Section: HR & People · RecruitmentDifficulty: Easy
Job Description
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A document outlining duties, responsibilities, and requirements for a role.
Also: JD · role profile
Definition
A job description is a formal document that details the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, and reporting structure for a specific position. It serves as the foundation for recruitment, performance evaluation, and compensation benchmarking. An accurate job description helps attract suitable candidates and sets clear expectations for the role.
Example
“The HR team updated the job description for the Software Engineer role to include cloud computing skills before posting it on job portals.”
Synonyms
- job posting
- role description
- position description
- job profile
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Related Terms
- Job Specification
- Person Specification
- Applicant Tracking System
- Role Profile