Job ads are the first impression candidates have of your company, so getting them right is crucial. But let’s face it—writing a compelling, inclusive, and SEO-friendly job ad can be a daunting task. Enter ChatGPT, a game-changing AI tool that can take your job ads from good to great with a few simple prompts.
Here’s how you can harness the power of ChatGPT to create job ads that attract top talent, boost inclusivity, and streamline your hiring process.
Step 1: Analyze and Optimize Existing Job Ads
One of the easiest ways to start using ChatGPT is to review and optimize your existing job specs. Here’s how:
- Paste the Job Ad for Context: Begin by copying and pasting your current job ad into ChatGPT. This gives the tool the context it needs to analyze and improve the content.
- Ask for Gender-Coded Language Analysis: Language plays a significant role in attracting diverse candidates. Masculine-coded words like can deter female candidates, and vice versa. Prompt ChatGPT to review your job ad for gender-coded language (or any other potentially discriminatory language) and suggest edits to make it more inclusive:
“Could you analyze this job ad for gender-coded language and suggest edits to make it more inclusive?“
- Incorporate Feedback: Once ChatGPT highlights problematic words or phrases, it will also provide alternative, neutral terms. For example, instead of “persistence,” it might suggest “commitment” or “drive.” Use these suggestions to refine your ad.
Step 2: Craft a Social-Media-Ready Job Ad
Your job ad isn’t just for your careers page—it needs to shine on social media too. Here’s how to get ChatGPT’s help:
- Create a Shortened Version: Ask ChatGPT to condense your job ad into a more concise version suitable for platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram. Use a prompt like:
“Could you create a shorter, punchier version of this job ad for social media?”
- Generate Multiple Variations: To keep your posts fresh, ask ChatGPT for multiple variations of social media captions:
“Provide three LinkedIn post ideas and three Instagram captions to promote this job. Include hashtags.”
- Example outputs:
- LinkedIn: “Join our team! We’re looking for an Enterprise Account Executive to help drive growth. Apply now! #SalesJobs #CareerOpportunity”
- Instagram: “Dream job alert! Become an Enterprise Account Executive at SocialTalent. Tap the link in bio to apply! #JoinOurTeam”
Step 3: Experiment with Visuals
Images and graphics make your job ads stand out, and ChatGPT can help with that too. While it’s not a design tool, it can provide ideas and suggestions for visuals:
- Prompt for Visual Concepts: Ask ChatGPT for suggestions on image themes or captions to pair with your job ad:
“What kind of image or graphic would pair well with this job ad? Include text suggestions for the image.”
- Iterate for Brand Consistency: If the initial suggestion doesn’t match your brand, refine it:
“Could you revise the image suggestion to align with the tone and style of SocialTalent’s branding?“
- Collaborate with Designers: Share these ideas with your design team or use them as inspiration in design tools like Canva or Photoshop.
Step 4: Add Personality with Employer Branding
Your job ad should reflect your company’s unique voice and culture. ChatGPT can help infuse your branding into the text:
- Incorporate Tone of Voice: Share your brand’s tone and ask ChatGPT to reflect it:
“Revise this job ad to match the friendly and engaging tone of SocialTalent.“
- Highlight Benefits and Culture: Many job ads focus too much on requirements. Prompt ChatGPT to emphasize what makes your company a great place to work:
“Can you rewrite this job ad to emphasize our company culture and employee benefits?“
Step 5: Iterate and Improve
AI is not perfect, and neither are first drafts. ChatGPT thrives on feedback, so don’t hesitate to tweak its suggestions:
- Push for More Creativity: If a response feels generic, ask ChatGPT to go further:
“This is good, but can you make it more engaging? Add some fun and excitement.“
- Request Data-Driven Suggestions: ChatGPT can also offer recommendations based on best practices for SEO and keywords to help the job ad be seen effectively.
Final Tips for Success
- Use Paid Plans for Enhanced Features: Free versions of ChatGPT are great for basic tasks, but a paid account unlocks advanced features like image generation and larger data processing limits.
- Always Review Outputs: While ChatGPT is powerful, it’s not flawless. Always proofread for grammar, tone, and accuracy.
- Be Specific with Prompts: The more context you give, the better the results. Share your branding, tone, and specific goals.
By integrating ChatGPT into your job ad creation process, you can save time, enhance inclusivity, and create ads that truly resonate with candidates. With a few strategic prompts and a collaborative mindset, this AI assistant becomes a trusted partner in attracting top talent. Ready to give it a try?
Want more detail about using ChatGPT to help write job ads? Check out this excerpt from Johnny Campbell’s latest SocialTalent content, AI Lab: ChatGPT for Recruiters.
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