what is the purpose of a job description?

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what is the purpose of a job description? 

Have you received a job description when starting a position? 

Did the job description accurately depict your day to day job duties?

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Note: The first and second part of the question is subjective hence we providing an answer for the first one only.

The most basic prerequisite for every job description is that it accurately and concisely outlines the duties of a certain role inside the company. This applies to hiring as well as existing workers, as neither group can be expected to do the work that the organization needs to be done without a clear understanding of what is expected of them.

Although this differs from post to position, the job specification and role tasks are typically given in a bullet-pointed style to ensure easy reading and understanding. Candidates can then assess whether their talents match those required by the position for which they are seeking. Employers can also check a candidate's qualifications during an interview by scanning the list of qualifications in bullet-point format.

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