Write a Job Description That Attracts Talent
Create a job description that's clear about the role, honest about the company, and written to attract people who'll actually thrive there.
The prompt
I'm hiring a [job title] for my [type of business] in [UK location]. We have [number] employees. Role details: - Reports to: [who] - Full-time / Part-time / Contract: [which] - Salary range: £[range] - Remote / Office / Hybrid: [which] - Start date: [when] - Key responsibilities: [list 3-5 main things this person will do] - Must-have skills: [list the non-negotiable requirements] - Nice-to-have skills: [things that would be a bonus] Write a job description that: - Opens with a 2-3 sentence pitch about the company and why this role matters (not corporate waffle) - Lists responsibilities clearly (what they'll actually do day-to-day, not a wish list) - Separates must-haves from nice-to-haves (so you don't scare off good candidates) - Includes salary range (transparency builds trust) - Describes the culture honestly - what it's actually like to work here - Ends with a simple application process (what to send and where) Tone: professional but human. Write it how a real person talks, not like an HR template from 2005. UK English throughout.
What you get back
- A complete job description: company pitch, responsibilities, must-haves split from nice-to-haves, salary range, honest culture description, and a simple application process
- Written in plain language, UK English, no recycled HR-template clichés
- Calibrated to actually attract good candidates rather than scare them off with a wish list
How to use it
Fill in the role basics, salary range, and the three to five things this person will actually do day-to-day. Be honest about culture; the prompt will not invent flattery you have not earned.