Free Sample of Job Descriptions

When you are trying to find a new job or decide on a career, looking at a free sample of job descriptions is a very good idea. The information it contains can help you focus on the right kinds of opportunities for you.

Read job descriptions carefully.

When you are looking at a job description, it will likely be made up of several sections. Here are some examples:

• Job Title

This is a very basic, but very important, piece of information. The reader needs to know exactly what the job is called. The language used should be short and to the point and should accurately reflect the position. The job description writer can go into more detail later on, but the title should be clear enough so that anyone can understand it.

• Department

The person reading the job description will want to know what department this job is part of, as well as the reporting structure for the position. The job functions of a person may vary, depending on the department he or she is working in and who the supervisor is.

• Location

The location may be the city or town where the job is located. In a situation where the company or organization has more than one office in the same city, then the job description should indicate the correct one.

• Job Summary

The job summary portion of the description is a brief statement outlining what the person holding that position is expected to do. It is usually one or two sentences long.

• Job Duties

This section of the job description is where the details of the job are set out. It should include a series of points indicating what duties the person performs and the kinds of equipment and resources he or she normally uses on the job. The job duties may also include whether the person will have contact with customers, suppliers or other departments.

• Education and Experience

Part of a detailed job description is listing the level of education required for the position. In some cases, a certain level of related experience may be considered instead of a degree. For some types of work, including those that require a license or professional designation, a specific level or type of education is required. This should be included in the job description.

• Knowledge and Skills Required

This is the portion of the job description where any particular knowledge or skills required are listed. For example, if a background in accounting, financial services, agriculture, or customer service would be helpful, it should be mentioned in this part of the job description. Likewise, if the job calls for someone with a good eye for detail, the ability to work as part of a team, or someone who works well under pressure, it should be listed in the job description.

• Working Conditions

Part of considering whether a particular kind of job is right for you is to find out what the working conditions are like. You will want to know whether you will be working indoors or outside, in a company office or visiting customers at different locations. Working conditions also include whether you need to stand or sit for extended periods of time or if you need to be able to lift objects as part of your job.

You can find a free sample of job descriptions on several web sites. Here are some examples that you can check out to see different styles of writing them:

• Sample co-op job descriptions are listed on the University of Victoria Business web site.

• The Supporting Advancement web site has examples of job descriptions for several positions, including Accountant, Clerical Assistant, Fund Officer, Grant Writer, and more.

• You can find a sample job description for an Administrative Assistant here.

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