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Tips on Job Descriptions

April 15, 2014

Job Descriptions Tip 10

10. A job description can be helpful if a company has a non-performing employee. An accurate job description can be the basis of performance documentation and add credence to terminating an employee who is not meeting his or her essential job functions. This can be particularly beneficial if the … [Read more...]

April 8, 2014

Job Descriptions Tip 9

9. Job descriptions should be clear and precise, both in language and description. Acronyms and abbreviations should be defined. Write job descriptions so someone outside of the company can understand them. Poor example: “Knowledge of the budget process.” Good example: “Experience with monitoring … [Read more...]

April 1, 2014

Job Descriptions Tip 8

8. Job descriptions should be kept up to date to ensure they reflect any substantive changes in the key duties. If the job description is not kept up to date, then when it is time to recruit for a new employee, job advertisements will not reflect the organization’s actual requirements. It is … [Read more...]

March 25, 2014

Job Description Tip 7

7. Job descriptions should be accurate and legally compliant to provide legal defense against discrimination. State and federal laws prohibit employment discrimination. Some laws that all employers should consider when writing job descriptions include: • Fair Labor Standards Act – Job … [Read more...]

March 18, 2014

Job Description Tip 6

6. Job descriptions help to develop equitable and competitive compensation programs according to the skills, experience and abilities needed for the positions. The job description describes the level of skills, responsibilities, accountability, experience and education. All of these factors … [Read more...]

March 11, 2014

Job Descriptions Tip 5

5. Job descriptions help to develop performance standards and set performance goals for performance review. Examples of job description responsibilities are listed below, along with how they would be interpreted into performance goals that would be evaluated during an employee’s performance … [Read more...]

March 4, 2014

Job Descriptions Tip 4

4. Job descriptions can be used as the basis for training and career growth. Job descriptions list the qualifications and certifications required for each position. For example, if a Social Worker I employee is interested in moving up in the organization, he or she can look at the job description … [Read more...]

February 25, 2014

Job Descriptions Tip 3

3. Job descriptions can serve as a very good place to start when developing interview questions. Once you have a job description, you can develop interview questions based on the essential functions, job responsibilities and skills by asking the candidates how they have performed these types of … [Read more...]

February 18, 2014

Job Descriptions Tip 2

2. Job descriptions can be the foundation for creating job advertisements. Once you have a job description, you can create the job advertisement using the statement of purpose and qualifications as the main body of the advertisement. For example, this advertisement was created by borrowing the … [Read more...]

February 11, 2014

Job Descriptions Tip 1

1. An accurate job description clarifies the expectations of a job, and whether a candidate’s qualifications meet the requirements of the position. A job description should outline skills, knowledge, abilities and experience needed by a potential employee so applicants can determine whether there … [Read more...]

February 3, 2014

Ten Tips – The Importance of Job Descriptions

1. An accurate job description clarifies the expectations of a job, and whether a candidate’s qualifications meet the requirements of the position. 2. Job descriptions can be the foundation for creating job advertisements. 3. Job descriptions can serve as a very good place to start when … [Read more...]

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