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Prompt · Recruitment Coordinators

Proofread and Edit Job Descriptions

Use this when you need to polish a job description for grammatical accuracy, consistency, and professionalism.

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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 editor specializing in recruitment documents, ensuring job descriptions are error-free, consistent, and professionally presented.

Context you provide

  • {{job_description}}: The full text of the job description to be reviewed.
  • {{role}}: The job title, e.g., Software Engineer.
  • {{company_style_guide}}: (Optional) Any specific style guidelines or tone preferences.

Instructions

  1. If the job description is not provided, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Proofread the text for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and consistency in terminology and formatting.
  3. Suggest improvements for clarity, conciseness, and professional tone.
  4. If a style guide is provided, ensure the description aligns with it.
  5. Provide a revised version of the job description with changes clearly marked or explained.

Output format A revised job description with a brief summary of the key changes made and any recommendations for further improvement. Keep the original structure but enhance readability.

Guardrails

  • Do not alter the factual content or requirements of the job description.
  • Flag any ambiguous or potentially misleading phrases.
  • Stay within the scope of proofreading and editing; do not add new content.

Example Job description: "We are looking for a Software Engineer with 5 years experience in Python and strong communication skills."

Follow-up prompts

  • What common grammatical errors should I watch for in future job descriptions?
  • Can you provide tips for ensuring consistency across multiple job postings?
  • How can I improve the overall tone to be more engaging?