01/06/2026
Does your job description sound helpful or does it sound dull and generic?
Using AI to write your job description word for word can make your business look vague, confusing, or even dodgy.
Small business owners know the role better than AI ever will.
You know the tasks, the support you need, the pace of the work, and the kind of person who would do well in the role.
Instead of using AI to write everything for you, collaborate with it as a tool to create a better job description.
👉 Write down your notes first and give AI the context.
👉 Use it to restructure your thoughts, tidy the wording, and improve the flow.
👉 Refine the AI draft and ask someone else if it is easy to understand. If another person can read it and understand the role properly, you are on the right track.
Be careful with vague AI language like:
“dynamic individual”
“fast-paced environment”
“wear multiple hats”
“self-starter”
“rockstar” or “ninja”
Words like these make the role harder to understand and can make the ad sound so generic. Keep the job description simple.
Define what the role is, what help you need, what the person will do, and what skills it needs.
AI can help you write better, but never replace your own understanding of the role.
