How to Write Effective Job Titles and Descriptions on Indeed

Your job title and job description play a major role in encouraging the right candidates to apply. When you provide the information candidates are looking for in an easy-to-read format, you’re more likely to capture the attention of job seekers.
What to include in a job description
We know exactly what job seekers are looking for in a job description. How? Because we asked them! We’ve listened to millions of job seekers and compiled a list of what they’re searching for when they click on your job post.
Here’s the top six items to include in your job description:
- Pay range
- Benefits
- Shift info
- Location (or remote)
- Required qualifications
- Type of job: full-time or part-time
Think like a job seeker
At Indeed, we know job seekers. And we can help you think like a job seeker so your job post really speaks to them.
In general, the average job seeker is short on time. They’re looking for jobs on their breaks and after dinner. The simpler and easier-to-read you can make your job post, the more likely you are to attract the right candidates.
Here are a few best practices to follow:
- Break up text into bite-size 3-4 sentence paragraphs
- Keep your vocabulary simple enough for anyone to understand
- Use lists (bullet points) to make info easy to scan
Writing a job title
A great job title is one that a job seeker would search for. It should be a straightforward, industry-standard term.
For example, “Customer Service Representative” is a common job title for someone who answers customer questions. While you might be tempted to use a more eye-catching job title like “Phone Answering Superstar,” job seekers just aren’t searching for that term on Indeed.
Instead, stick to job titles that job seekers will find. When you stick to standard job titles, you’ll be more likely to reach more quality candidates.
Writing a job description
Candidates often respond best to job descriptions that are written in an upbeat, conversational tone. But it should also sound professional. It’s also best to use common language and refrain from using too much jargon.
We recommend structuring your job description with the 3 R’s:
- Requirements. Start with your requirements and qualifications. By keeping it at the top, job seekers can quickly determine whether or not they have the background needed to be considered for the job. Requirements can include qualifications, degrees, certifications, language fluencies or anything else that’s absolutely necessary.
- Responsibilities. Next, talk about what day-to-day life will be like for the person who’s hired for the job. This can be anything from specific tasks to overall employee goals.
- Rewards. End with compensation, perks and benefits of the role. Pay range is especially important for a job post — in fact, job seekers say it’s the number one thing they look for.
Make sure to include any other benefits your company might offer. Is your office dog-friendly? Include it. What about a work-from-home policy?
When you sponsor your job on Indeed, you’ll also get access to Instant Match, which uses your job description to find matched candidates who you can invite to apply. Make sure your job description accurately and completely describes who you’re looking for so we can surface the right matches for your job.
Sample job description templates
Not sure where to start? We’ve got you. Check out the sample job descriptions at the bottom of the page for the jobs we see every day on Indeed. Use them as a foundation for writing a job post of your own. You can also check out these tips for making your job descriptions more effective.
- Academic Advisor
- Account Clerk
- Account Coordinator
- Account Director
- Account Executive
- Account Manager
- Account Officer
- Account Representative
- Accountant
- Accounting Assistant
- Accounting Clerk
- Accounting Intern
- Accounting Manager
- Accounts Assistant
- Accounts Payable Specialist
- Accounts Receivable Specialist
- Actuary
- Acute Care Nurse
- Administrative Assistant
- Administrative Clerk
- Administrative Director
- Administrative Manager
- Administrative Officer
- Administrator
- Advertising Manager
- Aerospace Engineer
- Air Traffic Controller
- Analyst
- Anesthesiologist
- Anesthesiologist Assistant
- Animator
- Applications Engineer
- Architect
- Archivist
- Area Manager
- Art Director
- Art Restorer
- Assembler
- Assistant Accountant
- Assistant Administrator
- Assistant Controller
- Assistant Director
- Assistant Manager
- Assistant Project Manager
- Assistant Property Manager
- Assistant Store Manager
- Assistant Teacher
