ChatGPT Prompt to Write a Job Description

This prompt generates comprehensive, candidate-friendly job descriptions that attract qualified applicants and clearly define role expectations. Perfect for hiring managers, HR teams, and founders who want to post roles that get serious applicants instead of unqualified applications. ChatGPT structures descriptions to highlight both the opportunity and the requirements without being discouraging.

Works Best With: ChatGPT (GPT-4 recommended) | Also works in: Claude, Gemini

The Prompt

Write a job description for a [JOB TITLE] position.

Company context:
– Company name: [COMPANY NAME]
– What we do: [COMPANY DESCRIPTION]
– Company size: [SIZE – e.g., “early-stage startup,” “scale-up of 50 people,” “enterprise company”]
– Culture: [CULTURE – e.g., “fast-paced and experimental,” “structured and professional,” “mission-driven and collaborative”]

Role details:
– Department: [DEPARTMENT]
– Reports to: [REPORTS TO – e.g., “VP of Sales,” “CEO”]
– Key responsibilities: [LIST 3-5 main tasks]
– Required experience: [YEARS AND EXPERIENCE LEVEL]
– Must-have skills: [LIST 3-5 must-haves]
– Nice-to-have skills: [LIST 2-3 bonuses]
– Salary range: [RANGE]
– Location: [REMOTE/HYBRID/IN-OFFICE]

Format as:
1. Compelling opening paragraph (why someone should want this job)
2. What you'll do (main responsibilities)
3. What we're looking for (skills and experience)
4. What you'll get (benefits, growth, culture)
5. How to apply (CTA)

Tone: [TONE – e.g., “professional but warm,” “casual and fun,” “authoritative and clear”]. Make it sound like an opportunity, not a chore list.

When to Use This Prompt

• You're hiring for a new role and need a professional job posting
• You have a job description but want to rewrite it to be more compelling and candidate-focused
• You're hiring quickly and don't have time for HR consultants
• You want to reduce unqualified applications by being crystal clear about requirements

What You’ll Get

ChatGPT will deliver a compelling opening that sells the opportunity, a clear list of main responsibilities with 3-5 bullet points each, explicit requirements separated into must-haves and nice-to-haves, information about company culture and benefits (so candidates know what they're getting), and a strong CTA with application instructions.

Why This Prompt Works

• Candidate perspective: The prompt tells ChatGPT to write for candidates, not just hiring managers. Candidates want to know: What will I actually do? Will I grow? Do I fit here? This covers all three

• Reduces wrong applicants: By being explicit about required experience and skills, you filter out unqualified candidates before they apply, saving everyone time

• Balanced tone: The prompt prevents the job description from sounding corporate and cold. It feels like a real opportunity, not a list of demands

• Ready for job boards: The output is formatted for LinkedIn, Indeed, AngelList, and other job boards. Just copy-paste

How to Customize This Prompt

1. [JOB TITLE] — Exact title (e.g., “Senior Marketing Manager,” “Full-Stack Engineer,” “Sales Development Rep”)
2. [COMPANY NAME] — Your company name
3. [COMPANY DESCRIPTION] — What you do in 1-2 sentences (e.g., “We build AI-powered project management software for remote teams”)
4. [KEY RESPONSIBILITIES] — List 3-5 things they'll actually spend time on (e.g., “Lead product strategy,” “Manage customer relationships,” “Build marketing campaigns”)
5. [MUST-HAVE SKILLS] — Non-negotiable (e.g., “5+ years in B2B SaaS,” “expert-level Python,” “experience with fintech”)
6. [NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS] — Bonuses but not required (e.g., “MBA,” “previous startup experience,” “speaks multiple languages”)

Pro Tips

• Include salary range: Transparency attracts better candidates. If you post the salary, you'll get fewer low-ball negotiation attempts

• Be honest about remote: State clearly if it's fully remote, hybrid, or in-office. Candidates will self-select, saving you time in interviews

• Add growth opportunities: Why would someone take this job? Add a paragraph about how they'll grow (e.g., “mentor junior developers,” “build technical skills,” “lead a team within 18 months”)

• Use this for internal promotions: Even if you're promoting internally, having a clear JD helps you benchmark salary and expectations