Free AI Job Description Grader
A job description grader scores a posting on clarity, bias, specificity and cliché density, then rewrites what it flags. Paste a JD to see it scored, plus a rewritten version that fixes what the score flagged. Free, no signup.
What does the job description grader check?
Whether a candidate can tell what they would actually do day to day. Whether requirements are genuine or inherited from the last posting. Whether the language narrows the applicant pool for reasons unrelated to the work: gendered phrasing, unnecessary degree requirements, "rockstar" and its relatives. Whether anything in it distinguishes this role from the same role at fifty other companies.
Why does cliché density matter in a job description?
"Fast-paced environment", "wear many hats", "work hard play hard" are not neutral filler. They read as either meaningless or as a warning, and they crowd out the specifics a strong candidate is scanning for. A description that says what someone will ship in their first quarter outperforms one that lists adjectives.
How do long requirement lists shrink your applicant pool?
Long must-have lists shrink applications disproportionately among candidates who self-assess strictly, which is a well-documented effect and part of why the same postings keep attracting the same demographics. The grader separates what is genuinely required from what was copied forward.
After the rewrite
A better description improves who applies; it does not tell you who can do the work. Build screening criteria from the fixed version, and let AI interviews assess applicants against it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the JD grader actually check for
It evaluates your job description against hiring best practices, flagging biased or exclusionary language, vague responsibilities, unrealistic requirements and structural gaps that could be discouraging qualified candidates from applying.
How is the score calculated
The tool analyzes the wording, clarity, structure and inclusivity of your job description, then returns a score along with specific actionable suggestions for improvement in line with fair hiring practices.
Can I grade a job description I wrote outside of The Cognitive
Yes. You can paste in any existing job description. It does not need to have been created with the Generate JD tool first.
What kind of issues does it flag most often
Common flags include gendered or biased language, overly long requirement lists that discourage applicants, missing compensation information and unclear responsibilities, all of which matter more as candidates increasingly research how ai and social media will revolutionize recruiting and compare postings across companies.
Will grading my job description guarantee more applicants
A stronger, clearer and less biased job description tends to attract more qualified applicants, but application volume also depends on factors outside the job description itself, such as where and how you post it.