A job, or position description captures the roles and responsibilities of a team member in performing their role.
It typically includes details such as job title, location, responsibilities, skills and experience required to perform the role (especially during hiring phase).
What separates a good job or position description from a great one, is how specific it is. The less ambiguity there is about what is expected of a team member, the easier it will be for them to understand what’s expected of them, and perform their role effectively. As well as helping you track and measure their success.
A well-written description is essential during the hiring process. It will give you and recruiters clarity, over what you are looking for. And, it will help potential hires understand the role and assess if it’s right for them early in the process.
Many organisations make all job descriptions public, so team members can understand what each other does, how they work together collectively to achieve common goals.
From a strategic perspective, having well formed position descriptions across the board, will help you identify gaps, and allocate capital and responsibilities effectively.
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