Dr. Damon Polat
Apr 29, 20223 min
Are you in the market for a new employee? If so, it's essential to write a good job description. Posting a good job description will help you find the right person for the position. This blog post will discuss six tips that will help you write a good job description. Let's get started!
The first thing you need to do is think about what type of person would be the right fit for your company. You may want someone with a lot of experience in the field, or maybe someone who has just finished school but still has some knowledge and skills that will benefit your business. It's important to know what kind of candidate would best suit your needs before writing out an ad on Indeed or any other job search site. That way, when people apply, they'll already have an idea if this position might be right for them based on their resume!
The title is another critical part of writing a good job description. Make sure it accurately describes what the role will entail. For example, if you are looking for a receptionist, don't call the job "executive assistant." The title should entice people to read more about the position and see if they qualify.
Now, it's time to outline the duties and responsibilities of the role. This outline would give potential employees an idea of what they would be doing on a day-to-day basis if they landed the job. Be sure to list both essential and desired duties. That way, candidates who may not have all of the qualifications but are still interested in applying can see other ways to contribute.
The next step is to outline the position's qualifications. If you're looking for someone with a specific skill set, list those requirements here so that people know what they would need before applying. You should also include any education or experience required as well as preferred but not necessary skills such as computer literacy (MS Office) and communication abilities (written/verbal)
Next up: work schedule! Please include details about hours per week, days worked per month, etcetera so candidates will have an idea of when they'd be expected to report on-site each day during their employment term at your company. This section should also state whether telecommuting is allowed or required, so candidates know right away whether they'll need to commute physically into an office space.
The last thing you should do is state whether or not telecommuting is allowed with this position. If there are certain days where employees can work from home, it's vital that they know this before applying, so they don't get surprised when they're hired! Working from home will also help attract people interested but have other commitments like children at school during regular working hours. You want all interested parties to feel included and thought of when looking for potential hires!
These six tips should help you write a good job description to help you find the right employee for your company. Remember to be specific and think about what you want in a new employee before starting the writing process.
Happy hunting!