Job description templates: write a clear JD for any industry and level in minutes
Candidates decide whether to apply after reading a job post for just a few dozen seconds. A clear job description helps the right people recognise that they are a good fit, while those who are not simply move on. The tool at the top of this page has 124 template sets by industry: choose the industry, level and employment type and you instantly get all three sections (job description, candidate requirements and benefits), which you can then adjust to how things really work at your company.
What a good job description includes
| Section | Include | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Title | IncludeA clear job title, with the level if needed, for example “General Accountant” | AvoidAll capitals, padding such as “urgent urgent”, or emojis |
| Job description | Include5 to 8 main duties, each starting with a verb, with a clear scope and expected output | AvoidLong paragraphs, or “and other duties” tacked on to everything |
| Candidate requirements | IncludeRequired skills listed separately from preferred skills | AvoidRequirements unrelated to the job, such as age, appearance or marital status |
| Benefits | IncludeSalary range, bonuses, insurance, paid leave, training | AvoidVague phrases such as “attractive package” |
| Working details | IncludeLocation, working hours, employment type | AvoidLeaving them blank so candidates have to ask |
Use the tool to get a first draft
- Choose the closest industryThe templates are written for each occupation, so pick the one closest to the role you are hiring for, for example general accounting rather than finance in general.
- Choose the level and employment typeExperience requirements and the scope of responsibility change with the level; the employment type affects the benefits section.
- Fill in the job title, company name and locationThese details are merged into the draft so you can read it the way a candidate would.
- Switch versions and copyEach industry has several versions; pick the closest one and copy it into your job post to keep editing.
Tailor the draft to your company
The template gives you the structure and standard wording; what sets your post apart from other companies' posts is the detail only you know. Add the team size, the direct manager, the tools in use, specific targets for the first three months and the salary range. Strong candidates usually have several options, and they choose the post that best answers the question “what will the job actually be like?”
Before posting, paste the finished text into the job post checker to catch the mistakes that get posts rejected or attract few applicants.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, give a salary range. Posts with a clear salary let candidates screen themselves, cut down on unsuitable applications and save interview time for both sides.
About 300 to 600 words, split into bullet points. Anything shorter usually lacks the information candidates need to decide; anything longer is hard to read on a phone.
The template is only a framework; once you add your real team size, tools, targets and benefits, the content of the post becomes your own.