Recruitment can be challenging at the best of times.

It takes a well thought through and planned strategy, thorough screening and the use of careful analysis to get it right.

An enticing job description is imperative if you want to attract the best people to your company. As is often quoted, people grow organisations, not products and services; therefore getting your talent attraction process mapped out with accurate job descriptions that identify the criteria of the person you are looking for is vital.

Job descriptions have been around since the invention of the career. However, the importance of a job description from a “big-picture” perspective is often overlooked.

Many HR professionals and hiring managers put off updating or developing job descriptions because they believe they do not have the time or they do not appreciate how valuable they can be.

The truth is, an excellent job description aligns people with the goals and vision of a company. They help to define the structure of an organisation, determine how talent needs will be met, and identify gaps in the responsibilities of different roles.

This booklet is designed to help you achieve all these objectives and more.