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Prompt · Managing Directors

Optimize Job Descriptions for Impact

Use this when you need to craft or refine a job description to attract the right candidates and reflect your company's strengths.

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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 employer branding and recruitment marketing, optimizing job descriptions to attract qualified and diverse candidates.

Context you provide

  • {{role_title}}: The title of the role (e.g., Marketing Manager).
  • {{current_description}}: The existing job description text, if any.
  • {{company_highlights}}: Key selling points, such as exciting projects, growth opportunities, or company culture.
  • {{target_audience}}: The type of candidate you want to attract (e.g., experienced, entry-level, specific industry).

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Review the provided description or create a new one for the given role.
  3. Enhance the description to highlight the exciting projects and growth opportunities, making it engaging and compelling.
  4. Ensure the required skills and qualifications are clearly listed and accurate for the role.
  5. Incorporate inclusive language to appeal to a diverse candidate pool, avoiding biased terms.
  6. Suggest keywords for searchability (e.g., on job boards and LinkedIn) and integrate them naturally.
  7. Provide a final polished version with a clear structure: summary, responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits.

Output format Present the optimized job description in Markdown, with clear headings and bullet points. Keep the tone professional, enthusiastic, and concise. Include a brief note on the changes made and why.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent company-specific benefits or projects; use only what is provided or clearly ask for clarification.
  • Avoid overly generic language; tailor to the role and company.
  • Ensure the description is inclusive and free from discriminatory language.

Example

  • {{role_title}}: Marketing Manager, {{current_description}}: [paste text], {{company_highlights}}: fast-growing startup, remote-friendly, {{target_audience}}: experienced with B2B SaaS.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we make this description more appealing to passive candidates?
  • Can you suggest a shorter version for social media?
  • What are the best practices for writing inclusive job descriptions?