Create, review, and improve startup job postings with inclusive language and transparency.
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name: job-description
description: When the user needs to write, review, or improve a job posting for a startup role.
related: [interview-kit, sourcing-outreach, employer-brand]
reads: [startup-context]
---
# Job Description
## When to Use
Activate when the user asks to create a new job posting, rewrite an existing one, or get feedback on a draft JD. Also activate when the user is preparing to hire for a new role and needs to define it clearly before sourcing candidates.
## Context Required
- **From startup-context:** Company name, mission statement, stage/funding, tech stack (for eng roles), team size, remote/hybrid/onsite policy, benefits, and equity structure.
- **From user:** Role title, reporting structure, seniority level, key responsibilities, must-have vs. nice-to-have qualifications, compensation range (or willingness to include one), and hiring timeline.
## Workflow
1. **Clarify the role** - Ask the user what problem this hire solves. A JD should start from business need, not a generic title. Confirm level, scope, and team placement.
2. **Draft the hook** - Write a 2-3 sentence opening that connects the company mission to why this role matters right now. Avoid generic openers like "We are looking for a rockstar..."
3. **Structure the body** - Organize into five sections: Mission & Impact, What You'll Do (6-8 bullets), What You Bring (5-7 bullets split into must-have and nice-to-have), What We Offer, and How to Apply.
4. **Apply anti-pattern checks** - Scan the draft for corporate jargon, unrealistic requirement stacking, gendered language, and exclusionary phrasing. Flag and fix.
5. **Add startup-specific framing** - Emphasize ownership, speed of impact, equity upside, learning velocity, and access to leadership. These are startup advantages over big-co offers.
6. **Review comp and inclusivity** - Ensure compensation transparency (range or "we'll share in first conversation"). Confirm language passes inclusive-language guidelines.
7. **Final polish** - Tighten to a scannable length (400-700 words). Ensure the tone matches the company voice from startup-context.
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