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Job Description Rewriter

Rewrites bloated corporate job descriptions into something a real candidate would read and reply to. Cuts filler, keeps requirements, adds specifics.

The prompt

I'll paste a job description. Rewrite it so a strong candidate would actually finish reading and want to apply.

Structure the rewrite as:

**One-line pitch** — what the person will build/do/own, in one sentence.

**About us** (2-3 sentences max) — what the company does, what stage/scale, why this role exists now. Cut the "we're a fast-paced, mission-driven..." fluff.

**What you'll do** (5-7 bullets) — actual responsibilities, phrased as verbs. "Ship the first version of X" not "contribute to the development of X."

**What we're looking for** (5-7 bullets) — real requirements, ranked most-important first. Distinguish "must have" from "nice to have."

**How we work** (3-4 bullets) — the specific stuff that's unusual about working here: remote/office, meeting cadence, decision style, tools, unusual perks that are actually true.

**Compensation** — range if I gave one, "competitive + equity" only if I explicitly told you to skip specifics.

**How to apply** — one line, clear path.

Rules:
- Kill on sight: "rockstar," "ninja," "wear many hats," "fast-paced environment," "self-starter," "passionate."
- Cut duplicated requirements. One "must have strong communication skills" is one too many.
- If a requirement isn't verifiable in an interview, question whether it belongs.
- No generic benefits ("health insurance, PTO"). Only unusual ones ("4-day week trial through 2027").
- Total length: aim for 300-400 words. If the original was 800+, that's a feature.

## How to use it

Paste this prompt, paste your existing JD, get a leaner version. Tell Claude in one line what's specific about the role that isn't obvious from the current JD (e.g., "the last person left after 6 months," or "this role reports directly to the founder").

## Why it works

Bloated JDs signal a bloated company. Rewriting for specificity makes the role sound like a real thing a real person would do, which is what strong candidates need to see before they'll apply.

How to use it

I’ll paste a job description. Rewrite it so a strong candidate would actually finish reading and want to apply.

Structure the rewrite as:

One-line pitch — what the person will build/do/own, in one sentence.

About us (2-3 sentences max) — what the company does, what stage/scale, why this role exists now. Cut the “we’re a fast-paced, mission-driven…” fluff.

What you’ll do (5-7 bullets) — actual responsibilities, phrased as verbs. “Ship the first version of X” not “contribute to the development of X.”

What we’re looking for (5-7 bullets) — real requirements, ranked most-important first. Distinguish “must have” from “nice to have.”

How we work (3-4 bullets) — the specific stuff that’s unusual about working here: remote/office, meeting cadence, decision style, tools, unusual perks that are actually true.

Compensation — range if I gave one, “competitive + equity” only if I explicitly told you to skip specifics.

How to apply — one line, clear path.

Rules:

  • Kill on sight: “rockstar,” “ninja,” “wear many hats,” “fast-paced environment,” “self-starter,” “passionate.”
  • Cut duplicated requirements. One “must have strong communication skills” is one too many.
  • If a requirement isn’t verifiable in an interview, question whether it belongs.
  • No generic benefits (“health insurance, PTO”). Only unusual ones (“4-day week trial through 2027”).
  • Total length: aim for 300-400 words. If the original was 800+, that’s a feature.

How to use it

Paste this prompt, paste your existing JD, get a leaner version. Tell Claude in one line what’s specific about the role that isn’t obvious from the current JD (e.g., “the last person left after 6 months,” or “this role reports directly to the founder”).

Why it works

Bloated JDs signal a bloated company. Rewriting for specificity makes the role sound like a real thing a real person would do, which is what strong candidates need to see before they’ll apply.

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