Points to be kept in mind while creating a Job Description (JD)
The following points should be kept in mind:
- Title: A JD should have a specific job title and be easily understandable.
- Summary: It should contain an interesting summary of what a job demands.
- Responsibilities and Duties: Job roles and responsibilities that will be handed over should be included in the JD.
- Qualifications and Skills: Professional experience required for the job role should be mentioned. The necessary certifications and licenses required for the job role should be mentioned.
- Salary and Working Conditions: The salary range should be mentioned. The physical and mental environment in which the employee will have to work should be clearly mentioned in the job description, including the specific tools and equipment that are needed to perform that job.
- Approval: A job description should be presented to upper management or the position supervisor for review and approval. Signatures are also an important part of validating the job description, as they show that the job description has been approved by the organization. Signatures should include those of the supervisor and the employee.
- Additional information: Sometimes, in some jobs, there is a physical demand that can include bending, sitting, lifting, driving, and other heavy tasks and those should be mentioned clearly in the job description so that the person selected for that role does not question the organization. Other information, such as working hours, perks, welfare, and benefits can be mentioned to attract more candidates.
- Other information: The company name and company location should be mentioned in the JD. The official website of the company should be mentioned in the job description so that the job seeker can learn about the company before applying for a job.
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