Getting Started
talentATS includes an AI-powered feature that helps you create compelling job descriptions. This tool can either generate a complete description from scratch or enhance an existing one. The AI uses all the job information you provide to produce the best results.
Accessing AI Optimisation
When creating or editing a vacancy:
Navigate to the Vacancy Information step
Scroll down to the job description section
Look for the Optimise With AI button
Click to start the generation/optimisation process
What You Can Do
Generate a Complete Job Description
If you don't have a job description yet:
Fill in the basic job details (title, location, salary, industry, etc.)
Optionally add benefits and person specification
Click Optimise With AI
The AI generates a complete, publication-ready description
Enhance an Existing Job Description
If you already have a description:
Paste your existing content into the job description field
Fill in the other job details
Click Optimise With AI
The AI enhances and refines your existing text
What Information to Provide
To get the best results, provide as much information as possible:
Essential Information
These fields directly inform the AI:
Job Title - What is the role called?
Location - Where will the role be based?
Employment Type - Full-time, Part-time, Contract, etc.
Employment Hours - Hours per week or schedule
Industry Sector - Primary and secondary industries
Optional but Recommended
These improve the output quality:
Salary Range - Helps set expectations
Benefits - What perks are included?
Person Specification - Required skills, experience, qualifications
Closing Date - When will applications close?
More Information = Better Output
The more details you provide, the more tailored and specific the AI description will be:
Minimum input: Just job title and location will generate a basic description
Better input: Title, location, salary, industry, employment type, hours, benefits
Best input: All of the above PLUS person specification PLUS existing job description
Optional refinement: Add tweaks to fine-tune the results
How to Use It
Step 1: Fill in Job Details
Before clicking Optimise With AI, complete as much of the form as possible:
Job title
Location
Employment type
Hours
Industry sectors
Salary details
Benefits (if known)
Person specification (if available)
Step 2: Add Existing Description (Optional)
If you have an existing job description:
Paste it into the Job Description field
The AI will use this as a foundation
Combined with other fields, it creates the best output
Step 3: Click Optimise With AI
Click the Optimise With AI button
The system processes your information
AI generates or enhances the description
This typically takes 10-30 seconds
Step 4: Review the Result
See the optimised job description
View different variations (if available)
Use the Tweaks field to request specific changes
Click Update to generate a new version with your tweaks
Step 5: Use or Edit
Choose what to do next:
Use This Description - Accept and use the current version
Update - Add tweaks and generate again for refinement
Close - Discard and start over
Edit Manually - Make your own adjustments
What AI Optimisation Does
Generates Professional Content
Creates engaging, publication-ready job descriptions:
Attention-grabbing opening section
Clear role overview
Defined duties and responsibilities
Listed requirements
Benefits highlights
Company information
Improves Existing Descriptions
Enhances content you already have:
Makes descriptions clearer
Removes ambiguity
Improves readability and structure
Enhances appeal to candidates
Ensures consistency
Optimises for Job Boards
Structures content for best results:
Includes job title multiple times for SEO
Uses proper formatting for job boards
Follows industry best practices
Highlights benefits effectively
Professional tone throughout
Incorporates Your Information
Uses all provided details:
Matches the employment type and hours
Highlights specific benefits
References required skills and qualifications
Includes location details
Incorporates closing date if provided
Best Practices
Before You Start
Prepare Your Information:
Have basic details ready (title, location, hours)
Gather salary information if available
List key benefits
Prepare person specification if you have one
Have existing description text if available
The More Detail, The Better:
Include everything you know about the role
Provide accurate information
Add specifics about the organisation
Mention unique benefits or opportunities
Refining Results
Use Tweaks to Customise:
Add specific company culture details
Highlight unique benefits
Adjust tone if needed
Add compliance or legal requirements
Include specific qualifications or certifications
Generate Multiple Versions:
Click Update multiple times with different tweaks
Compare different variations
Choose the best version
Mix and match from different versions
Final Review
Always Review Before Publishing:
Check factual accuracy
Verify requirements are correct
Ensure company details are accurate
Confirm compliance with regulations
Proofread for grammar and style
Limitations
What AI Can't Guarantee
Knowledge of exact company culture nuances
Understanding specific team dynamics
Accuracy of historical company details
Compliance with all local employment laws
Perfect grammar (review before publishing)
Always Human-Check
The AI is a tool to accelerate the process:
Review for accuracy
Verify job requirements are correct
Check company information
Ensure compliance
Add final human touches
Troubleshooting
AI optimisation button is disabled:
Ensure you've filled in the job title (required)
Check that location is selected
Verify employment type and hours are set
You need to be logged in
Results aren't good:
Provide more information (especially person specification)
Add your existing job description for enhancement
Use the tweaks field to specify what you want
Generate multiple variations
Results are too generic:
Add person specification details
Include benefits information
Provide existing job description
Use tweaks to add specific requirements
Add company-specific details in tweaks
I want to revert to original:
Close the optimiser without clicking "Use This Description"
Your job description field remains unchanged
Start fresh and try again
Can I regenerate with different tweaks?
Yes, you can update multiple times
Add new tweaks in the tweaks field
Click Update to generate a new version
Compare variations
Each version is saved as a variation
The description includes incorrect information:
Check you didn't accidentally provide wrong data
Use tweaks to correct specific items
Edit manually after accepting the description
Generate a fresh version with corrected inputs
Need more help? Click on "Need Help?" in your profile dropdown menu or contact our support team for assistance.