A job description is a useful tool to identify responsibilities and skills required to perform a specific role, and standardize expectations for job performance.
There are four components in creating a job description:
1. Summary |
| 2. Essential duties and responsibilities |
3. Required knowledge, skills and abilities |
4. Minimum qualifications |
When creating a job description, managers should:
- Identify essential duties and responsibilities for the position.
- Ensure minimum qualifications align with responsibilities.
- Consider if qualifications are justified (e.g., does candidate need advanced degree to be successful in position).
- Write clearly and concisely, avoiding jargon and technical language.