Sault College Career Essentials Using Job Descriptions and
Sault College Career Essentials Using Job Descriptions and Company Profiles Student Job Centre 2017
Job Descriptions • Always get a proper job description for any job that you plan to be interviewed for • Relate your skills and experience to what is needed for the job Student Job Centre 2017
Most Job Descriptions Contain… Job Summary or Overview – this describes the primary focus of the position, the scope of work, working relationships, and requirements. Qualifications – this details the background required for success on the job including number of years of hands-on experience in the field, special skills, training, licensing, certification, and educational requirements. Duties and Responsibilities – this consists of an action-based list of typical day-to-day duties, along with management or functional responsibilities and communication channels. Reporting and Supervising Relationships – this contains responsibilities for leading or supervising the work of others and identifies the title of the person to whom the incumbent reports. Student Job Centre 2017
Company Profiles • Companies have personalities and employers will often go to great lengths to ensure that you will be a good fit for the organization • It is essential for you to know as much about the company as you can. This will help you determine if and why you think you are a good fit and help you to gain a good knowledge base of the company which will be beneficial in an interview and as a potential employee Student Job Centre 2017
Most Company Profiles Contain… • • • Contact Name and Title Total Yearly Revenue Total Employees Industry Products and Services Customer Base Location(s) Competitive Advantage(s) Mission Statement Core Values Student Job Centre 2017
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