Writing Effective Job Description

It is important to make a job description practical by keeping it dynamic, functional and current. A job description describes the major areas of an employee's job or position and where he stands in the organization. A well-written, practical job description will help you avoid hearing a refusal to carry out a relevant assignment. A good job description begins with a careful analysis of the important facts about a job.

Participants will learn how to:

Specific tasks involved

Methods used to complete the tasks

Purpose and responsibilities of the job

Relationship of the job to other jobs

Qualifications needed for the job

Job Objective or Overall Purpose Statement

Description of the Relationships and Roles