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"Urgent requirement: smart staff, salary negotiable" brings floods of unsuitable CVs. A clear job description filters candidates before they apply and makes your business look like a good place to work.
Use a searchable job title
Use titles people actually search: Front Office Executive, Taxi Driver (Outstation), PHP Developer, Digital Marketing Executive. Avoid inside names like "Growth Ninja".
Template
Job title: [Title] – [City/area]
About us: 2–3 lines on your business and why it's a good place to work
What you'll do: 5–7 specific responsibilities
Must have: experience, skills, licences, languages
Nice to have: extra skills
Salary: ₹[range] per month + [incentives]
Timing: shift, weekly off
Benefits: PF/ESI, accommodation, meals, training
How to apply: WhatsApp/email with [what to send]
Show the salary range
Posts with a salary range usually get more relevant applicants and fewer wasted interviews. If you can't, at least say "as per experience, ₹X–₹Y for freshers".
Be specific about the work
Weak: "Handle customers." Strong: "Answer booking calls and WhatsApp enquiries, send quotes within 15 minutes, and coordinate drivers for 20–30 trips a day."
Be fair and legal
- Avoid gender, religion, caste or age preferences unless the job genuinely requires it by law
- Don't promise what you won't provide
- Don't ask for fees from candidates. Genuine employers don't, and job scams make candidates cautious
Where to post
Your website careers page, Google Business Profile post, LinkedIn, job portals, local WhatsApp groups and Instagram stories. See Google Business Profile posts.
FAQs
How long should a job description be?
Around 200–400 words. Enough detail to qualify candidates, short enough to read on a phone.
Can AI help?
Yes, for a first draft. Edit it with real details of the role. See ChatGPT for business.
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