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Writing Effective Job Descriptions
'Getting It Right, The First Time- So You Get The Right Person'

Who Should Attend?
Human Resource personnel, Administration Staff responsible for Human Resources, and / or Line Managers involved in staff appraisals, job evaluation, or other organizational changes.

About the Programme
This one-day course is designed to be of highly practical value to delegates. At the end of the programme, they will have the necessary skills to write Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for their organizations.

Course Objectives

• To understand the need for Job Descriptions and Person Specifications in the workplace
• To understand the difference between Job Descriptions, Person Specifications and Competencies
• To understand the components of both Job Descriptions and Person Specifications
• To understand the various uses of Job Descriptions and Person Specifications in the workplace
• To provide practice in constructing Job Descriptions and Person Specifications

What You Will Gain

• Practical experience in writing Job Descriptions and Person Specifications
• A guided understanding of the needs, components, and various uses of Job Descriptions and Person Specifications in the workplace

Programme Contents

• Effective Job Descriptions - Background
• What Is A Job Description?
• The Components Of A Job Description
• What Is 'Job Analysis' & Why Is It Important?
• The Definitions Used In Job Analysis
• Guidelines For Writing Job Descriptions
• Language In Job Descriptions
• Job Descriptions & Selection Recruitment
• The Jobholder’s Role In Job Analysis
• What Is A Person Specification?
• What Are Core Competencies?
• The Seven Point Plan
• Using These Documents For:
  • Selection & Interview
  • Staff Appraisal
  • Job Evaluation
• Guided Practice In Writing Job Descriptions & Person Specifications, Specifically For Your Workplace

1 Day - Non-Residential
Location: Dubai

Delegate spaces available on the following course dates:

Date: 31st August, 2008
Brochure Price: Dhs 1580.00
Online Price: Dhs 1,501.00 (Save 5% Online)

Date: 1st December, 2008
Brochure Price: Dhs 1580.00
Online Price: Dhs 1,501.00 (Save 5% Online)

Before the course each delegate will be asked to complete a Pre-Course Briefing Form to determine their individual objectives for attending the course. These objectives will be used by the tutor to give on-target training that is focused on the individual delegates.

At the end of the course each delegate will be asked to complete a Personal Development Plan that can be used as part of future appraisals and that will also be an important tool for management reference.

Total investment includes - Training Materials, Lunch & Refreshments.

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