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Job descriptions need to be well written and thorough in order to be able to clearly convey what is expected of an employee on the job. Heres how to write a job description. 1Name a job title. At the top of the job description, include a formal labeling of the position to be filled. The label of the job is important and allows you to label it so that you can easily refer back to the position during interviews. 2Describe job duties/responsibilities. To write a job description you need to present a full list of what tasks will be assigned to the hired employee. Be thorough as the job description may serve as a type of contract between employee and employer if a question of responsibilities in the workplace ever becomes an issue. 3Describe dress code. Another important area to address when creating a job description is the dress code of the workplace (if applicable). Include any clothing or hygiene guidelines that are expected to be met. 4Detail schedule and hours. A job description should let potential employers know how many hours they will be expected to work, what days, and what time of day. 5Announce pay rate and compensation. Job seekers greatly appreciate a job description that includes information on salary or pay rate. Compensation is always an area of high interest, and making that information clear in a job description saves both the employee and employer time and frustration. 6List required and desired qualifications of an employee. What educational background, certifications, or experience are you looking for in an employee? Detail these qualifications when you write a job description. How Does a Job Specification Relate to a Job Description? Placing the wrong person in a job could translate to a $500,000 mistake for a sales representative alone, according to Harvard Business School. Costly recruitment errors can be avoided by crafting a thorough job specification section in your job descriptions. Definition A job description can be thought of as how the