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.
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 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
- If any inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Review the provided description or create a new one for the given role.
- Enhance the description to highlight the exciting projects and growth opportunities, making it engaging and compelling.
- Ensure the required skills and qualifications are clearly listed and accurate for the role.
- Incorporate inclusive language to appeal to a diverse candidate pool, avoiding biased terms.
- Suggest keywords for searchability (e.g., on job boards and LinkedIn) and integrate them naturally.
- 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?