Writing the perfect job description

In essence, a great job description showcases your role to the potential candidates looking for a role.

You need to write your job description with the understanding that competitors will also be seeking a similar standard of professional out of the same candidate poo
A good job description will also focus your attention (and your recruiters) on what is really needed in the role. Whether it is a replacement hire or a newly created position, the nuances of a particular role will be clearly highlighted and provide a clear set of objectives to identify the most suitable candidate.

Done well, the job description will save time ensuring you see only the most relevant professionals. A good job description will also focus your attention (and your recruiters) on what is really needed in the role. Whether it is a replacement hire or a newly created position, the nuances of a particular role will be clearly highlighted and provide a clear set of objectives to identify the most suitable candidate. Done well, the job description will save time ensuring you see only the most relevant professionals.


A good job description will:

Showcase your business

Has your business expanded internationally, opened new offices, created new products or won any industry awards?


Highlight factors which differentiate you from the competition such as compensation structure, company stability, culture, career progression or state of the art offices.


Job description essentials:

  • Job title - ask your consultant if your role title effectively sells the position
  • Department - outline how your team fits in with the wider organisation
  • Key summary on your company, including a line on culture and career progression
  • Reporting lines - who are the direct reports and any 'dotted line' reports
  • Specific key responsibilities - describe in detail but write them in an engaging way
  • Length of employment (i.e. is this going to be a permanent or contract position)
  • Qualifications required
  • Work experience/background - remember to differentiate what's essential and what's ideal.
  • Salary and benefits

   

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