3. JOB DESCRIPTION
Job description is a document which states
an overview of the duties, responsibilities
and functions of a specific job in an firm or
organization. The preparation of job
description is very important before a
vacancy is advertised. It tells in brief the
nature and type of job.
4. CONTENTS OF JOB
DESCRIPTION
• Job Title
• Job Location
• Job Summary
• Reporting to
• Working Conditions
• Job Duties
• Machines to be Used
5. Advantages of Job Description
1. It helps companies understand the type of candidate they
should search for based on title, position and location.
2. Employees are well aware about their job roles and duties.
3. Job description helps in understanding the workplace
environment, benefits etc for a prospective employee.
4. Helps in better recruitment and selection.
5. Job description clearly highlights all the requirements,
objectives and goals that it wants an employee to perform.
6. JOB SPECIFICATION
Job specification is a statement of the
qualifications, personality traits, skills,
etc. required by an individual to
perform the job. It is essentially a set of
specification about people required on
the job. The job specification includes
a brief job summary designed to give
the recruiter a feel of job and to set the
stage for greater detail.
7. CONTENTS OF JOB SPECIFICATION
• Qualifications
• Experience
• Training
• Skills
• Responsibilities
• Communication Skills
• Analysis and judgement ability
• Attitude and Motivation
• Personality
• Age- Range
8. Advantages of Job Specification
1. Job specification highlights all the specific details required to
perform the job at its best.
2. It gives the HR managers a threshold and a framework on the
basis on which they can identify the best prospects
3. Helps in the screening of resumes and saves time when there
are multiple applications by choosing those who are closest
to the job specification.
4. HR managers can use job specification as a benchmark to
evaluate employees and give them required training.
5. It also helps companies during performance appraisal and
promotions.