Tips For Creating Effective Job Descriptions

Job Descriptions can be tedious for both the applicant and hiring manager if not done correctly. A job description should help prospective applicants, interviewers, and others get an idea of exactly what that specific job entails—this includes all the knowledge, skills, abilities, and requirements that this job needs to be completed perfectly.

Here are some tips to follow to help you create a job description that works for your business.

1.       Keep It Simple

No one wants to read fancy description of a job where they can’t figure out exactly what the duties are. Sometimes that language gets taken as “they’ve got something to hide—this job must SUCK!”

2.       Have a Little Fun

That’s not to say don’t make it fun, or personalized. Job descriptions are a great time to highlight your company culture and send a message to your applicants.

3.       Be Specific

In all areas of your job description, be as specific as possible; this will help with performance management in the future.

4.       Don’t Forget About Compliance

Many institutions use job descriptions for verification, like Department of Labor (DOL) & Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance officials, so be sure your descriptions don’t violate any employment laws or unnecessarily exclude applicants.

5.       Ask for Help

Job descriptions can be daunting and time consuming. Let us help! Contact Prism Consulting today to help set up job descriptions that work for your small business.