How to Write Better Job Descriptions with AI

The Job Description is Your First Impression

Your job description is often a candidate's first interaction with your company. A poorly written JD can turn away top talent before they even apply, while a great one can attract developers who might not have considered your company otherwise.

But writing compelling job descriptions is time-consuming, and it's easy to fall into traps like vague requirements, biased language, or unrealistic expectations. That's where AI comes in.

Introducing the Job Description Wizard

JoinDevs' AI-powered Job Description Wizard helps you create better job listings in three simple steps:

• Step 1: Provide bullet points about what you need
• Step 2: AI generates a complete, polished job description
• Step 3: Get bias warnings, salary suggestions, and optimization tips

Let's walk through each step.

Step 1: Start with Bullet Points

You don't need to write a full job description. Just answer these questions in bullet points:

• What will this person be working on? (products, features, team)
• What technical skills are required? (languages, frameworks, tools)
• What level of experience are you looking for? (junior, mid, senior)
• What soft skills matter? (communication, leadership, autonomy)
• What makes this role unique or exciting?

Example input:

- Senior full-stack developer for our SaaS product
- Work on React frontend and Node.js/Express backend
- Microservices architecture with PostgreSQL and Redis
- Need someone who can mentor junior developers
- Fully remote team, EST timezone preferred
- Building new AI features for our analytics dashboard

Step 2: AI Generates Your Job Description

Our AI takes your bullet points and generates a complete job description including:

• Role Overview: Compelling intro that sells the opportunity
• Responsibilities: Clear, actionable items
• Requirements: Organized by must-have vs nice-to-have
• About Us: Brief company overview and culture
• Benefits: Perks and selling points

The AI uses best practices from thousands of successful job postings to create descriptions that are clear, concise, and compelling.

Step 3: Bias Check and Salary Suggestions

This is where the magic happens. JoinDevs AI analyzes your job description for:

Unconscious Bias

The AI flags problematic language like:

• Gender-coded words: "Rockstar," "ninja," "aggressive" skew male
• Age bias: "Recent graduate," "digital native"
• Ableist language: "Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment"
• Unnecessary requirements: "Bachelor's degree required" when experience matters more

For each issue, the AI suggests neutral alternatives that broaden your candidate pool.

Competitive Salary Ranges

Based on your role requirements, location, and current market data, the AI suggests a competitive salary range. Including salary in your JD has been shown to:

• Increase application volume by 30%
• Attract more qualified candidates (reduces time wasters)
• Build trust and transparency
• Comply with salary transparency laws in many states

Optimization Tips

The AI also provides:

• SEO keywords to include for better discovery
• Length recommendations (sweet spot is 300-700 words)
• Suggestions to make requirements more realistic
• Tips on highlighting what makes your company unique

Best Practices for Job Descriptions

Even with AI helping you, keep these principles in mind:

Be Specific About the Work

Instead of vague phrases like "You'll work on exciting projects," describe actual products or features. Developers want to know what they'll be building.

Separate Must-Haves from Nice-to-Haves

Studies show that women apply when they meet 100% of requirements, while men apply when they meet 60%. By clearly labeling "nice-to-haves," you encourage more people to apply.

Include Your Tech Stack

Developers care deeply about what technologies they'll work with. Be explicit about:

• Programming languages
• Frameworks and libraries
• Databases and infrastructure
• Development tools and practices

Highlight Growth Opportunities

Developers want to know:

• Will they learn new technologies or deepen existing skills?
• Are there opportunities for mentorship or leadership?
• What does career progression look like?

Be Honest About Challenges

Don't oversell. Mention real challenges like:

• Working with legacy code or technical debt
• Scaling challenges
• Complex domain requirements

The right candidates will see these as exciting problems to solve, not red flags.

Pricing and Featured Listings

Once you've crafted the perfect job description, you can choose from flexible pricing tiers:

• Single job ads: Post one position at a time
• Bulk bundles: Save when posting multiple roles
• Featured listings: Get top placement and highlighted badges

Featured listings receive 3-5x more views and applications. Use them for urgent or critical hires.

Measure and Iterate

After posting your job, JoinDevs provides analytics:

• Views and application conversion rate
• Quality of applicants based on AI matching scores
• How your listing compares to similar roles

Use this data to refine your approach. If you're getting lots of views but few applications, your requirements might be too strict. If you're getting applications from unqualified candidates, your tech stack description might be too vague.

Start Writing Better JDs Today

Great job descriptions attract great candidates. With JoinDevs' AI-powered Job Description Wizard, you can create compelling, unbiased, competitive listings in minutes instead of hours.

Stop wasting time on job descriptions that don't convert. Let AI handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on what matters: having meaningful conversations with qualified candidates.