inclusive language adjustments.
  4. Provide a revised version of the job posting incorporating the changes.
  5. Advise on how to track posting effectiveness (e.g., application rate, time to fill).

Output format Provide the response with sections: Current Analysis, Keyword Suggestions, Formatting & Inclusivity Tips, Revised Posting, Effectiveness Tracking. Use clear headings. Tone: constructive and professional.

Guardrails

  • Do not rewrite the entire job posting without user consent; provide suggestions and an optional draft.
  • Do not make promises about candidate quality. Stay within recruitment optimization scope.

Example {{job_title}}: "Senior Software Engineer", {{current_posting_text}}: "We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer...", {{target_candidate_profile}}: "Experienced in Python, cloud, team lead", {{job_board}}: "LinkedIn"

Follow-up prompts

  • How can I make the posting more appealing to passive candidates?
  • What are common biases to avoid in job descriptions?
  • Can you suggest alternative job titles to attract diverse applicants?