- Associate Producer
- Astronomer
- Athletic Director
- Athletic Trainer
- Attorney
- Audiologist
- Auditor
- Auto Mechanic
- Automotive Sales Consultant
- Automotive Service Writer
- Automotive Technician
- Babysitter
- Baker
- Bank Teller
- Banker
- Banquet Server
- Bar Manager
- Barback
- Barber
- Barista
- Bartender
- Benefits Coordinator
- Billing Clerk
- Billing Specialist
- Biochemist
- Biomedical Engineer
- Bookkeeper
- Branch Manager
- Brand Ambassador
- Brand Manager
- Budget Analyst
- Building Maintenance Technician
- Busboy
- Business Administrator
- Business Analyst
- Business Consultant
- Business Developer
- Business Development Executive
- Business Development Manager
- Business Development Officer
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Business Manager
- Business Operations Manager
- Business Systems Analyst
- Busser
- Buyer
- Call Center Manager
- Call Center Representative
- Camp Counselor
- Campaign Manager
- Canvasser
- Car Salesperson
- Cardiovascular Technician
- Care Assistant
- Care Coordinator
- Caregiver
- Carpenter
- Case Manager
- Caseworker
- Cashier
- Caterer
- Cath Lab RN
- CEO Chief Executive Officer
- Certified Nursing Midwife
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- CFO Chief Financial Officer
- Charge Nurse
- Chef
- Chemical Engineer
- Chemist
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Chief Marketing Officer
- Chief Medical Officer
- Chief of Staff
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Strategy Officer
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- Child Care Worker
- Child Psychologist
- Chiropractor
- City Carrier Assistant
- City Manager
- Civil Engineer
- Claims Adjuster
- Cleaner
- Clerk
- Client Services Manager
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- Clinical Nurse
- Clinical Psychologist
- Clinical Research Associate
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- CNA Certified Nursing Assistant
- CNC Operator
- Coach
- Collections Specialist
- Commercial Manager
- Communications Manager
- Communications Officer
- Community Manager
- Compliance Manager
- Compliance Officer
- Comptroller
- Computer Engineer
- Computer Operator
- Computer Programmer
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Computer Technician
- Concierge
- Construction Manager
- Construction Project Manager
- Construction Superintendent
- Construction Worker
- Consultant
- Contact Tracer
- Content Manager
- Content Strategist
- Content Writer
- Contract Administrator
- Contract Manager
- Controller
- COO Chief Operating Officer
- Cook
- Cooperate Trainer
- Coordinator
- Copy Editor
- Copywriter
- Coroner
- Correctional Officer
- Cosmetologist
- Cost Accountant
- Counselor
- Courier
- Courtesy Clerk
- Creative Director
- Credit Analyst
- Credit Controller
- Crew Member
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Criminal Defense Attorney
- Criminal Investigator
- Criminologist
- CRM Manager
- CT Technologist
- CTO Chief Technology Officer
- Custodian
- Customer Service Associate
- Customer Service Manager
- Customer Service Representative
- Customer Success Manager
- Cytotechnologist
- Data Analyst
- Data Architect
- Data Engineer
- Data Entry Clerk
- Data Manager
- Data Scientist
- Database Administrator
- Database Developer
- Dean of Students
- Debt Collector
- Deli Clerk
- Delivery Driver
- Demonstrator
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Hygienist
- Dental Office Manager
- Dentist
- Deputy Sheriff
- Dermatologist
- Design Engineer
- Desktop Support Specialist
- Detective
- Development Director
- DevOps Engineer
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- Diesel Mechanic
- Dietary Aid
- Dietary Aide
- Dietitian
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Digital Marketing Specialist
- Direct Support Professional
- Director
- Director of Communications
- Director of Finance
- Director of Nursing
- Director Of Operations
- Director of Sales
- Dishwasher
- Dispatcher
- District Manager
- Doctor
- Document Controller
- Dosimetrist
- Driver
- Economist
- Editor
- Electrical Engineer
- Electrician
- Electronics Engineer
- Elementary Teacher
- Employee Relations Manager
- EMT Emergency Medical Technician
- Engagement Manager
- Engineer
- Engineering Manager
- Enterprise Architect
- Environmental Engineer
- Environmental Scientist
- ER Nurse
- ER Tech
- Esthetician
- Estimator
- Event Coordinator
- Event Manager
- Event Planner
- Executive Assistant
- Executive Chef
- Executive Director
- Executive Producer
- Executive Secretary
- Expeditor
- Facilities Manager
- Fashion Designer
- Fast-Food Attendant
- File Clerk
