Writing Job Descriptions
Writing a Job Description for a Leadership Role
This prompt helps HR teams craft a detailed and inspiring job description for leadership roles, such as Director or VP positions. It focuses on articulating strategic responsibilities, leadership expectations, and alignment with organizational goals to attract experienced leaders.
Responsible:
HR/Recruiting
Accountable, Informed or Consulted:
HR, Leadership
THE PREP
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Gather insights from the executive team about the role’s strategic importance and goals.
Review leadership expectations and team dynamics to identify the ideal candidate profile.
Compile information about the company’s values and long-term vision.
THE PROMPT
Help write a job description for the position of [specific role, e.g., Director of Product Management] at [specific software startup]. Focus on:
Strategic Role Summary: Recommending an impactful overview, such as, ‘Describe how this leadership role drives company success through strategy, innovation, and team development.’
Core Responsibilities: Suggesting key duties, like, ‘List critical responsibilities, such as defining product strategies, managing cross-departmental collaboration, and leading teams to achieve performance metrics.’
Required Experience and Skills: Providing criteria for candidates, such as, ‘Specify leadership experience, industry knowledge, and critical skills like strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and decision-making.’
Cultural Alignment: Including elements to appeal to leaders, like, ‘Emphasize alignment with the company’s vision, values, and leadership philosophy to attract candidates who fit the organizational culture.’
Application Process: Recommending next steps, such as, ‘Clearly outline how candidates should apply, including submission of resumes, portfolios, or leadership philosophies.’
Provide a structured and inspiring job description that attracts high-caliber leadership candidates while aligning with the company’s strategic goals. If additional details about organizational structure or role impact are needed, ask clarifying questions to refine the description.
Bonus Add-On Prompts
Propose strategies for emphasizing long-term impact and career growth in leadership role descriptions.
Suggest methods for tailoring job descriptions for leadership roles in startup environments.
Highlight techniques for demonstrating the organization’s commitment to leadership development and support.
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SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE
Focus on crafting descriptions for functional leaders, such as Heads of Engineering or Marketing.
Include recommendations for highlighting equity or profit-sharing opportunities in startup leadership roles.
Propose ways to make leadership descriptions aspirational while remaining realistic.
Highlight tools like LinkedIn or Indeed to optimize postings for visibility.
Add suggestions for aligning the tone of the description with the company’s branding and mission.
WHEN TO USE
To attract experienced leaders who can align with and advance the company’s strategic goals.
During leadership team expansion or restructuring phases.
When revising descriptions to better reflect role evolution or market trends.
WHEN NOT TO USE
For entry-level or mid-level management positions.
If the organization’s leadership goals or priorities are undefined.