Are you ready to hire your first employee? Congratulations! It’s an exciting time, but don’t rush into posting the job listing. Your job description deserves careful attention.
Components of a good job description
A good job description will give prospective employees a clear idea of what you’re looking for, and will attract people you have in mind. A bad job description, on the other hand, can lead to confusion and wasted time.
Here are some of the key features to have in mind when writing a good job description:
- Job Title
- Job Purpose
- Duties & Responsibilities
- Relationships & Roles
- Qualifications/Requirements
- Job Location
- Salary/Wage
- Hours & Days of Work
- Equipment to Be Used
Take some time to enter in as much info as you can in each of these sections. You can build on these elements if you like – they are key in creating a strong foundation to work from.