Career & Leadership Real Talk

Ep 80 - How to Write a Brilliant Job Description


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If you've ever been asked to write or update a job description without any training, this week's episode is for you. We discuss how to approach it, what to include and what you need to do before you start writing

Key points from this episode

  • Why you should think of a job description as a marketing asset, not just an internal document
  • How to define what you actually need from the role
  • Striking the balance between what's essential and what's desirable
  • Why simple, conversational language is so important to crafting a great job description

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