Job description

A job description is a useful tool in preparing for the interviewprocess. It helps the interviewer understand the job and provides anoverview of job duties for applicants. In this Assignment, you willdevelop a comprehensive job description. Unit 3 [HR400]
Unit 3 Assignment: Job Descriptions
A job description is a useful tool in preparing for the interview process. It helps the interviewer
understand the job and provides an overview of job duties for applicants. In this Assignment you will
develop a comprehensive job description.
In this Assignment, you will be assessed on the following outcome:
HR400-1: Plan the steps involved with the recruitment and interview process.
Assignment:
Before starting this Assignment, review the Assignment Checklist. Then, in a separate Word
document, write a 2-page paper based on the following scenario:
You are the hiring manager at a major home improvement retailer, Home Improvement Center, and
need to fill a position for a night shift supervisor. Applicants should have retail business experience,
preferably in housewares, and at least some supervisory experience. You are looking for someone t o
fill third shift from 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. Your company offers the industry standard for salary, benefits, and
growth opportunities.
1. Write a comprehensive job description for this position that will help you prepare for the
interview process and address any questions you might receive from applicants. Be sure to apply
the guidelines for writing job descriptions you learned about in your reading. You are also
encouraged to conduct your own outside research on a major home improvement center to help
you complete this activity.
2. At the end of the job description, provide an explanation for how you incorporated the
guidelines for writing job descriptions found on pages 79–80 in your text.
Assignment Checklist:
● This Assignment should be in a 2-page Word document, in addition to the title and reference
pages.
● It must be written in Standard English and demonstrate exceptional content, organization,
style, and grammar and mechanics.
● Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples where asked.
● Your paper should provide a clearly established and sustained viewpoint and purpose.
● Your writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful.
● A separate page at the end of your research paper should contain a list of references, in APA
6th edition format. Use your textbook, the Library, and the internet for research.
● Be sure to cite where appropriate and reference all sources. Your sources and content should
follow proper APA 6th edition format. Review the APA formats found in the Writing Center.
● Review the grading rubric below to ensure all points have been captured in the paper.
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Directions for Submitting Your Assignment
Be sure to respond to all the questions using the critical elements listed in the Assignment Checklist.
Submit your Assignment in a separate Word document by the end of the unit to the Unit 3
Assignment Dropbox. Make sure to save a copy of your work and be sure to confirm that your file
uploaded correctly.
Unit 3 Assignment: Job Descriptions
Points
Possible
Points
Earned
Content and Analysis
Develop a comprehensive job description.
30
Demonstrate application of guidelines for writing job descriptions.
15
Writing style, grammar, and APA 6th edition format
5
Total
50
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