Job Description Form Templates

A Job Description Form is an essential part of the recruitment process. Given the massive breadth of possible descriptions a standard, generic form and only a few job specific forms are available. The latter should act as examples to refer to when completing a job description. The form should be provided to candidates prior to the interview to enable adequate preparation and ensure the candidates are fully aware of the responsibilities and expectation of the role. A job description form can help save time and resources for both employers and potential candidates. 

What are the benefits of a Job Description Form? 

Clarity of Expectations: Job descriptions provide clear and detailed information about the roles and responsibilities of a position. This helps potential candidates understand what will be expected of them if they are hired, reducing confusion and misunderstandings.

Targeted Recruitment: A well-written job description allows recruiters to target specific skills and qualifications required for the position, ensuring that they attract candidates who are the best fit for the role.

Legal Compliance: Job descriptions can help organisations ensure that their hiring practices are in compliance with employment laws and regulations. Clear job descriptions can help avoid discrimination and other legal issues during the hiring process.

Objective Assessment: When evaluating candidates, job descriptions provide a standardised basis for assessing qualifications and suitability for the position. This can help reduce bias in the selection process.

Benchmarking: Job descriptions provide a basis for comparing candidates and their qualifications. Recruiters can use them to assess whether a candidate meets the minimum requirements for a role.

Communication: Job descriptions serve as a communication tool between recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates. They help all parties involved understand the role's scope, responsibilities, and expectations.

Each employer/manager/recruiter is best placed to provide the appropriate job description. However, assistance in specifying competencies can be found in the Interview Guidance Notes which provides a list ranging from expertise in the job to problem solving, decision-making and management capabilities. This list of questions and competencies are examples only, and should be amended to suit the specifics of your business and the role for which you are recruiting.

Before preparing and completing a job description form a Recruitment Authorisation Form should be processed and then authorised to ensure each stage of the recruitment process has been completed.

• Generic Job Description Form
• Job Description Accounts Assistant
• Job Description Receptionist
• Job Description Sales Manager
• Job Description Sales Representative
• Job Description Waiting Staff

Job Description Form Templates is part of Employment. Just £38.50 + VAT provides unlimited downloads from Employment for 1 year.