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Job ad
A job ad the right people read to the end
Tell us about the role, who you want and what they get. In under a minute you get a job advertisement that speaks to the right candidates and tells them exactly how to apply.
Real branding projects from day one. A mentor beside you. Evenings that stay yours. Most of us got into design to see our work out in the world. Then the first agency job brings endless resizes, late nights, and a culture where nobody has time to teach. Stay in that loop long enough and your portfolio stops growing. The spark that made you choose design starts to fade too…
Posting a job and getting the wrong applicants?
You need someone good. You copy the job description, add a list of requirements and post it. Then come dozens of applications from people who did not really read it, and none from the person you hoped for.
The best candidates often already have a job. They read your ad and ask one question: why would I move? A list of duties does not answer it.
Every week the role stays open, someone on your team covers the extra work.
The right candidate deserves to recognize themselves in your ad. And your team deserves the right person, sooner.
How to write a job ad with CopyDNA
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Tell us about the role
A few short questions: the job, the people you want, what might put them off, what they gain and the must-have details like pay, hours and skills. Choose "any other text" as the format and write "job ad". If something important is missing, we ask instead of guessing.
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Get your job ad
In under a minute you have a complete ad that speaks to what candidates care about, lists the essentials clearly and ends with one way to apply.
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Polish until it is right
Another version, shorter, longer or in another format, like a short post for LinkedIn. Or describe in your own words what to change.
Job ads for every hire
Your first hire
A small business hiring for the first time, explained so people trust you and want in.
A hard role to fill
When good candidates have options, show them clearly why this job is worth the move.
An ad that is not working
Rewrite an ad that brings the wrong applicants, so it speaks to the people you need.
Job boards and social media
A full ad for job sites and your careers page, plus a shorter version for a post.
Job ad example
This is an example. CopyDNA wrote this job ad from a few short answers by a small branding studio hiring a junior graphic designer.
Topic: A job ad for a junior graphic designer at a small branding studio
Job ad Real branding projects from day one. A mentor beside you. Evenings that stay yours. Most of us got into design to see our work out in the world. Then the first agency job brings endless resizes, late nights, and a culture where nobody has time to teach. Stay in that loop long enough and your portfolio stops growing. The spark that made you choose design starts to fade too. Your early years should build you as a designer, not burn you out. So our small branding studio in Denver, Colorado, is hiring a Junior Graphic Designer. You'll work on real projects from your first day, so your portfolio fills with brands that actually launch. Our creative director mentors you along the way, so every project teaches you something new. You'll work with a calm team of 6 and keep fair hours. The essentials - Experience: 1 to 2 years - Schedule: Hybrid, 3 days a week in the Denver studio - Salary: $3,200 to $3,800 per month - What you bring: Figma, Adobe Illustrator and a portfolio You look at a brand you helped shape, you know what you learned making it, and you still have energy left for your evening. Send your portfolio by email. It's all it takes to start the conversation, and it could be the first step toward your next project out in the real world. Read the full text
This is a real result, not edited. The studio is an illustrative example.
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Frequently asked questions
What should a job ad include?
The job title, location or remote setup, schedule, pay range, what the person will actually do, the skills they need, what they gain by joining and how to apply. Put the essentials in a short list so candidates can check them quickly.
How do you write a job ad that attracts the right candidates?
Write for the person you want to hire. Say what they will work on, what they will learn and what kind of team they join. Be honest about the role, and separate real must-haves from nice-to-haves, so good people do not rule themselves out.
How long should a job ad be?
Long enough to answer the questions a good candidate has, and short enough to read on a phone. A few short paragraphs plus a list of essentials usually works. You choose the length in the questionnaire and can ask for a shorter version.
What is the difference between a job description and a job ad?
A job description is an internal document that lists duties and requirements. A job ad is written to attract people: it explains why the role is worth applying for and makes the next step easy. A good ad uses the description, but speaks to the candidate.
Should I include the salary in a job ad?
Many candidates look for the pay first and skip ads without it, so including a range usually helps. In some places listing a pay range is required by law, so check the rules where you hire.
Your next job ad starts with a few questions
The right people read it, recognize themselves and apply. And every word sounds like your team, because it comes from your answers.
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