The job description
Example: Job description outlines duties and responsibilities of a position
Definition
"The job description" refers to a detailed written statement that outlines the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, and scope of a specific position within an organization. It serves as a guide for both employers and employees regarding expectations and role functions.
Etymology
The phrase "the job description" combines "job," derived from the Middle English word meaning a piece of work, and "description," from Latin descriptio, meaning a detailed account. Together, they form a term used in human resources to clearly define what a particular job entails.
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"The job description" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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