Job descriptions can be a challenging aspect to navigate for both the employer and the employee. As the employer, you are trying to bring people to this job. You are trying to explain the job in simple terms, but not undermine the actions that go into completing daily tasks in this role. You aren’t trying to complicate the description but want the employee to feel interested in this job, as well as feel that they could be a great fit for this position. This also comes with balance; you don’t want just anyone applying for your job opening. You want top qualified candidates, believing this is an opportunity for them to grow in the industry, and are interested in pursuing a career with your company. It is almost a game of cat and mouse to an extent, because we have all had jobs where the description may not fully encapsulate the daily tasks and overall objectives.
As mentioned previously, the employee can feel a part of this game. You may see a job where the description seems to fit your job intentions, the career path you want to follow, and even gives you the opportunities to grow within the industry. However, when you apply and even successfully obtain the job, the expectations you had going in could be completely different from the experience. This automatically leads you to regret your decision, and disassociate from the opportunity in your hand, and focus on finding other opportunities out there. Just like that, you are right back to where you started. Job descriptions are a huge factor in applying for a position; however, in my opinion, the interview and first experiences with the HR team are what can sell you on the job itself. As much as you are trying to sell yourself, the company must feel they are selling to you, the employee, as well.
Respectfully,
Nate Smith