# Draft a job post and screening questions, and catch biased wording

Turn your rough notes about a job into a clear job post and five fair screening questions, with any risky wording flagged before you post.

- Category: Team and operations
- Difficulty: Easy
- Setup: about 10 minutes
- Time saved: about 45 minutes a use (our estimate, not a measurement)
- Works with: Any AI chat, Indeed, LinkedIn
- Test status: Run once on made-up data on 21 Oct 2026 with Claude. One run, not proof.
- Approval: Draft, not yet approved by the owner
- Version: 1
- Last checked: 2026-10-21
- Canonical URL: https://hoursaved.com/guides/draft-job-post-screening-questions/

## What this does

You paste rough notes about an open job. AI drafts a short post and five screening questions, and flags words that could push people away because of age, sex, national origin or similar traits. You fix the facts and post it.

This is not HR or legal advice. If unsure about a requirement or question, ask an employment lawyer or your state labor office.

## Before you start

- Any AI chat (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot).
- Your notes: title, pay range, hours, start date, must-have skills.
- Setup: about 10 minutes the first time (our estimate).
- Privacy: describe the job, not people.

## Steps

1. Write down pay range, hours, days, location, start date and full- or part-time status, as Indeed recommends.
2. Paste the prompt and fill in the brackets with your rough notes.
3. Replace or drop each phrase on the WORDING TO CHECK list.
4. Check every line against your notes. Fill in or delete anything UNCLEAR.
5. Read it as a job seeker would. Would they search for this title?
6. Paste the checked post into your job board's description field (Indeed, LinkedIn or your site), with the screening questions where the form allows.

## The prompt

```
You are helping me write a job post for my small business. Use only what I give you. Don't post or send anything.

Business: [business name and town]
Role: [job title]
Hours and schedule: [hours and days]
Pay: [pay range]
Start date: [date]
My notes about the job: [paste your rough notes]

Please give me:
1. A job post of 150-250 words with a plain, standard job title, then: what you'll do (bullets), what you need (bullets, only true must-haves), pay, hours and location.
2. Five screening questions about skills, experience or availability for this job. No questions about age, family, health, religion, national origin or other personal traits.
3. A list called WORDING TO CHECK: quote any word or phrase from my notes that could discourage people based on age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability or similar traits, and suggest a neutral replacement. Keep those phrases out of the post.

If pay, hours or a requirement is missing or unclear, write UNCLEAR instead of guessing. Don't add benefits I didn't mention.
```

## Try it with made-up data

Business: Cedar Hollow Cycle Works, Cedar Hollow. Role: bike mechanic. Hours: about 25 a week, Tuesday to Saturday, some Sundays June to August. Pay: $19 to $22 an hour depending on experience. Start: March 4, 2030.

Notes: "Need a young, energetic guy who fits our crew. Recent grads ideal. Must know how to tune derailleurs and true wheels. Lifts bikes onto the stand all day. Native English speaker since he talks to customers. Bonus if he can do e-bike stuff. Clean driving record?? not sure we need it."

## What the AI gave us

> **Bike Mechanic (Part-Time)**, Cedar Hollow Cycle Works, Cedar Hollow
>
> What you need: hands-on experience tuning derailleurs and truing wheels; able to lift bikes onto a repair stand throughout the shift; clear communication with customers. Nice to have: e-bike repair experience.
>
> Pay: $19 to $22 an hour, depending on experience. Hours: about 25 a week, Tuesday to Saturday, plus some Sundays June to August. Start date: March 4, 2030. Driving record: UNCLEAR (your notes aren't sure this is needed; leave it out unless the job includes driving).
>
> WORDING TO CHECK: "young, energetic" may discourage applicants over 40; try "reliable and able to keep a steady pace." "guy" and "he" may discourage women; use "you." "Recent grads ideal" may discourage older applicants; leave it out. "Native English speaker" may discourage people based on national origin; try "able to explain repairs clearly to customers in English." "Fits our crew" is vague; name the behavior you want, such as "works well on a small team."

(The screening questions are trimmed here.)

All five risky phrases were caught and kept out. A person still had to delete the UNCLEAR driving line and add a real lifting weight. The AI also missed that March 4, 2030 is a Monday, outside the Tuesday-to-Saturday schedule.

## Check before you send

- [ ] Every flagged phrase is gone, including in the title.
- [ ] Each "must have" is truly needed.
- [ ] Screening questions ask only about skills, experience and availability.
- [ ] No benefits or promises you don't offer.
- [ ] You checked your state's rules on what a post must include, such as pay.

## Don't paste

- Names, pay, reviews or health details of staff, past or present.
- Applicants' résumés or personal details.
- Why someone left your business.

## When not to use this

- Screening or ranking real applicants. A person reads each one.
- Roles with licenses, union rules or safety rules, or requirements you aren't sure are legal to list. Ask an expert first.

## Questions owners ask

**Can AI write a job description for me?**
Yes, a first draft. Check every fact; it only knows what you told it.

**What words should I avoid in a job post?**
Words tied to age, sex, race, religion, national origin or disability, like "young," "guy" or "native speaker." The EEOC says job ads that show a preference or discourage people on these grounds are illegal. Describe the skill instead.

## Sources

- [U.S. EEOC - Prohibited Employment Policies/Practices (job advertisements)](https://www.eeoc.gov/prohibited-employment-policiespractices)
- [Indeed for Employers - How to write effective job titles and descriptions](https://www.indeed.com/hire/resources/howtohub/how-to-write-great-job-titles-and-job-descriptions-for-jobs-on-indeed?co=US)
- [U.S. SBA - AI for small business](https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/ai-small-business)

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