THE JOB DESCRIPTION

INTRODUCTION TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION

A job description is a document that is intended to provide job applicants with a summary of the main job duties and responsibilities of the role in which they are applying. The description is usually drafted by the Hiring Manager in partnership with a Recruiter.

Having an accurate job description that captures the essential duties and responsibilities is critical in ensuring we are matching the right talent (required and desired skills), to the role in which we are recruiting. It establishes a baseline on what the minimum acceptable requirements are and helps ensure we best understand what is desired in an ideal candidate. It also provides an applicant a good understanding on if it aligns with their next career move.

When a job description is written well, it streamlines expectations and keeps all parties involved in the interview and selection process aligned to the hiring goals and objectives. The job description can be used for the following reasons:

• Provides applicants an understanding on the essential duties and required skills needed to be successful in the role
• To formulate questions in the interview process
• To support the recruitment team in identifying the right talent for the role
• To understand how the role fits within an organization
• To assist in forming a legally binding contract of employment
• To help the employee with setting goals and targets upon starting the role
• Aids in the evaluation of an employee’s job performance
• Assist in forming training, coaching and career development plans

ELEMENTS OF A JOB DESCRIPTION

A well-rounded job description will provide an applicant with an overview of the company, title and location of the role, the purpose of the role, key tasks and main responsibilities.

The elements are usually organized in the following order:

• Company Overview (Company Sizzle)
• Purpose/Objective of the Role
  • Location
  • Full-time or Part-time
• Job Title
• Job Summary
  • Key tasks
  • Main responsibilities
• Desired Professional Experience
• Education Level and/or Desired Qualifications
• Core Skills
• Necessary Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
• Who the Position Will Report to
• Number of Subordinates Reporting to Them
• Physical Requirements (If Needed)
• Work Environment
• Employment Conditions

ISGF JOB DESCRIPTION ELEMENTS

To ensure we remain strategic in our sourcing and advertising process, Account Managers at ISGF usually modify the job description for a few reasons:

• So other recruitment agencies are not able to identify the client and approach them with their own candidates
• To target specific skills in an applicant based on the hiring manager’s requirements
• Provide the Recruiter and/or the Account Manager’s contact information for applicants to contact directly with questions
  • ISGF Email Address
  • ISGF Bookings Link

The standard format for an ISGF job description is as follows:

• ISGF Intro
• Company Overview (Company Sizzle)
• Purpose/Objective of the Role
  • Location
  • Full-time or Part-time
• Job Title
• Job Summary (Job Sizzle)
  • Key tasks
  • Main responsibilities
• Desired Professional Experience
  • Education Level and/or Desired Qualifications
  • Core Skills
  • Necessary Certificates, Licenses and Registrations     
• Required Skills
  • Education Level and/or Desired Qualifications
  • Core Skills
  • Necessary Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
• Recruiter Contact Information
  • ISGF Email Address
  • ISGF Bookings Link
• ISGF EOE statement
  • ISGF is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)