Job description is a statement that defines the duties and responsibilities of the job and its important features such as standard of performance, working conditions and safety hazards involved in a particular job. Job description describes the job, not individuals who fill the job. Hence, it includes basic task-related information which provides overall view of what is to be done in the job and the role of the employee to perform the particular job. The main contents of a statement of job description
Job descriptions are used to measure job performance and recruit for talent. It is a two-way communication that helps to ensure both the prospective employee and the employer understand roles and accountability. It also serves as an instrument to determine if an employee is qualified for the job being advertised and whether they can be effective from the moment they start the job (Ashe-Edmunds, n.d.). If properly written, a job description can avoid confusion and create accountability related
-Appendixes: Job Analysis and Job Description Job Analysis: Simply, job research may be recognized as a procedure of gathering details about a job. The procedure of job research outcomes in two places of data: i) Job description and ii) Job specification. These data are recorded separately for references. Let us summarize the concept of Job Analysis: A few definitions on job analysis are quoted below 1. Job research is the process of learning and gathering information about the functions and
Job Description Analysis Introduction With the changing responsibilities of today’s human resource Personnel, one of the main functions that needs redress is the accuracy of the documentation pertaining to Job Descriptions, Performance Standards, and performance Evaluations or appraisals. In many organizations these documents are either outdated or non-existent. With the adoption of recent regulatory provisions, compliance to these regulations has becomes a major concern to HR departments everywhere
Job Description The main purpose of the recruitment and selection process is to bring into the organization the best fit for the position. Job description is one of the tools used in the Job Analysis. The job description is useful to explain the scope, purpose, duties and responsibilities of a specific job. Job Description Job Identification Job Title Director of Recruitment and Compensation Department Human Resources Location Athlone Relationship with others Reports To The Vice President
3: THE USES OF JOB ANALYSIS 3.1 Job Descripition A job description is a writing that describes a work briefly. It is also a summary of what a particular job do. A job descriptions usually contain identifiers (job title plus other information), a summary (mission or objective statements of company) and duties and tasks (what to gets a job done) and it may contain any other informations such as reporting, accountability and minimum qualifications. Among other things, job descriptions are important to
Job Analysis - Job Description and Job Specification Job analysis is the systematic study of jobs to determine what activities and responsibilities they include, their relative importance in comparison with other jobs, the personal qualifications necessary for performance of the jobs and the conditions under which the work is performed. An important concept in job analysis is that an evaluation is conducted of the job, not the person doing the job (even though some job analysis data may be collected
Attaining a Job as a Clerical Officer The person specification describes job qualities which are essential and desired in order to do the Clerical Officer job to the standard which Durham County Council want. Qualifications and experience are shown in phase 1, and phase 2 shows the personal qualities, these are then split into essential and desired qualities. This allows candidates and Durham County Council to quickly judge whether or not they are appropriate for the job. The benefit
What is a job analysis? A job analysis is a process to identify and determine in detail the particular job duties and requirements and the relative importance of these duties for a given job. A job analysis can cause some confusion when not properly understood. The job itself and the specific tasks performed on the job are what the analysis is all about, not to be confused with the person working the job. Job analysis information is collected through interviews and questionnaires along with direct
type of skills they seek for. On the on-line job web site under description they list that the summer candidate that will be chosen must be able to work under pressure, tight deadlines, able to adapt well and assume high level of responsibility. They also require for this person to have a well rounded academic background in finance, a GPA of 3.0, strong teamwork, communication skills, and high energy level. Since the characteristics for the summer intern job come so close to the ones I already have it
business process outsourcing company. JOB DESCRIPTION Job specifications are one of the final results of a job evaluation. The job descriptions specifically state the works, customs and responsibilities of the job holder. It also gives information about the working conditions and work place practices. Employee relationship, authorities and the tools used are also described in job specification. The recruitment team is responsible for making proper job description and specifications. The recruitment
Being an editor isn’t like most jobs. The days are long, the work is overwhelming, and at sometimes it can be the hardest thing in your life to deal with, or so people say. With the job as an editor comes great responsibility, the need for a special skill set, and the drive to do what you love, whatever it may be. Since the beginning of time, there has always been that one guy who always seems to have his eye on you, it’s because he does. His job is to assist, correct, and at the end of the day
shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ…”1 This means that the job of the church staff is to equip the church members for ministry. In other words, that is the staff’s primary ministry and job. In as much as prayer, preaching, counseling, hospital calls appear to be the job of the ministers, that is not the whole job for those called by God to lead the church. In addition, many people on staff in churches do their entire ministry alone and
resources department compiles a job description and person specification for the specific job they have a vacancy for. The job description gives potential candidates a taste of what is expected of them in the job. The job description is also used after the vacancy has been filled to ensure that the job is being carried out properly. The person specification is focused on the applicant and gives a description of the type of person that would be ideal for the job. The person specification has
people? Let’s start from the beginning. The job description: Often overlooked, the job description sets the tone for success when hiring new people. Start by making certain your job descriptions are accurate, up-to-date and reflect your expectations. This is an important step, as it ensures consistency in your hiring practices and says your company is well run. Tip From The Coach: During the initial interview, be certain to present the job description, so the applicant will have a clear picture
computer, I have enjoyed the challenges and countless opportunities to gain in life from this machine. From school projects to games; from the Internet to programming languages; I have and always will feel like that little kid in the candy store. Job Description A Computer Systems Analyst decides how data are collected, prepared for computers, processed, stored, and made available for users. (“Computer Systems” COIN 1) The main achievement as a systems analyst is to improve the efficiency or create a
Symbolism in Fahrenheit 451 Light, especially fire, and darkness are significantly reoccurring themes in Fahrenheit 451. Guy Montag, the main character, is a fireman, but in this futuristic world the job description of a fireman is to start fires wherever books are found; instead of putting them out. Montag takes a journey from a literary darkness to a knowledgeable light. This journey can be compared to the short story Allegory of the Cave by Plato, in which a prisoner experiences a similar journey
recruitment documents at Sainsbury's are the job description and the person specification. A job description lists the main tasks required in a job. Sainsbury's have job descriptions for every job they have from the caretaker to the managing director. The job description describes two types of information: it describes the tasks of the job and it describes the behaviour necessary to actually do these tasks satisfactorily. In drawing up a job description the personnel department at Sainsbury's
Ø Job Description The main purpose of a job description at any company is to allow candidates to get a brief view of what the job entails. It also allows candidates to assess whether they think they would be suited in that particular job. Below is an example of a job description at HSBC: Role Title: Transfers and Settlements Administration (Job Number – 1.2.2.5) Location: Client Service Centre Reporting to: Client Administration Manager From looking at the above job description
selection process. These are CV, Job description, job advertisement, job specification and the application form. In this assignment I will be comparing, making judgements and justifications about these documents. The purpose of a job description is to alert the applicant about all the information that would be required to do the job role. It would also give a prospective of all the responsible and duties to should be completed as part of the specified job role. A job description determines different factors