AI Prompt to Write a Job Description
Most people ask AI to “Write a job description for a developer”—and wonder why the output is mediocre. Here's how to write a prompt that actually gets you what you want on the first try.
Last updated · By the Prompt Orange team
“Write a job description for a developer”
Too vague—AI has to guess what you want
“Write a job description for a mid-level React developer at a 30-person remote-first SaaS startup. Include: role summary (2 sentences), 5 responsibilities, 5 must-have skills, 3 nice-to-haves, salary range £55–70k, and a culture paragraph. Avoid jargon and gendered language. Tone: direct and human.”
Specific, clear, ready to use
What makes the strong prompt better?
Specifies seniority, company size, and work style
Defines the exact output structure with section-by-section instructions
Explicitly requires inclusive language and a human tone