Comments on: The Secret to Writing Effective Job Descriptions https://www.evilhrlady.org/2020/07/the-secret-to-writing-effective-job-descriptions.html Everything to make HR better Mon, 27 Jul 2020 14:22:11 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 By: Mr. Cajun2core https://www.evilhrlady.org/2020/07/the-secret-to-writing-effective-job-descriptions.html#comment-227830 Mon, 27 Jul 2020 14:22:11 +0000 https://www.evilhrlady.org/?p=5815#comment-227830 Evil HR Lady – Good point about it being a start-up. I know it is not always possible but when it is, DO IT!

Elizabeth West – Good point about the LD. I would have not thought about that.

]]> By: Evil HR Lady https://www.evilhrlady.org/2020/07/the-secret-to-writing-effective-job-descriptions.html#comment-227724 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 18:31:21 +0000 https://www.evilhrlady.org/?p=5815#comment-227724 In reply to Mr. Cajun2core.

I love the day in the life job posting. This situation, though is for a new start up who literally has no idea what’s day in the life will look like!

]]> By: Elizabeth West https://www.evilhrlady.org/2020/07/the-secret-to-writing-effective-job-descriptions.html#comment-227721 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:05:44 +0000 https://www.evilhrlady.org/?p=5815#comment-227721 In reply to Mr. Cajun2core.

Yes, this!
I see so many posts with vague descriptions like “Must have [general office skills that everyone has].” None of these tell me what I will be doing all day. In addition to that, I have an LD and if a job mentions Excel or processing any kind of numbers, I need to know exactly what the task is to know whether I can do it with or without accommodations.

]]> By: Mr. Cajun2core https://www.evilhrlady.org/2020/07/the-secret-to-writing-effective-job-descriptions.html#comment-227707 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 14:31:33 +0000 https://www.evilhrlady.org/?p=5815#comment-227707 Regardless of whether this is for a new job or for hiring a replacement, the more details the better. I actually remember applying for a job (which I didn’t get) where the job posting listed “What your typical day will look like”. It was the longest job description but it was the best one I have ever seen.

I have been on too many interviews where the job ad was a canned description (for all of the same titles in the company) and come to find out the actual job was very different.

Please make sure the hiring manager has input into the job ad.

]]> By: Chris Hogg https://www.evilhrlady.org/2020/07/the-secret-to-writing-effective-job-descriptions.html#comment-227703 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:19:27 +0000 https://www.evilhrlady.org/?p=5815#comment-227703 Also:

Look at a job board such as Indeed.com for proposed job titles for similar-sized companies, paying particular attention to the hard skills shown.

Contact related professional associations, and ask about trends and best skills. E.g., if you’re looking for an accountant, get in touch with a local chapter of a national accounting association.

Look at university course offerings to see what they’re teaching in the field you’re hiring for, and talk to instructors at the senior and master’s level and to advisors in the relevant career centers.

Contact and interview other small businesses in your general field and ask for their advice and guidance.

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