Small Biz Prompts

Write a job post that attracts the right people

Turn your notes about a role into a clear, honest job post that describes the work, pay and schedule so the right candidates apply.

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The prompt

Write a job post for a [ROLE] at [BUSINESS NAME], a [TYPE OF BUSINESS] in [LOCATION / remote].

What this person will actually do in a typical week: [LIST]
Must-have skills or licenses: [LIST]
Nice-to-haves: [LIST]
Pay: [RANGE] [hourly/salary]  Schedule: [HOURS / DAYS]  Benefits: [LIST]
What is good about working here (true things only): [e.g. small team, flexible hours, training]
What is hard about the job: [e.g. early starts, physical work, busy season]
How to apply: [STEPS]

Requirements:
- A specific job title people would search for.
- A two-sentence opening about the role and why it matters.
- Short sections: what you will do, what you need, pay and schedule, why work here, how to apply.
- Be upfront about the hard parts.
- Use inclusive, plain language, and avoid "rockstar", "ninja" or age-coded phrases like "young and energetic".
- Keep requirements to what is truly necessary.
Under 400 words.

Replace every [BRACKETED] part with your own details before sending.

How to use it

Include the pay range; posts with pay usually get more and better applicants, and some places require it by law. Check local rules on what you can ask or require in a job post.

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