{"id":84330,"date":"2023-11-29T01:19:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T01:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=84330"},"modified":"2023-12-21T01:12:38","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T01:12:38","slug":"how-to-write-a-job-description","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-write-a-job-description\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Write A Job Description That Attracts Top Talent"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>A well-written job description provides the foundation for hiring decisions that stick and helps new employees hit the ground running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>An Indeed survey found the quality of a job description strongly influences a person&#8217;s decision to apply for a job in over 50% of candidates.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Managers who write effective job descriptions have a head-start in attracting and retaining the best people. Let me show you how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/types-of-feedback\/\">5 Types Of Feedback That Drive Team Performance<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is A Job Description?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Job descriptions, also known as position descriptions, document the key responsibilities, working conditions and daily tasks of a role. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can be internal documents held by HR or publicly shared through your recruitment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/writing-job-description.jpg\" alt=\"writing job description\" class=\"wp-image-92696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/writing-job-description.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/writing-job-description-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/writing-job-description-768x499.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Three reasons to write effective job descriptions are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>To give your company an internal \u2018source of truth\u2019<\/strong> about responsibilities, duties and pay scales associated with different roles; and to assist in workforce planning, streamline hiring efforts, and inform performance management.<\/li><li><strong>To give new hires (and their managers) a clear view of what\u2019s expected<\/strong> to help employees onboard faster, direct their efforts where needed, and set personal and team performance goals they\u2019ll be evaluated against.<\/li><li><strong>To let candidates self-assess their suitability.<\/strong> Making job descriptions available during recruitment helps prospective candidates judge whether their skills, experiences and preferences make them a good fit\u2014before they apply or proceed.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">You can use job descriptions to extract the bones of a job posting quickly. However, job descriptions are typically more in-depth and less dynamic than a job posting\u2014the emphasis is on clarity rather than persuasiveness (although you should sell your role and your company).\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are Job Descriptions Obsolete?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no legal requirement to write job descriptions. But carefully structured job positions can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Reassure jobseekers or motivate new hires<\/strong> by providing hard-to-research context and additional detail about the job, the team and the company.<\/li><li><strong>Help you avoid employment law issues<\/strong> by providing proof of job requirements that might be disputed during unfair hiring or dismissal cases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">In its advice to employers about managing employees whose work has been unsatisfactory, Australia\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairwork.gov.au\/workplace-problems\/common-workplace-problems\/my-employee-isnt-doing-their-job-properly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fair Work Ombudsman says<\/a> it is best practice to \u201cset clear expectations from the start, such as writing performance expectations in a position description or performance plan.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What To Include In A Job Post?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A major reason people resist writing job descriptions, or let them become out-of-date, is that they\u2019re not equipped to comprehensively define and document their structures, work models, responsibilities, workflows, processes, benefits or team cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>A lack of internal clarity leads to job descriptions that are vague, nondescript and inaccurate.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, a hiring manager and HR specialist or recruiter will work together to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Analyse your workforce gaps<\/strong>, and current and future needs within the team and company.<\/li><li><strong>Consider how the role interacts<\/strong> with team members and roles in other business functions.<\/li><li><strong>Determine the policies and work models that apply<\/strong> to the position, such as OHS considerations, diversity goals, whether you can offer flexible arrangements, and whether there are compliance\/training requirements?<\/li><li><strong>Use desired outcomes to identify the work required<\/strong> <strong>to achieve them<\/strong>, plus any genuine constraints around the worker\u2019s capabilities, knowledge or how results are achieved.<\/li><li><strong>Clarify what \u2018success\u2019 in the role could look like<\/strong> and how it will be measured.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This exercise prepares you to write a clear job description, but how should you structure the actual document?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, some notes on formatting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Use personal pronouns<\/strong> like \u2018you\u2019 and \u2018we\u2019, not dry language like \u2018the employee\u2019.<\/li><li><strong>Break information into sections<\/strong> with sub-headings and bullet points.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The best job descriptions also include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. A Meaningful Job Title.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Include keywords and industry terms that qualified candidates actually use, rather than your internal hierarchies, lingo or program names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Also, ensure the job title aligns with the role&#8217;s core responsibilities. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Spicing up job titles with trendy terms can confuse the issue for best-fit candidates\u2014for instance, including the term \u2018social media\u2019 in the job title for a role primarily focused on public relations management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/job-description-writing.jpg\" alt=\"job description\n\" class=\"wp-image-92698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/job-description-writing.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/job-description-writing-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/job-description-writing-768x499.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Job Type, Location and Conditions.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to clarify whether the role is full-time, part-time or something else, whether it\u2019s permanent or a contract, and where exactly the future employee will carry out their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also include details about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Working hours<\/strong> or work schedules.<\/li><li><strong>Flexible work options<\/strong> available.<\/li><li><strong>Travel requirements<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Physical or health requirements<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/formal-letter-format-australia\/\">What Is The Best Formal Letter Format?<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. A Compelling Company Description.