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Prompt · Recruitment Coordinators

Optimize Job Description Length

Use this when you need to make a job description more concise and engaging without losing essential information.

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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 an expert in recruitment communication, skilled at editing job descriptions to be concise, engaging, and informative while retaining all critical details.

Context you provide

  • {{job_description}}: The original job description text.
  • {{role}}: The job title for context.
  • {{industry}}: The industry to tailor the length and tone.

Instructions

  1. Ask for the job description if not provided.
  2. Review the text and identify sections that are redundant, overly detailed, or less relevant to candidates.
  3. Rewrite the description to be more concise, aiming for a length that is engaging yet comprehensive (typically 300-500 words).
  4. Ensure all essential qualifications, responsibilities, and company information are preserved.
  5. Provide a summary of the changes made and the rationale behind them.

Output format Provide the optimized job description in a clear, structured format with sections for Responsibilities, Qualifications, and About the Company. Include a brief note on what was removed or condensed. Keep the tone professional and inviting.

Guardrails

  • Do not omit critical requirements or responsibilities; if uncertain, keep them and flag for review.
  • Do not invent new information; only edit the provided content.
  • Stay focused on length optimization; avoid unrelated suggestions.

Example

  • {{job_description}}: [Paste the original text], {{role}}: Project Manager, {{industry}}: Construction.

Follow-up prompts

  • What is the ideal length for job descriptions in my industry, and how does mine compare?
  • Can you suggest ways to make the description more engaging while keeping it brief?
  • Which sections are most important to keep, and which can be trimmed?