Introduction and Overview

• Main Uses of Job Descriptions
• The Linkage of Evaluation to Compensation
• How is Job Evaluation Relevant to Compensation
• An Overview of the Job Evaluation Process
• Why Are Job Descriptions Important to Job Evaluation
• Some Questions on Job Analysis
• Responsibilities ? Job Descriptions
• Job Description Terminology

Job Analysis Part 1 ? Purpose and Methods

• Uses of Job Analysis
• Job Analysis Methods
• Information Requirements Determine the Method
• Process/Steps
• Job Analysis Forms ? The Meirc Form Explained

Job Analysis Part 2 ? Information and Approach

• Sources of Information on Jobs
• Issues to Consider in Job Analysis
• Job Analysis Interviews
• Preparing for the Job Analysis Interview
• Job Analysis Guidelines
• Suggestions for Carrying Out a Job Analysis Interview
• The Dos and Don'ts of Job Analysis
• Practical ? Demonstrating the Job Analysis Interview
• Practical ? Carrying Out the Job Analysis Interview
• Feedback and Recap On Job Analysis

Job Descriptions

• Overview and Uses
• Job Description Components
• The Difference between Authority and Responsibility
• Job Description Guidelines
• Content Determined by Purpose
• A Meirc Job Description Form Explained
• Practical ? Writing Job Descriptions
• A Glossary of Terms Used
• Tools and Checklists
• Sample Job Descriptions
• Maintenance of Job Descriptions

Competency-Based Job Descriptions

• Skill Based Job Descriptions
• Types of Skill Based Job Descriptions
• Definition of a Competency
• Competency-Based Job Descriptions
• Identifying Critical Competencies