numerouno
12

The Public Sector in South Australia has for many years used "Job & Person Descriptions" that Consist of 3 major parts:
  • Summary of the position (conditions, accountability and focus type statements)
  • Functions of the position (broad description of the range of tasks and responsibilities), and
  • Person Characteristics (attributes deemed to be relevant to carrying out the tasks and responsibilities. These are further subdivided into:[list:e73ee8aa07]Educational Requirements
  • Skills and abilities
  • Knowledge
  • Experience
[/list:u:e73ee8aa07]To make things really long-winded, the Person Characteristics are further broken down into Essential and Desirable requirements.

Our department is currently looking at a competency based model for job descriptions. http://www.managementhelp.org/staffi...s/cmptncys.htm states that "competencies are general descriptions of the abilities needed to perform a role in the organization. Competencies are described in terms such that they can be measured."

I would be interested to hear from others about their experience in working with competency based job descriptions and how this has affected their recruitment processes and outcomes. Although competencies do not include experience, it would seem logical that experience will continue to be important in being able to demonstrate a given competency.

What are your thoughts?

PS: Quick reminder that the "Write Yourself A Job!" book (a guide to writing a Resume or CV) is still available for FREE download at <link outdated-removed> . Would love feedback on new look of site.

From Australia, Ballarat
pranati
49

well we have used both functional and personal (mangerial) competencies for job description and recruitment , career charting and it hAS MADE THE COMPANY MORE PRODUCTIVE BELIEVE ME AS NOW WE HIRE PEOPLE WHO match bopth the job and organization and whose needs are fulfilled by working in our organization...i believe its a need of the time...
From India, Mumbai
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