Welcome to First Round's Job Description guide! You can find everything from templates, best practices, resources, and over 100 examples of job descriptions (listed out by department). Your job descriptions are the first impression candidates have of your company, which is why it's so important you create an inclusive, attention-grabbing, and meaningful listing each time. As always, the Talent Team at First Round is always available for questions and help along the way!

Ingredients of a great job description

• An accurate job title
• A short description of the company & the mission
• The impact of the role
• General responsibilities (<6 bullet points)
• What you're looking for in a candidate (<6 bullet points)
• A peek into the team culture
• A diversity statement

Templates

Job Description Template

⚒️ MaRS Startup Toolkit

Job Description Tips + Tricks

Inclusion & Diversity by Gem

How Recruiters Can Address Ableism in Job Descriptions by TapRecruit

Examples of Great Diversity Statements

👩‍🏫 HBR: Write a Job Description That Attracts the Right Candidate

👍 Good Job Descriptions