Job Descriptions Essential Components of Job Descriptions 2

Question 1

What is the difference between a 'duty' and a 'competency' in a job description?

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A duty is a task the employee performs; a competency is a skill or behavior needed to perform it well

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A duty is a skill; a competency is a task

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They are interchangeable terms

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Duties apply to hourly workers; competencies apply to salaried workers

Question 2

Why might an employer include an EEO statement in a job description?

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To affirm the company's commitment to non-discriminatory hiring practices

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To describe the employee stock ownership plan

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To list the Equal Employment Opportunity salary grade

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To satisfy payroll tax requirements

Question 3

What role does the FLSA classification play in a job description?

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It indicates whether the role is exempt or non-exempt from overtime pay requirements

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It determines the job title format

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It sets the benefits package

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It defines the performance review cycle

Question 4

What is the significance of the 'Preferred Qualifications' section?

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These are additional skills that would make a candidate more competitive but are not required

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These are absolute requirements candidates must meet

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These replace the minimum qualifications section

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These are negotiated during the offer stage

Question 5

What should the 'Schedule and Hours' section of a job description communicate?

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Whether the role is full-time, part-time, shift-based, or flexible, and any overtime expectations

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The history of the department's work hours

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The candidate's desired shift preference

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Annual leave accrual rates

Question 6

Why is including a 'Benefits' section in a job description increasingly important?

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It differentiates the employer in a competitive market and attracts candidates who value total compensation

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It is mandated by the Affordable Care Act for all employers

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It replaces the need for an offer letter

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It is required for EEOC compliance