AI Prompts for Claude for Job Descriptions

I need to write a job description for a [JOB TITLE] role. Before I write it, help me define the role clearly. Ask me five questions that will clarify: the main activities this person does each week, the decisions they are responsible for making, the people they work with most closely, how success is measured in the first six months, and what makes this role different from a similar job at another company.

I am hiring for a [JOB TITLE] position. My initial list of requirements includes: [LIST ALL REQUIREMENTS YOU ARE CONSIDERING]. Help me separate these into must-have requirements (the person cannot do the job without them) and nice-to-have requirements (they would make the person more effective but are learnable on the job). Be challenging — many "must-haves" are actually assumptions. A shorter must-have list will attract more diverse applicants.

I was planning to require [DEGREE REQUIREMENT] and [X YEARS OF EXPERIENCE] for this [JOB TITLE] role. Help me examine whether these requirements are actually necessary. What specific capability does the degree or experience demonstrate? Can that capability be demonstrated another way? What qualified candidates might I be screening out with these requirements? Suggest what I should actually require versus what I should prefer.

I need to include or decide on compensation for a [JOB TITLE] role. My internal budget range is [RANGE]. Many job descriptions either hide compensation or list an unrealistically wide range. Help me think through: what the competitive market rate is for this role, whether my budget is realistic for what I am asking for, and how to present compensation in the job description in a way that is transparent and attracts the right candidates.

Help me write the responsibilities section for a [JOB TITLE] position. The main things this person will do are: [LIST KEY ACTIVITIES IN YOUR OWN WORDS]. Rewrite these as clear, specific responsibilities using action verbs. Avoid vague language like "support the team" or "manage various tasks." Each bullet should describe a real activity this person will do regularly. Aim for five to eight responsibilities, not fifteen.

I am hiring for a [DESCRIBE THE ROLE]. The job title we are using is [TITLE]. Write: 1) A check on whether this title will attract the right candidates or confuse them (suggest an alternative if needed). 2) An introductory paragraph (three to four sentences) that describes the role, the team it sits in, and the impact this person will have. It should make the right candidate want to keep reading.

I need to write a complete job description for a [JOB TITLE] position. Here are the details: Role summary: [DESCRIBE]. Key responsibilities: [LIST]. Required qualifications: [LIST]. Preferred qualifications: [LIST]. What makes the company a good place to work: [DESCRIBE]. Write a full job description with these sections: Job Title and Summary, What You'll Do (responsibilities), What We're Looking For (requirements), Nice to Have (preferred), What We Offer, and About the Company.

I need to write the qualifications section for a [JOB TITLE] role. The things a candidate genuinely needs to be able to do are: [LIST]. Write a qualifications section that: accurately represents what is actually required (not a wishlist), uses "required" for true must-haves and "preferred" for everything else, avoids years-of-experience proxies where a skills statement is more accurate, and uses inclusive language that does not inadvertently screen out women or underrepresented candidates.

I want to include a company description in a job posting that actually helps candidates self-select — either in or out. Our company is: [DESCRIBE IN PLAIN LANGUAGE — SIZE, STAGE, WHAT YOU SELL, WHO YOU SERVE]. Our working culture is genuinely: [DESCRIBE HONESTLY — FAST-PACED / STRUCTURED / COLLABORATIVE / AUTONOMOUS / REMOTE / IN-PERSON]. Write a company description that is specific and honest rather than full of generic startup language like "fast-paced environment" and "wear many hats."

Our benefits include: [LIST YOUR ACTUAL BENEFITS]. Write a benefits section that is honest and specific rather than full of aspirational fluff. Focus on what candidates actually care about: compensation range (if you include it), health insurance specifics, vacation policy, remote work flexibility, equity (if any), and any other genuinely distinctive perks. Be specific — "competitive salary" means nothing; "salary range of $X to $Y" means something.

Here is my job description: [PASTE JOB DESCRIPTION]. Audit it for gendered language. Research shows that words like "dominant," "competitive," "driven," "ninja," and "rockstar" tend to attract male candidates, while words like "collaborative," "supportive," and "empathetic" attract female candidates. Identify any language that may inadvertently skew applications and suggest neutral alternatives that do not lose the meaning.

Here is my job description: [PASTE JOB DESCRIPTION]. Identify any requirements that could be challenged as discriminatory or that go beyond what the job actually requires. Common issues: degree requirements that are not necessary for the role, physical requirements not related to the job's actual demands, requirements that screen out candidates with disabilities, and experience requirements that serve as proxies for age. I am not asking for legal advice — flag the language so I can review with HR or legal.

Here is my job description: [PASTE JOB DESCRIPTION]. It is too long — research shows applications drop significantly for job descriptions over 700 words. Cut it to under [TARGET WORD COUNT] words without removing critical information. Identify what can be consolidated, what belongs in a FAQ rather than the JD, and what is generic filler that does not help candidates decide whether to apply.

I have a job description for a [TECHNICAL ROLE] that is written for insiders. Here it is: [PASTE JOB DESCRIPTION]. We are open to candidates from adjacent fields or career changers. Rewrite the qualifications section to describe what the person actually needs to be able to do, rather than requiring specific tools or job titles. Flag any jargon that might discourage a qualified career changer from applying.

I want to add a diversity and inclusion statement to my job description. Our current statement is: [PASTE CURRENT STATEMENT OR "WE DO NOT HAVE ONE"]. Most DEI statements in job postings are generic ("We are an equal opportunity employer"). Write a statement that is more specific to our actual situation: [DESCRIBE WHAT YOUR COMPANY IS DOING ON DEI — IF ANYTHING — OR WHAT YOU HONESTLY ASPIRE TO]. A specific, honest statement is more credible to diverse candidates than a generic one.

I am hiring for [HARD-TO-FILL ROLE] in a competitive market. The challenge is: [DESCRIBE — NOT ENOUGH CANDIDATES, STRONG COMPETITION FROM BIGGER COMPANIES, REMOTE-ONLY POOL, ETC.]. Help me write a job description that addresses this challenge directly. What should I emphasize to attract candidates who might overlook us for a bigger name? What can I offer that large companies cannot? How do I make the posting feel like an opportunity rather than a long checklist?

Here is my job description draft: [PASTE]. Most companies hiring for this role are posting something very similar. Help me identify what makes this specific role, team, and company different — and rewrite the top half of the posting (title, summary, and first few bullets) to lead with those differentiators. The goal: a candidate who is reviewing five similar postings pauses on this one.

I am hiring for a [ROLE] and want to attract candidates who are motivated by growth and development, not just job security. The growth opportunities in this role are: [DESCRIBE — SKILLS THEY WILL BUILD, CAREER PATH, PROJECTS THEY WILL WORK ON, MENTORSHIP AVAILABLE]. Write a version of the job description that makes these growth opportunities prominent rather than burying them in the benefits section.

I am hiring for [ROLE] at a startup that is [STAGE — SEED / SERIES A / PRE-REVENUE / POST-PRODUCT]. We cannot compete with big company salaries and benefits. Help me write a job description that honestly describes what startup life here actually looks like, what is exciting about the opportunity, and what type of candidate would thrive (and which would not). Do not oversell — the right candidate values honesty more than hype.

I need a shortened version of this job description for posting on LinkedIn, Twitter/X, or Instagram: [PASTE FULL JD]. Write a 150-word social post that: hooks people in the first sentence, names the role and company, describes the biggest reason to want this job, and links to the full application. Write two versions: one more professional for LinkedIn, one more casual for Twitter/X or Instagram.