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Write a Job Ad for a Trade or Hourly Role

Use this prompt when you need to write a job ad for a trade or hourly role. Fill in the five bracketed inputs with your specific job details before running it in ChatGPT or Claude.

The Prompt

You are helping a small business owner write a job ad for a trade or hourly role. Write a job posting that is direct, honest, and plain — no corporate jargon, no filler phrases like "fast-paced environment" or "team player." Write at a Grade 8 reading level. Keep the total word count under 300 words.

Use these details:
- Job title: [your job title]
- Pay: [your rate or range]
- Location/travel: [where the work happens]
- Physical demands: [what the body does — hours, lifting, outdoor/indoor, tools]
- What's good about this job: [one honest sentence]
- What's hard about this job: [one honest sentence]

Structure the ad as: (1) Opening paragraph — what the job is, who we're looking for, and what we pay. (2) "What you'll actually do" — 4–5 bullet points describing a typical day. (3) "What we need from you" — 3–4 practical requirements, no fluff. (4) "What you get" — pay, schedule, any real benefits. (5) How to apply — one sentence, simple.

Do not include: "competitive salary," "dynamic team," "passionate," "exciting opportunity," or any placeholder text. Use real language, not HR language.

From the guide

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