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JD and Pay Optimizer

Fix your job post, widen the funnel, and reduce mismatch

Rewrites job descriptions to be clearer, more inclusive, and more accurate — while adding a defensible must-have list and pay-range guidance aligned to transparency expectations.

CommunityWork4 min

INGREDIENTS

📄Google Docs

PROMPT

Create a skill called "JD and Pay Optimizer". I will paste a job description and context (role level, location, remote/hybrid, visa policy, etc.). Output: 1) A rewritten JD that is clear and specific (responsibilities, outcomes, and scope) 2) A must-have list (minimum requirements) and a nice-to-have list 3) An inclusivity pass (remove biased/exclusionary language; reduce credential inflation) 4) A candidate-facing "What success looks like in 90 days" section 5) A pay-range and benefits section: - If I provide a range: improve wording and transparency - If I don't: suggest a research plan + placeholder range structure (min/mid/max) 6) A short "screening rubric hint" (what reviewers should prioritize) 7) Keywords and title variants for sourcing Keep output in copy-paste-ready blocks.

How It Works

Paste your draft JD and context. The skill rewrites it for clarity and inclusivity,

splits requirements into must-have vs nice-to-have, and adds a pay-range section.

What You Get

  • A rewritten JD with clear responsibilities, outcomes, and scope
  • Must-have and nice-to-have lists
  • An inclusivity pass (biased language removed, credential inflation reduced)
  • A "What success looks like in 90 days" section candidates actually want to read
  • Pay-range section with transparent wording
  • Screening rubric hints and keyword variants for sourcing

Setup Steps

  1. Paste your existing JD (or bullet-point requirements)
  2. Add context: role level, location, remote/hybrid, visa policy
  3. Review the rewrite and tweak to match your voice
  4. Copy-paste into your ATS or careers page

Tips

  • The inclusivity pass alone is worth the run — catches things you miss
  • Use keyword variants to cross-post on niche job boards
  • If you don't have a pay range yet, the skill suggests a research plan
  • Run this before every new posting, not just net-new roles
Tags:#recruiting#job-description#pay-transparency#employer-branding