How to Write a Job Offer with GitHub Copilot

Writing an effective job offer is a delicate exercise requiring precision and creativity. GitHub Copilot, the AI assistant integrated into your code editor, can help you structure and write compelling job offers in minutes. Whether you are a recruiter, HR manager, or manager, Copilot allows you to generate clear, inclusive, and attractive job descriptions. In this tutorial, you will learn how to use Copilot to create a complete job offer, from an engaging title to the benefits offered, through the description of missions and the desired profile. You will discover how to formulate your prompts to get professional results tailored to your industry.

Prerequisites

1.Have Visual Studio Code installed with the GitHub Copilot extension active
2.Have a GitHub Copilot subscription (Individual, Business, or Enterprise)
3.Know the key information of the position to be filled (title, department, experience level)
4.Have a clear idea of the company culture and values to convey

Steps

Define the structure of the offer in a file

Open VS Code and create a new file (e.g., job-offer.md). Start by writing a comment or header describing the context of the position. Copilot uses existing content in your file to generate relevant suggestions. The more initial context you provide, the more accurate and tailored the suggestions will be.

Job Offer: Senior Full Stack Developer

Company: [COMPANY_NAME] - Sector: Fintech

Location: Paris, hybrid remote

Contract Type: Full-time

Job Description

Tip: Use Markdown format to structure your offer: Copilot understands context better with well-hierarchical headings and subheadings.

Generate the mission description with Copilot Chat

Open the Copilot Chat panel (Ctrl+Shift+I) and ask it to write the main missions of the position. Provide details about the team, technologies used, and expected responsibilities. Copilot will generate a structured list of missions that you can refine by asking follow-up questions directly in the chat.

Write a list of 6 to 8 main missions for a Senior Full Stack Developer position in a Parisian fintech. The team uses React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. The candidate will mentor 2 junior developers and participate in architectural decisions. The tone should be professional yet engaging.

Tip: Ask Copilot to vary the level of detail: start with general missions, then refine with specific subtasks for each responsibility.

Write the desired profile and skills

Use Copilot to generate the desired profile section by distinguishing required skills from preferred skills. This distinction is essential to avoid discouraging qualified candidates. Ask Copilot to formulate requirements inclusively, avoiding unnecessary jargon and discriminatory criteria.

Generate the desired profile for this position with two sections: 'Required Skills' (5-6 points) and 'Nice-to-Have Skills' (3-4 points). Include both technical and soft skills. Avoid exclusionary wording like 'young and dynamic' or 'graduate from a top school.' Favor experience and concrete achievements.

Tip: Carefully review Copilot's suggestions to remove any potentially discriminatory criteria related to age, gender, or diploma origin.

Add benefits and company culture

Candidates increasingly value benefits and company culture. Use Copilot to write an attractive section highlighting what your company offers beyond salary. Provide some concrete elements (training budget, remote work policy, team events) and let Copilot structure and enrich this section.

Write a 'What We Offer' section for this job offer. Items to include: remote work 3 days/week, training budget of €2000/year, health insurance covered 100%, meal vouchers, attendance at tech conferences. The tone should make people want to apply without being exaggerated. Add 2-3 elements about company culture (benevolent code reviews, pair programming, retrospectives).

Tip: Be honest about the benefits offered. Copilot can embellish reality: verify that each mentioned benefit matches what you actually offer.

Review, optimize, and finalize the offer

Use Copilot Chat to review the entire offer and optimize it. Ask it to check tone consistency, detect repetitions, and suggest improvements. You can also ask it to rephrase certain passages to make them more inclusive or impactful. Finally, ask it to generate an engaging final call to action.

Review this complete job offer and suggest improvements: check tone consistency, remove repetitions, ensure language is inclusive and non-gendered. Add a concluding paragraph with a call to action that encourages people to apply. Also suggest a catchy email subject line for distributing this offer.

Tip: Have the final offer reviewed by a colleague or team member. Copilot is an excellent starting point, but human review remains essential to validate the tone and accuracy of information.

Common mistakes to avoid

✗Copy-pasting Copilot's suggestion without customizing it: each offer must reflect the reality of your company and the position
✗Not providing enough context in the initial prompt, resulting in generic and undifferentiated offers
✗Forgetting to check for discriminatory criteria in the generated text (age, gender, diploma origin, family situation)
✗Listing too many required skills, discouraging good candidates who do not check 100% of the boxes
✗Neglecting the benefits and company culture section, when it is often the decisive factor for candidates

FAQ

Can GitHub Copilot write job offers in languages other than French?

Yes, Copilot is multilingual and can write offers in English, Spanish, German, and many other languages. Just specify the desired language in your prompt or write your initial context in the target language.

Are offers generated by Copilot compliant with French labor law?

Copilot does not guarantee legal compliance. It can generate content that inadvertently violates rules on discriminatory or mandatory mentions. Always have your legal or HR department review your offers before publication to ensure compliance with labor laws.

Can I use Copilot to adapt the same offer for multiple recruitment platforms?

Absolutely. Ask Copilot to reformat your offer according to the constraints of each platform: short version for LinkedIn (150 words), full version for your careers site, version with optimized keywords for job boards like Indeed or Welcome to the Jungle.

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