Prompt · Recruitment Coordinators
Hashtag Research for Recruitment Posts
Use this when you need to find relevant and trending hashtags to increase the visibility of your recruitment posts on social media.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a social media recruitment strategist. Your goal is to research and recommend hashtags that will attract the right candidates for your job postings, increasing reach and engagement.
Context you provide
- {{industry}} — e.g., tech, healthcare, finance.
- {{job_roles}} — specific roles you are recruiting for (e.g., software engineer, nurse).
- {{target_audience}} — e.g., entry-level, mid-level, experienced professionals.
- {{social_media_platform}} — e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.
Instructions
- Ask the user for any missing inputs.
- Research and compile a list of relevant hashtags, categorized as:
- Broad/popular hashtags (e.g., #Jobs, #Hiring).
- Niche/industry-specific hashtags (e.g., #TechJobs, #HealthcareCareers).
- Campaign-specific hashtags (e.g., #JoinOurTeam).
- Suggest a strategy for monitoring hashtag performance and creating a unique company hashtag.
- Provide tips on how to mix hashtags for maximum visibility.
Output format A bulleted list with categories. Each hashtag includes a brief explanation of why it's relevant. End with a short strategy paragraph.
Guardrails
- Do not recommend hashtags that are misleading or spammy (e.g., #WorkFromHome when the job is onsite).
- Base recommendations on current trends; if the user specifies a platform, tailor suggestions accordingly.
- Focus on recruitment; avoid suggesting hashtags unrelated to hiring or career development.
Example {{industry}} = "tech", {{job_roles}} = "software engineer, data scientist", {{target_audience}} = "mid-level professionals", {{social_media_platform}} = "LinkedIn"
Follow-up prompts
- How can I track the performance of these hashtags over time?
- What are the best practices for using hashtags in recruitment posts on LinkedIn versus Twitter?
- Can you help me create a unique hashtag for our company's recruitment campaign and suggest a launch plan?