# Job Description

> Write clear, inclusive, and effective job descriptions that attract the right candidates and set accurate expectations. Use when creating or improving role postings, internal job descriptions, or hiring briefs.

- Skill: `itsual/job-description` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add itsual/job-description`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/itsual/job-description/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: itsual (https://skillmd.com/u/itsual)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/itsual/job-description

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# Job Description

## Overview

A good job description helps the right people self-select in and the wrong people self-select out. It balances inspiration with clarity.

## When to Use

- External job postings
- Internal role definitions
- Hiring manager briefs
- Role redesign or leveling exercises

## Recommended Structure

1. Role title and team
2. About the company / team (brief)
3. The mission of the role
4. What you’ll do (responsibilities)
5. What success looks like
6. Requirements (must-haves vs. nice-to-haves)
7. Benefits and logistics
8. How to apply

## Principles

- Focus on outcomes and impact, not just activity lists
- Separate must-have requirements from preferred ones
- Avoid unnecessary requirements that exclude capable candidates
- Use inclusive language
- Be honest about the role’s challenges and context
- Keep the posting scannable

## Verification

- [ ] A strong candidate can tell whether they are a fit
- [ ] Responsibilities and success criteria are concrete
- [ ] Requirements are justified and not inflated