Having an accurate position description is an essential tool for employee success. Below are some guides for writing, reviewing and updating position descriptions.
Before writing or changing a position description ask...
- What is the purpose of the position?
- How would you categorize the position?
- What are the primary tasks?
- What percentage of time do the tasks take?
- What are the skills and/or abilities required to do the job?
- How much problem solving does the position have?
- How much freedom to act does the position have?