- Film Director
- Film Editor
- Finance and Insurance (F&I) Manager
- Finance Manager
- Financial Advisor
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Consultant
- Financial Manager
- Financial Planner
- Firefighter
- Fish and Game Warden
- Fleet Manager
- Flight Attendant
- Food Runner
- Food Server
- Foreman
- Forensic Psychologist
- Forensic Scientist
- Forklift Operator
- Freight Broker
- Front Desk Agent
- Front End Developer
- Fulfillment Associate
- Full-Stack Developer
- Game Designer
- General Contractor
- General Counsel
- General Ledger Accountant
- General Manager
- Genetic Counselor
- Geologist
- Grant Writer
- Graphic Designer
- Grill Cook
- Grocery Clerk
- Groundskeeper
- Guidance Counselor
- Hair Stylist
- Handyman
- Head Cashier
- Health Administrator
- Health Educator
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Help Desk Clerk
- Herpetologist
- High School Teacher
- Historian
- Home Health Aide
- Home Health Nurse
- Hospitalist
- Host
- Hostess
- Hotel Front Desk Clerk
- Hotel Manager
- Housekeeper
- HR Assistant
- HR Coordinator
- HR Director
- HR Generalist
- HR Manager
- Human Resource Business Partner
- Human Resources Manager
- Human Services
- HVAC Technician
- ICU Nurse
- Illustrator
- Industrial Engineer
- Information Security Analyst
- Inside Sales Representative
- Installation Technician
- Instructional Designer
- Instructor
- Insurance Agent
- Integration Engineer
- Intensive Care Unit Nurse
- Interior Designer
- Internal Auditor
- Internist
- Interpreter
- Inventory Clerk
- Inventory Manager
- Inventory Specialist
- Investment Accountant
- Investment Banker
- IT Auditor
- IT Business Analyst
- IT Director
- IT Manager
- IT Project Manager
- IT Specialist
- IT Support
- IT Technician
- Janitor
- Java Developer
- Job Coach
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- Journalist
- Junior Accountant
- Key Holder
- Kindergarten Teacher
- Kitchen Manager
- Lab Assistant
- Lab Technician
- Labor and Delivery Nurse
- Laborer
- Landscaper
- Laundry Attendant
- Law Clerk
- Lawyer
- Lead Teacher
- Leasing Agent
- Leasing Consultant
- Legal Assistant
- Legal Intake Specialist
- Legal Secretary
- Librarian
- Library Assistant
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Lifeguard
- Line Cook
- Loan Officer
- Loan Processor
- Logistician
- Logistics Analyst
- Logistics Coordinator
- Logistics Manager
- Logistics Specialist Coordinator
- Loss Prevention
- Lube Technician
- LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Machine Operator
- Machinist
- Mail Carrier
- Mail Clerk
- Mail Handler
- Maintenance Manager
- Maintenance Technician
- Management Assistant
- Management Consultant
- Manager
- Managing Director
- Managing Editor
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Marine Biologist
- Market Research Analyst
- Marketer
- Marketing Analyst
- Marketing Assistant
- Marketing Consultant
- Marketing Coordinator
- Marketing Director
- Marketing Intern
- Marketing Manager
- Marketing Specialist
- Marketing Strategist
- Massage Therapist
- Material Handler
- Materials Manager
- Math Teacher
- Mechanic
- Mechanical Engineer
- Media Planner
- Mediator
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Biller
- Medical Coder
- Medical Director
- Medical Examiner
- Medical Office Assistant
- Medical Office Manager
- Medical Receptionist
- Medical Records Clerk
- Medical Scribe
- Medical Secretary
- Medical Technologist
- Medical Transcriptionist
- Medical/Surgical Nurse
- Mental Health Technician
- Merchandise Associate
- Merchandiser
- Microbiologist
- Millwright
- Mortgage Processor
- Music Producer
- Nanny
- Neonatal Nurse
- Network Administrator
- Network Engineer
- Network Technician
- Neurologist
- Neurosurgeon
- Night Auditor
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Nurse
- Nurse Case Manager
- Nurse Educator
- Nurse Manager
- Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing Assistant
- Nursing Supervisor
- Nutritionist
- OB-GYN (Obstetrician Gynecologist)
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Office Administrator
- Office Assistant
- Office Clerk
- Office Coordinator
- Office Manager
- Oncology Nurse
- Operational Manager
- Operations Analyst
- Operations Coordinator
- Operations Manager
- Optician
- Optometrist
- OR Nurse
- Order Filler
- Order Picker
- Orthotist/Prosthetist
- Outreach Coordinator
- Outside Sales Representative
- Owner Operator
- Package Handler
- Packer
- PACU Nurse
- Painter
- Paralegal
- Paramedic
- Paraprofessional
- Park Ranger
- Parts Manager
- Pastor
- Pastry Chef
- Pathologist
- Patient Access Representative
- Patient Advocate
