Hiring Tips
How to Write a Job Description That Attracts Great Candidates
Most job descriptions read like legal documents. Here's how to write one that brings in candidates who are genuinely excited about the role.
JTJuno Team·Apr 28, 2026·4 min
The job description is the first impression a candidate gets of your company. Most hiring managers treat it as a checklist. Great ones treat it as a pitch.
Lead with the problem, not the title
Instead of opening with 'We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer,' try describing the actual problem they'll solve. One version makes someone close the tab. The other makes them read.
Be honest about what's hard
Candidates respect honesty. If the role involves navigating ambiguity, say so. The right person will lean in. The wrong person will self-select out.
What to cut
- Must be a team player — everyone says this, it signals nothing
- Degree requirements that don't map to the actual job
- Every tool the team has ever touched listed as a requirement