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Free Job Description Optimizer

Paste an existing job description to get a clearer, more inclusive version, a list of the changes made, and JobPosting structured data you can add to your careers page.

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Last updated: October 4, 2026

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How to use the job description optimizer

  1. Enter your company name and the job location, or Remote.

  2. Paste the full job description you want to improve.

  3. Review the optimized version and the list of changes made.

  4. Copy the Markdown into your ATS, job board or careers page.

  5. Copy the JobPosting schema into the page that hosts the job, then test it.

What does a job description optimizer do?

A job description optimizer rewrites an existing posting so it is easier for candidates to read and easier for job search engines to understand. It keeps the role you described and improves the structure, wording and order of the content.

Most job descriptions are written in a hurry, copied from an older role, or edited by several people. The result is often a long list of requirements, internal jargon and missing practical details. The optimizer tightens that into a clear summary, separate must-have and nice-to-have lists, and plain section headings.

It also generates JobPosting structured data. This is code that describes the job (title, company, location and other fields) in a format Google for Jobs can read. Valid structured data helps search engines understand a listing. It does not guarantee that the job will appear or rank.

  • Clearer title and summary
  • Must-have and nice-to-have requirements kept separate
  • More inclusive wording
  • Consistent section headings
  • JobPosting structured data for your careers page

Example change

Before: "Rockstar ninja wanted to crush targets in a fast-paced, work-hard-play-hard team." After: "You will own a pipeline of mid-market accounts and work with a team of six account executives."

JobPosting structured data fields to check

The optimizer fills these from your description. Check each one before you add the code to your site.

FieldWhat it holdsWhat to check
titleThe job titleOnly the title, without location, salary or "urgent"
descriptionThe full job descriptionMatches the text visible on the page
datePostedThe date the job was publishedSet to the real publishing date
validThroughThe date the job closesUpdate or remove the posting once the role is filled
hiringOrganizationYour company name and websiteUses your legal or trading name consistently
jobLocationWhere the work happensA real address or region for on-site and hybrid roles
jobLocationTypeMarks a fully remote roleOnly used when the job is genuinely remote
baseSalaryPay range and unitOnly included if you have published pay

Google's own documentation lists the required and recommended JobPosting fields. Test the page with Google's Rich Results Test after publishing.

Job description optimization examples for recruiters

Typical changes the optimizer suggests, shown as before and after.

After optimizing, read the new version aloud to the hiring manager. If they would not describe the job that way, edit it before publishing.

Optimizing a job description vs. writing a new one vs. using a template

ApproachBest forLimitation
Optimize the existing descriptionRoles where the content is right but the wording, order or structure is weakCannot fix a role that was never clearly defined
Generate a new descriptionNew roles, or old descriptions that no longer match the jobNeeds your details to be specific
Start from a templateCommon roles where a standard structure is a good startGeneric until you add pay, location and team context

If the role itself has changed, use the job description generator or the job description library instead of optimizing outdated text.

How to know if your optimized job description is good

Check the result before you copy it anywhere.

  1. The title is the plain title a candidate would search for.
  2. The first paragraph says what the role is, where it is based and who it reports to.
  3. Must-have requirements are short and genuinely required.
  4. The wording contains no age, gender or nationality signals.
  5. Every fact in the optimized version is true for this role.
  6. The structured data matches the visible text and passes Google's Rich Results Test.

If the optimizer added something you did not say, such as a benefit or a requirement, remove it.

Common job description mistakes the optimizer helps fix

  1. Weak opening summary

    Lead with two or three sentences on what the person will do and why the role matters. Focus on impact and opportunity, not only requirements.

  2. Requirements that are too long

    List must-have and nice-to-have skills separately. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates from applying.

  3. Missing salary and benefits

    Candidates look for pay early, and some places require it in job ads. Being clear saves time on both sides.

  4. Creative titles

    Titles like "Growth Hacker Ninja" are hard to search for. Use the title candidates actually type.

  5. Structured data that does not match the page

    The schema should describe the same job, location and pay as the visible text. Mismatches can stop a listing from appearing in job search features.

  6. Leaving closed jobs online

    Remove the posting or update its closing date once the role is filled.

This optimizer vs. ChatGPT vs. editing it manually

This optimizer

Rewrites the posting for structure and inclusive wording, lists the changes, and generates JobPosting schema in one step. You still review every fact.

ChatGPT

Good at rewording text when prompted well. It may produce schema with missing or invented fields, and it will not list what it changed unless asked.

Manual editing

Best when the role needs careful wording or legal review. Slower, and writing valid structured data by hand is easy to get wrong.

Use the optimizer for a fast, consistent rewrite and schema. Use manual editing for sensitive roles and final approval.

When a job description optimizer is the wrong tool

Optimizing helps when the role is right but the posting is weak. It helps less when:

  • The role has changed and the old description no longer describes the job.
  • The hiring manager and recruiter disagree on what the role needs.
  • You expect structured data alone to fix low applicant numbers.
  • You need legal review of wording for a regulated role or country.
  • You already get plenty of applicants and the problem is screening them.

If screening is the bottleneck, AI Phone Interviews can interview every applicant against the role's criteria and give you scorecards and a ranked shortlist to review.

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