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Summarise the role and how it fits into the broader company structure and contributes to your company mission, purpose, strategies or goals \u2014 touch on the importance of the role in realising these company objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also cover some top-tier benefits of belonging to your organisation and what makes your company unique. What will the employee gain from working there?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Avoid using too much internal jargon and focus instead on providing a high-level overview. Use this as an opportunity to <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/culture-change-in-the-workplace\/\">showcase your company culture<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Team Dynamics And Culture.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cover the basics like to whom the new position reports, how the team operates, and important relationships or shared processes with other departments or external suppliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aim to describe what working in the team looks and feels like, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>What a typical day or week might entail.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>How the team collaborates.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>How wins are celebrated<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Strengthen your employee brand by communicating the company values and examples of how these are expressed day-to-day within the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Core Responsibilities And Job Duties.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Provide a list of the specific tasks and operations performed regularly, including technical matters. You might also describe any important outcomes the person in the role should strive towards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Don\u2019t forget to cover any supervisory, reporting or compliance management obligations. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also want to clarify the limits of their responsibility or accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Gallup research shows one of the most important things people look for in their next job is a role that plays to their strengths. Gallup recommends recruiters \u201cmake the extra effort to understand what really excites a candidate about their work.\u201d And give candidates a \u201crealistic job preview\u201d highlighting the daily routines, team interactions and workloads they can expect.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Required Skills, Knowledge, And Qualifications.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A common approach is to outline:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Essential <\/strong>qualifications<strong>.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>The minimum<\/strong> years of proven experience.<\/li><li><strong>A list <\/strong>of both hard and soft skills.<\/li><li><strong>Nice-to-have <\/strong>skills and must-have skills.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A targeted approach to writing this section is critical, so you don\u2019t exclude or deter people who lack some elements but are a good match otherwise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Include only the most relevant requirements and rank them in terms of importance, so people can tell whether it\u2019s a must-have or a nice-to-have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcg.com\/publications\/2023\/recruitment-recommendations-for-employers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A 2023 study from Boston Consulting Group<\/a> found that reducing biases and barriers can help a company increase its talent pool: \u201cThey may, for instance, put less emphasis on formal requirements for attributes such as degrees and years of experience and focus instead on skills, motivations, and potential. Employers may also consider hiring potential candidates who are a 70% fit and then training them to quickly come up to speed on the remaining requirements.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Goals, Milestones And Timeframes.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have performance management metrics for a role, you can include them in the job description. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or you might define key outputs you expect the new hire to deliver across the first one to six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Example.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">&#8220;Develop a strategic communications plan within the first month in the role.&#8221;<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Compensation And Perks.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes a breakdown of the salary range, superannuation and standard employee benefits offered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could also include details about performance review and salary increase cycles, how your company manages internal promotions, bonuses, stock options, training budgets, reward and recognition programs, and succession planning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s an opportunity to convey the full breadth of opportunities for reward and advancement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">It\u2019s wise to include contact details for someone who can answer specific questions about the role, but ensure it&#8217;s someone with the capacity to respond quickly to queries.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Describe Duties And Responsibilities.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be realistic about the depth and breadth of activities and outcomes you can expect from a single human being.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>Jobs that ask for the world yet offer a pittance will turn off top talent. Sense-check whether the list of tasks you develop represents a role\u2019s core workload, and aligns with the level of expertise and previous experience the role asks for.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Be specific when describing tasks and why they matter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Avoid vague statements<\/strong> like \u2018You\u2019ll manage email marketing.\u2019<\/li><li><strong>Instead say<\/strong>, \u2018You\u2019ll use Marketo software to develop a new series of automated client onboarding emails to support a lift in retention rates and satisfaction.\u2019<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Be honest about the work involved, but try to convey how different activities challenge or develop the person, or make an impact within the company or industry. An increase in job scope is a motivating factor\u2014 especially for active job seekers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/new-employee-onboarding\/\">Ultimate Guide To Employee Onboarding<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t limit a person\u2019s opportunity to innovate or use their creativity and initiative. 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Landing talented people is similar to lead generation\u2014it works better when people feel like they know and trust you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Infuse your job description with language that aligns with your brand, and draw on your company\u2019s unique purpose and values.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Include relevant details about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Attractive working conditions<\/strong> and approaches that job seekers want, such as remote and hybrid work. 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Impossible, Unwieldy Expectations.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s probably unrealistic to expect a marketing graduate to be proficient in three different kinds of enterprise software and be able to both write incredibly well and also be able to produce professional-grade videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, job seekers and employees relying on the job description will lose focus if the lists of job responsibilities and skills are too long and complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>Narrow your focus to the activities and attributes that matter the most. Provide the right level of detail to ensure people know what\u2019s required, yet won\u2019t be overwhelmed or discouraged.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:59px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. 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