Human Resources
Job Analysis & Writing Job Descriptions
Job descriptions precise enough to serve recruitment, appraisal and job evaluation at once.
Foundation2 days12 training hours6-22 participants
All training programmes are accredited by the Sharjah Private Education Authority.
Programme objectives
- Choose the right job information-gathering method
- Write accountabilities with measurable action verbs
- Define role requirements and needed competencies
- Link the description to the structure and to job evaluation
Detailed agenda
1
Day 1
Analysis
- Why job descriptions usually fail
- Gathering methods: interview, questionnaire, observation
- Analysing tasks and accountabilities
- A job analysis interview exercise
2
Day 2
Drafting and use
- The structure of a job description
- Writing accountabilities and success indicators
- Requirements: qualification, experience, competencies
- Workshop: writing a full description
Competencies developed
- Job analysis
- Technical writing
- Analytical interviewing
- Organisational design
What participants take away
- An approved job description template
- A job analysis questionnaire
- An action-verb bank for accountabilities
- A company-issued certificate of attendance
Prerequisites
None.
How it is assessed
Producing a complete job description for a real role and reviewing it with the group.
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