diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 29d3d4e85a..459e17d9a3 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ Docker images are available on [DockerHub](https://hub.docker.com/r/rocm/composa
 4. Build the entire CK library:
 
     ```bash
-    make -j
+    make -j"$(nproc)"
     ```
 
 5. Install CK:
@@ -213,4 +213,4 @@ script/uninstall_precommit.sh
 ```
 
 If you need to temporarily disable pre-commit hooks, you can add the `--no-verify` option to the
-`git commit` command.
\ No newline at end of file
+`git commit` command.