Write Faster, Hire Better: Let AI Spot What You Miss.
A sloppy job post can quietly drive away strong candidates. Vague requirements, biased language, and missing details make people skip your listing before they even apply.
AI can help you draft a polished description, then review it for hidden problems. This workflow produces clearer postings that attract the right talent and save you time.
Gather your role requirements.
Start with three basics: the job title, 3–5 core responsibilities, and must-have qualifications. Capture them in a quick list. No need for polish yet, this is the raw material the AI will expand.
Generate the first draft.
Copy your notes into ChatGPT and ask for a structured job posting:
Write a job description for <job title> with these responsibilities and qualifications. Use clear, specific language. Include sections for: Role Summary, Key Responsibilities, Required Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications, and What We Offer.
<Paste your bullet points here>The model will expand your list into a complete draft with professional formatting.
Run a bias and clarity review.
Before you finalize the posting, take one more step: ask the AI to critique its own draft. Instead of simply proofreading, have it actively scan for bias, vagueness, and red flags that could turn away qualified candidates.
Prompt it with something like:
Review this job description for bias, vagueness, and discouraging language. Flag gendered terms, unnecessary degree requirements, unrealistic expectations, jargon like ‘rockstar’ or ‘ninja,’ and note if salary or benefits are missing.This forces the AI to highlight issues that often slip past human reviewers, such as:
- Gendered wording (e.g., “salesman,” “strong leadership in a male-dominated environment”).
- Exclusionary qualifications (like requiring a four-year degree when equivalent experience would suffice).
- Inflated or vague titles (“rockstar developer,” “marketing ninja”) that sound catchy but alienate serious candidates.
- Unrealistic wish lists of 15+ requirements that no single person could reasonably meet.
- Missing transparency around compensation and benefits, which can discourage strong applicants from applying at all.
Fix the flagged issues.
When AI identifies a problem in your text, it usually proposes alternative wording. For example, a common phrase like “fast-paced environment” might be flagged as overused or potentially stressful. The AI could suggest replacing it with something more balanced, such as “collaborative, results-driven environment.”
If the first suggestion doesn’t quite match your company’s tone or culture, don’t stop there. Ask the AI for multiple alternatives that convey urgency or energy without sounding intimidating. For instance, you could say:
Replace "fast-paced environment" with something that signals urgency but sounds supportive.You’ll get several options to choose from.
Test for scannability.
Once you’ve polished the content, step back and read the job description as if you were the candidate. Imagine you’re busy, maybe reviewing a dozen postings in one sitting. Ask yourself:
- Can someone grasp the essentials (the role, responsibilities, and requirements) in less than a minute?
- Are the most important details (skills, salary range, application steps) easy to spot without digging?
- Does the layout use short paragraphs, bullet points, and clear headings so the eye doesn’t get lost?
AI can even help here: paste the description back into your tool and prompt it with something like,
Rewrite this so it’s easy to scan quickly, without losing clarity.You’ll get a streamlined draft that emphasizes clarity and flow.
Think of this step as quality control from the candidate’s perspective. A scannable job description respects their time, sets the right expectations, and increases the chance that qualified people will actually apply.
📌 Key takeaway: Treat AI as both your writer and your reviewer. First, draft with it, then have it critique for clarity, inclusivity, and tone. This two-step loop strips out bias and fluff, leaving you with sharper, more appealing job descriptions that draw better candidates and save you time.
Learn more at – 6 Tips for Using ChatGPT to Brainstorm Better
