Onboarding Assignment (Job Description)

 Onboarding Assignment – Writing a Job DescriptionInstructions

Onboarding Assignment (Job Description) – Due Date: 2/19/18 (11:59 PM)

You are the hiring manager at a major home improvement retailer, Home Improvement Center, and need to fill a position for an exempt-status night shift supervisor. The applicants should have retail business experience, preferably in housewares, and at least some supervisory experience. You are looking for someone to fill third shift from 10 P.M.-6 A.M. There may be heavy lifting involved. Your company offers the industry standard for salary, benefits, and growth opportunities.

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 in your readings. You are also encouraged to conduct your own outside research on a major home improvement center and O*Net to help you complete this activity.

To successfully complete the assignments, you must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Write a comprehensive job description using the information provided.
• Apply the guidelines for writing job descriptions, as presented in your reading assignments this week.
• Conduct your own outside research to help you create a more realistic job description.
• Include a reference page to give credit to your sources.

Tips for Project Success  

Make sure that you include all basic categories for the job description. Research for the industry will be required. Your job description needs to be realistic! Please note this is NOT a job advertisement. Cite and reference sources and include your name on the paper.

Instructions:

• This job description should not exceed 3 pages in length including the reference page. (Format: 12 point, single space, Times New Roman font). 
• Please refrain from using a cover sheet (save the trees).
• Insert your name as a header on each page. 
• I will post a rubric, but here’s something important to know – SPELLING and CORRECT WORDS are very important to me!  

Due DateFeb 19, 2018 11:59 PM 

Rubric for Job Description Assignment

40 points

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Criteria	Points Available	Points Earned
Completeness and Understanding		40 points			points
EXCELLENT: The job description format is professional and includes all relevant components of a job description. It is clear the purpose of the job based on the job functions listed. Includes relevant KSAOs and shows the student has a clear understanding of the industry and the position. (40 pts) GOOD: The job description is satisfactory in format and content. Includes relevant functions and KSAOs although may not be thorough or show a complete understanding of the job and industry. (34 pts) FAIR: The job description is unsatisfactory in content. The student did not utilize outside resources to aid in the development and understanding of the position or industry and only included a minimal amount of functions and KSAOs. (30 pts) POOR: The job description is not a professional job description, no clear task statements or KSAOs that would be relevant to the job assigned. No evidence that the student understands the job or the industry. (26 pts)
Mechanics (e.g. spelling, grammar, sentence structure)	20 points	points
EXCELLENT: Well written, with no errors in sentence structure, punctuation, grammar, or spelling. (20 pts) GOOD: The description is well written; however there are three or fewer errors. (15 pts) FAIR: The description includes four or more errors in sentence structure, punctuation, grammar, or spelling that detract from the meaning. (12 pts) POOR: The description includes multiple errors that interfere with meaning. (10 pts)
Evidence of Critical Thinking
EXCELLENT: It is relevant to the job and industry and can clearly be used for interviewing candidates, advertising the position and setting goals and standards. (40 pts) GOOD: The description is relevant and may be used for interviewing candidates, advertising the position and setting goals and standards. (34 pts) FAIR: The description is misleading, unrealistic, or unappealing making it difficult to use for selection and goal setting. (30 pts) POOR: The description is of little use in selection and goal setting. (26 pts)
Total	100 points

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