Chapter 5: Job descriptions

Job descriptions are another very important source of information about a job. A job description is often provided when you contact a company asking for further details. Sometimes an employer will request that you phone to collect a job description before you apply for a job. Sometimes a job description will be on hand as part of the company’s normal human resources documentation. In essence, it is a longer version of the job advertisement. Some job descriptions also go into greater detail about the company and its history. In analysing job descriptions, you should ask the same seven questions as you did with the job advertisement. Here is ...

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