Writing A Job Specification
A simple document to define your requirement and interest potential candidates
A job specification serves two purposes – it helps us find you the right people to interview – it sells your company, the role and its responsibilities to those that you decide to interview.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Be clear about exactly what you want and don’t be tempted to write a wish list. We believe that ‘essential skills’ should be just that.
WRITING A JOB SPEC
Which three skills are absolutely ‘essential’? Exactly what does someone need to be capable of with the ‘essential skills’ to fulfil your role and its responsibilities? What does someone need to have experience of to carry out the job and how much experience do they need?
Don’t be tempted to list too much experience or too many essential skills – if you’re unrealistic we’ll find it difficult to help you. We’re good but we can’t perform miracles!
SELL THE COMPANY
Defining the company by size, turnover and number of customers underlines the good reasons for joining. Most are looking for a career and you need to make sure that your company looks an appealing place to work. Although awards, achievements and market position may well be listed on your company’s homepage, reaffirmation isn’t going to do you any harm.
SELL THE OPPORTUNITY
Why is the company a good one to join? What are the benefits of being part of the business? How will being involved with the company enhance someone’s career?
There are hundreds of job demanding similar skill sets – you need to attract the best people.
To fully sell the position available, can you boast any of the following?
- Are you using cutting edge technology?
- Do operate from an enviable location?
- Are you an industry leader?
- Will someone be joining the business or the team at an exciting time?
- Is the team highly experienced?
- Do you enjoy industry recognition?
- Do you offer formal training?