- Patient Care Coordinator
- Patient Care Technician
- Payroll Clerk
- Payroll Manager
- Payroll Specialist
- Pediatric Nurse
- Pediatrician
- Perfusionist
- Personal Assistant
- Personal Banker
- Personal Trainer
- Pest Control Technician
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomist
- Photographer
- Phyisican
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Physician Assistant
- Pipe Fitter
- Plant Manager
- Plumber
- Police
- Police Officer
- Porter
- Practice Manager
- Prep Cook
- Preschool Teacher
- President
- Press Operator
- Pricing Analyst
- Principal
- Principal Software Engineer
- Probation Officer
- Process Engineer
- Procurement Manager
- Procurement Specialist
- Producer
- Product Designer
- Product Engineer
- Product Manager
- Product Marketing Manager
- Product Owner
- Production Assistant
- Production Manager
- Production Supervisor
- Production Worker
- Program Analyst
- Program Assistant
- Program Coordinator
- Program Director
- Program Manager
- Programmer Analyst
- Progressive Care Unit Nurse
- Project Coordinator
- Project Engineer
- Project Manager
- Property Manager
- Psychiatrist
- Psychologist
- Psychometrist
- Public Relations Account Manager
- Public Relations Manager
- Public Relations Specialist
- Purchaser
- Purchasing Agent
- Purchasing Assistant
- Purchasing Manager
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control Inspector
- Quality Engineer
- Quality Inspector
- Quality Manager
- Radiologic Technologist
- Radiologist
- RBT Registered Behavior Technician
- Real Estate Agent
- Real Estate Broker
- Realtor
- Receiving Clerk
- Receptionist
- Recruiter
- Regional Sales Manager
- Registered Nurse
- Relationship Manager
- Research Analyst
- Research Assistant
- Research Associate
- Researcher
- Reset Merchandiser
- Resident Assistant
- Respiratory Therapist
- Restaurant General Manager
- Restaurant Manager
- Restaurant Server
- Retail Assistant Manager
- Retail Associate
- Retail Sales Associate
- Retail Store Manager
- Risk Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Route Driver
- Safety Manager
- Sale Associate
- Sales Assistant
- Sales Associate
- Sales Clerk
- Sales Consultant
- Sales Coordinator
- Sales Director
- Sales Engineer
- Sales Lead
- Sales Manager
- Sales Operations Manager
- Sales Representative
- Sales Support Specialist
- Salon Manager
- Satellite Technician
- Scheduler
- School Bus Driver
- School Nurse
- School Psychologist
- School Social Worker
- Science Teacher
- Seasonal Associate
- Secretary
- Security
- Security Engineer
- Security Guard
- Security Officer
- Security Specialist
- Senior Accountant
- Senior Project Manager
- Senior Software Engineer
- Senior Systems Engineer
- Service Advisor
- Service Manager
- Service Technician
- Service Writer
- Shift Leader
- Shift Manager
- Shipping Clerk
- Social Media Coordinator
- Social Media Director
- Social Media Intern
- Social Media Manager
- Social Media Specialist
- Social Worker
- Software Architect
- Software Developer
- Software Engineer
- Solution Architect
- Sommelier
- Sous Chef
- Special Education Teacher
- Speech Pathologist
- Sports Medicine Physician
- Staff Accountant
- Staffing Coordinator
- State Trooper
- Stock Associate
- Stocker
- Store Associate
- Store Clerk
- Store Manager
- Store Shopper
- Student Assistant
- Substitute Teacher
- Supervisor
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Supply Chain Manager
- Supply Planner
- Surgeon
- Surgical Technician
- Surveyor
- System Administrator
- System Engineer
- Systems Administrator
- Systems Analyst
- Systems Engineer
- Tax Accountant
- Tax Associate
- Tax Preparer
- Teacher
- Teacher Assistant
- Teaching Assistant
- Team Leader
- Technical Analyst
- Technical Director
- Technical Project Manager
- Technical Support Specialist
- Technical Writer
- Telemarketer
- Telemetry Nurse
- Teller
- Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
- Therapist
- Training Coordinator
- Training Manager
- Translator
- Travel Agent
- Travel Nurse
- Treasurer
- Truck Dispatcher
- Truck Driver
- Tutor
- Ultrasound Technician
- Underwriter
- Utility Locator
- UX Designer
- Veterinarian
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician
- Vice President
- Video Editor
- Video Game Designer
- Video Producer
- Videographer
- Virtual Assistant
- Volunteer Coordinator
- VP of Operations
- Waiter
- Waiter/Waitress
- Warehouse Associate
- Warehouse Manager
- Warehouse Supervisor
- Warehouse Worker
- Web Designer
- Web Developer
- Webmaster
- Welder
- Wildlife Biologist
- Writer
- Youth Pastor
- Zoologist
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