Analysis Job Description
RUNNING HEAD: ANALYZING A JOB-REWRITING JOB DESCRIPTION
Analyzing a Job-Rewriting a Job Description To properly define a job description, one must refer to a job description as “an abstract of a job analysis containing the classification of and requirements for a job, used in hiring and placing prospective employees” (Dictionary.com, LLC, 2011). A thorough and precisely written job description will attract a targeted group of candidates. It can also aid in the filtering of unqualified potential applicants. Before the development of a job description, there should be a need and purpose for the position within the organization. Once the need and purpose is determined, the next step is to create a job description. In creating a job description several factors must be taken into consideration; specific responsibilities of the job, educational, and experience requirements and any additional desired or necessary qualifications (Thomas, 2011). In writing a job description one must determine the purpose of the position and the desired outcomes that will result in optimal performance of the job. One should keep in mind how the position will benefit the company and fit into the “big picture” of the organization’s goals. A thorough outline and detailed description of the major responsibilities of the position should be written first and the tasks that would complement their respective responsibilities, second. An example of that would be a Hostess at a restaurant. Their job responsibility would be to greet each guest upon entering the restaurant and thanking them for their visit before they leave. The tasks that would complement those specific responsibilities are to smile, be warm, friendly, and inviting to each guest. Once the responsibilities are determined and outlined the next step would be to determine the skills, experience, and educational requirements to accomplish the job successfully. In this step, it is helpful to keep in mind a
Analyzing a Job-Rewriting a Job Description To properly define a job description, one must refer to a job description as “an abstract of a job analysis containing the classification of and requirements for a job, used in hiring and placing prospective employees” (Dictionary.com, LLC, 2011). A thorough and precisely written job description will attract a targeted group of candidates. It can also aid in the filtering of unqualified potential applicants. Before the development of a job description, there should be a need and purpose for the position within the organization. Once the need and purpose is determined, the next step is to create a job description. In creating a job description several factors must be taken into consideration; specific responsibilities of the job, educational, and experience requirements and any additional desired or necessary qualifications (Thomas, 2011). In writing a job description one must determine the purpose of the position and the desired outcomes that will result in optimal performance of the job. One should keep in mind how the position will benefit the company and fit into the “big picture” of the organization’s goals. A thorough outline and detailed description of the major responsibilities of the position should be written first and the tasks that would complement their respective responsibilities, second. An example of that would be a Hostess at a restaurant. Their job responsibility would be to greet each guest upon entering the restaurant and thanking them for their visit before they leave. The tasks that would complement those specific responsibilities are to smile, be warm, friendly, and inviting to each guest. Once the responsibilities are determined and outlined the next step would be to determine the skills, experience, and educational requirements to accomplish the job successfully. In this step, it is helpful to keep in mind a
References: Dictionary.com, LLC. (2011). Job Description. Retrieved from http://www.dictionary.com Craigslist. (2012). Retrieved from http://www,craigslist.com Thomas, R. (2011). How to Write a Functional Job Description. Retrieved from http://www.eHow.com