While “Jack of All Trades” might sound like a fitting job
description for the position you are looking to fill, having a more specific
title and description will help you find the most qualified job candidates.
Additionally, an accurate job description helps both you and your employees to
know what is expected of them and understand their roles within the company.
So, what should be included in a job description? We found
the following tips in an article
by the U.S. Small Business Administration and thought they would be great
to pass along.
A job description includes:
- Job title.
- Job objective or overall purpose statement.
- Summary of the general nature and level of the job (no longer than three to four sentences).
- Description of the broad function and scope of the position.
- List of duties or tasks performed critical to the success (including principal duties, continuing responsibilities and accountability of the occupant of the position).
- Most important functional and relational responsibilities in order of significance.
- Description of the relationships and roles within the company, including supervisory positions, subordinating roles and other working relationships.
Be sure to check out the full-length
article for what not to include
in a job description.
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