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Struggling to Attract Quality Candidates? Here’s One ChatGPT Prompt That Will Transform Your Job Descriptions
Once upon a time, in a not-so-far-off land of business, there was a writer of job descriptions, a noble profession that had seen better days.
For ten years, I was that writer, the leader, churning out new role job descriptions with the enthusiasm of a robot on autopilot. Think of the driest toast you’ve ever had, and you’re getting close.
These job descriptions were a testament to monotony.
Imagine reading: “Wanted: Person. To do a job. In an office. Benefits include air to breathe and a chair, occasionally.”
Candidates probably thought they were applying for a role in a dystopian novel rather than a job. I continued in this uninspired vein, blissfully unaware that my words were as motivating as a sloth’s gym instructor.
Then, enlightenment struck!
Not from a wise guru atop a mountain but from understanding the roles I was hiring for. Revolutionary, I know. I started crafting job descriptions that didn’t just talk about the job but the results and the ideal candidate I was looking to hire.
Suddenly, it was less about “seeking a human with a pulse” and more about detailing the expectations of each role with…