Qu'est-ce que Job description ?
Definition
A job description is an internal document that precisely describes a role: job title, main missions, required skills (hard skills and soft skills), reporting line and working conditions. It serves as the basis for writing a job posting.
In practice
A well-written job description facilitates CV screening and structures the structured interview. It also aligns expectations between the hiring manager and HR. In Belgium, it may be linked to a joint committee that sets a classification and salary scale.
Key takeaway
A precise job description reduces misunderstandings at hiring time and makes it easier to evaluate candidates against objective criteria.
Définitions connexes
Recruitment
The process by which an organisation identifies, attracts and selects candidates to fill a vacant position.
Screening
The initial selection phase that reviews applications to retain only those meeting the minimum criteria for the role.
Structured Interview
Interview format using a predefined set of identical questions for all candidates, scored against standardised criteria, to maximise fairness and predictive validity.
Competency Framework
Structured document describing the key competencies (knowledge, skills, behaviours) required for each role in an organisation, with performance indicators at each level.