Here are some simple prompts that can help put together an alluring job description. They won’t all be relevant, but they are the perfect base to build from.
Who are you? What are your core beliefs and functions as a business? Your ambitions. Yup – this is basically your elevator pitch!
If relevant, what are the potential nuances of working for your business.
A succinct paragraph outlining the role, title and covers things like who this role would be suited to.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities / Role & Responsibilities
Bullet point this section.
Expectation
Bullet point this section.
(technical skills/hard skills/soft skills)
- Technical skills
Bullet points
- Competencies
Bullet points
- Background/prior ideal experience
Bullet points
Values, principles, expectations of how staff treat each other and act for example.
Could be included in the above section.
Now you’ve expressed your expectations – lay out clearly why someone would want to come and work for you beyond the opportunity and the dollars.
This could include, hybrid working options, bonus schemes, training programs or upskilling opportunities, subsidies, insurance, car park, dogs in the office, birthdays off, coffee machine, and yes, a fruit bowl.
Your Job Description is the opportunity to outline not only the role but also the business. Include things like: are you Toi Tu certified, a BCorp Business? What associations are you connected to or affiliated with? What is your diversity, equity and inclusion policy?
It all looks the part when branded and designed to align with your business
