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Job descriptions

Employers should formulate a job description when recruiting to a new position. When recruiting to an existing position, the employer should review the job description to ensure that it is up to date.

The job description should set out accurately the duties and responsibilities of the post and should be used with a person specification to identify the most suitable candidate.


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    by Ashleigh Webber 29 May 2020

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    by Ashleigh Webber 21 May 2020

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    by Jasmine Yule and Angela Lewis 30 Apr 2020

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    by Adam McCulloch 9 Mar 2020

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    by Rob Moss 4 Feb 2020

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    by Lee Biggins 10 Sep 2019

    Despite many employers making efforts to improve their candidate experience, some still fall short on the simplest aspects. Lee Biggins,...

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    by Dean Sadler 13 Jun 2019

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    by Brightmine 2 Apr 2019

    If a witness in a disciplinary procedure wishes to remain anonymous, how can the employer balance their privacy against the...

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    Is blind recruitment truly gender blind?

    by Charles Hipps 22 Mar 2019
    by Charles Hipps 22 Mar 2019

    More and more employers are turning towards blind recruitment methods such as removing names from CVs to reduce bias. But...

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    by Personnel Today 7 Oct 2013

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    Legal Q&A: Intellectual property clauses in employment contracts

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    by Personnel Today 7 Dec 2010

    Intellectual property (IP) clauses are used in employment contracts, as well as contracts with contractors and consultants, in order to...

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    by Personnel Today 18 Aug 2009

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    by Kat Baker 13 Aug 2009

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    by Louisa Peacock 27 Mar 2009

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    by Personnel Today 1 Dec 2008
    by Personnel Today 1 Dec 2008

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