Why it matters
Most job descriptions in ATS platforms like TempWorks, Avionté, Aqore, or Crelate are written for human readers. When these descriptions are also used by Whippy AI Recruiter, structure becomes critical.
Well-formatted job descriptions help the AI identify requirements, generate relevant screening questions, and score candidates consistently. Clear separation of context and qualifications leads to higher-quality interviews and more accurate candidate evaluation.
Key Concepts
ATS Job Description: The job description stored in your ATS (such as TempWorks, Avionté, Aqore, or Crelate) that Whippy AI uses as input.
Job Summary: Provides context about the role, responsibilities, and work environment. Used by the AI to answer candidate questions, not for scoring.
Key Requirements: The primary input for qualification scoring and interview generation. Divided into Must Have and Preferred.
Must Have: Non-negotiable qualifications required to move forward. These directly impact candidate pass or fail decisions.
Preferred: Additional qualifications that improve candidate ranking but do not disqualify.
Pre-Screening Questions: Optional prompts that strongly guide the AI toward asking specific questions early in the interview. These are often used directly but may be reworded.
Step-by-Step: Format a Job Description in Your ATS
Open the job description in your ATS (TempWorks, Avionté, Aqore, or Crelate).
Add the Role Title, Location, and Employment Type.
Write a Job Summary focused on responsibilities and environment.
List all required qualifications under Must Have. (Only include true deal-breakers.)
Add optional qualifications under Preferred.
Add Pre-Screening Questions if you want to prioritize specific questions early.
Ensure every question maps directly to a listed requirement.
Save the job description so Whippy AI Recruiter can use it for interview generation.
Tips and Best Practices
Treat your ATS job description as structured input for AI, not just a job post.
Keep Must Have criteria strict and limited to true requirements.
Use measurable criteria like licenses, years of experience, and availability.
Avoid burying requirements inside paragraphs.
Include real working conditions such as schedules, environment, and physical demands.
Use pre-screening questions to reinforce key requirements when needed.
Keep formatting consistent across roles for better AI performance.
Troubleshooting
Issue | Possible Cause | Fix |
AI asks generic or weak questions | Requirements are vague or buried in ATS description | Rewrite requirements using clear, structured sections |
Qualified candidates are rejected | Too many Must Have requirements | Move non-essential items to Preferred |
AI misses key qualifications | Requirements only appear in Job Summary | Move them into Key Requirements |
Inconsistent interviews across roles | Formatting varies between job descriptions in ATS | Standardize structure using this template |
Job Description Template:
### Role Title: [Insert role title]
**Location:** [City, State]
**Employment Type:** [Full-time / Part-time / Temporary / Temporary-to-Permanent]
### Job Summary
[Describe responsibilities, environment, and context. This is used for answering candidate questions, not scoring.]
### Key Requirements
**Must Have**
- [List true minimum qualifications]
**Preferred**
- [List helpful but nonessential qualifications]
### Pre-Screening Questions (Optional)
[This is optional and best used for internal descriptions. It strongly guides the AI to prioritize these questions during the interview.]
- [Question aligned to Must Have]
- [Question aligned to Must Have]
- [Question aligned to requirements]
Example
Role Title: Class B Flatbed Truck Driver (Manual Transmission)
Location: [City, State]
Employment Type: Temporary-to-Permanent
Job Summary
We are hiring a Class B Driver to operate flatbed trucks with air brakes and manual transmissions. This role includes local deliveries, material transport, securing loads, and assisting with loading and unloading. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions.
Key Requirements
Must Have
Valid Class B Driver’s License
Experience operating on DOT-regulated roads
Clean driving record with no recent violations or accidents
Preferred
Experience driving flatbed trucks with air brakes
Ability to operate a manual transmission
Ability to lift up to [insert weight] lbs and secure loads
Reliable and punctual
Pre-Screening Questions (Optional)
[This is optional and best used for internal descriptions. It strongly guides the AI to prioritize these questions during the interview.]
Can you safely operate a manual transmission truck?
Do you have experience operating flatbeds with air brakes?
Are you comfortable working outdoors in hot, cold, or dusty environments?
Are you able to lift [insert lbs], secure loads, and climb in and out of trucks?
Have you driven on DOT-regulated roads?
Do you have a clean driving record with no recent violations or accidents?
Important Notes
These job descriptions are pulled directly from your ATS and used by Whippy AI Recruiter.
Pre-screening questions are optional and best used for internal guidance.
They strongly influence what the AI asks, but should not introduce new requirements.
Remove any unrelated questions, such as experience in billing if it is not part of the role.
This format is specifically optimized for Whippy AI Recruiter.