How to Use Claude for Writing a Job Description
The exact prompt, setup, and codes to get great results.
The Problem
Bad job descriptions attract the wrong candidates and repel the right ones. Vague requirements, corporate jargon, and unrealistic 'unicorn' wish lists waste everyone's time.
The Prompt (Copy & Paste)
Write a job description for [ROLE TITLE]. Company: [COMPANY NAME + WHAT YOU DO] Team size: [CURRENT TEAM SIZE] Reports to: [WHO] Location: [REMOTE / HYBRID / OFFICE + CITY] Compensation: [RANGE IF SHARING] What this person will actually do (in their first 90 days): [LIST 3-5 SPECIFIC PROJECTS/OUTCOMES] Must-have skills: [LIST ONLY TRUE MUST-HAVES — 5 MAX] Nice-to-have skills: [2-3 THAT ARE GENUINELY NICE-TO-HAVE] Rules: - Lead with what the person will DO, not who you are (save company blurb for the end) - "Requirements" should only list things you'd actually reject a candidate for lacking - Include comp range (you'll get 30% more applicants) - No: "fast-paced environment", "wear many hats", "rockstar/ninja", years of experience requirements - Do: Be specific about the impact this role has - Tone: Direct, human, gives the reader a real feel for the job
Replace the [BRACKETED] placeholders with your specific details.
What You Get
A job description that attracts qualified candidates who can picture themselves in the role. Specific enough to self-filter, honest enough to build trust from the first touchpoint.
Prompt Codes That Help
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