Analyzing Job Postings

Decode what companies really want and spot red flags before applying

Not every job deserves your application.

Quality beats quantity in job searching. Learning to read between the lines of job postings saves you time, protects you from toxic workplaces, and helps you focus on opportunities where you'll actually thrive.

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AI Prompts

Analyze This Job Posting

Please analyze this job posting and help me understand what they really want:

[PASTE THE JOB POSTING HERE]

Please evaluate:

RED FLAGS - Look for warning signs:
- Vague job descriptions or "wearing many hats"
- Unrealistic requirements for the salary/level
- "Fast-paced" or "startup mentality" (may mean overwork)
- No salary range listed
- Very short posting or extremely long requirements list

GREEN FLAGS - Look for positive signs:
- Clear responsibilities and expectations
- Reasonable experience requirements
- Mentions of work-life balance, growth, or training
- Salary transparency
- Specific about team structure and reporting

DECODE THE LANGUAGE:
- What do they actually need vs. nice-to-have?
- What's the real experience level they want?
- What does this tell us about company culture?

Give me your honest assessment: Is this worth applying to?

Job postings are marketing documents. Companies don't always say what they mean. This prompt helps you read between the lines.

Watch Out For:

No job is perfect - some red flags are minor
Green flags can be exaggerated - verify in interviews
Your priorities matter - a red flag for some is fine for others

Research This Company

I'm considering applying to [COMPANY NAME] for a [JOB TITLE] role.

Please help me research this company:

1. COMPANY BASICS:
- What does this company do?
- How big are they (employees, revenue if known)?
- How long have they been around?
- What's their reputation in the industry?

2. CULTURE SIGNALS:
- What do employee reviews say (Glassdoor themes)?
- How do they present themselves on social media?
- What values do they claim vs. demonstrate?

3. FINANCIAL HEALTH:
- For startups: funding stage and runway concerns?
- For public companies: recent performance?
- Any layoffs, restructuring, or concerning news?

4. GROWTH & STABILITY:
- Are they growing, stable, or struggling?
- What's the typical tenure of employees?
- Is this role new or replacing someone?

Based on this research, what should I be cautious about? What's exciting?

Applying without research is like buying a car without test driving it. This research reveals things the job posting won't tell you.

Spot Fake or Scam Job Postings

I found this job posting and something feels off. Please help me determine if it's legitimate or potentially a scam:

[PASTE THE JOB POSTING OR DESCRIBE THE OPPORTUNITY]

Red flags for scams:
- Asking for money upfront (training fees, equipment costs)
- Too-good-to-be-true salary for minimal requirements
- Vague about what the company does
- Poor grammar/spelling in official communications
- Asking for sensitive personal info before interviewing
- No verifiable company presence online
- Offering the job without a real interview
- Pressure to decide quickly

Please analyze this posting and tell me:
1. Is this likely legitimate or suspicious?
2. What specific red flags do you see?
3. How can I verify if it's real?
4. What should I do next?

Job scams are increasingly sophisticated. This prompt helps you identify warning signs before you waste time or expose yourself to fraud.

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