The Pros and Cons of Job Descriptions and Everything in Between

Posted on January 1, 2008
Filed Under Research

The scoop on job descriptions. Also, check out the related page on Profiling which covers everything from task and job analysis to performance and candidate profiling.

The Importance of Job Descriptions [Erisa Ojimba, Salary.com] An overview looking at the basic construct and uses for job descriptions.
How to Write a Job Analysis and Description [Entrepreneur.com] Offers some basic guidelines to use before the recruiting begins
How to Write Job Descriptions that Don’t Totally Stink [Heather Hamilton, One Louder] Practical tips learned from experience dealing with hiring managers.

Alternative points of view:

Job Descriptions are Part of What is Killing Recruiting [Jeff Hunter, Simply Hired] A post that argues job descriptions should describe work that will be performed in the future not a job that will be out-of-date by the time a job has filled.
Why You Must Eliminate Job Descriptions [Lou Adler, Adler Concepts] Makes a case for ditching traditional qualifications-based job descriptions as being a part of the problem in recruiting top talent.
Must Be A Loner [Colin Kingsbury, HRMDirect] Suggests why blah-content fails to arouse interest and generate qualified candidates.

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