A clear job profile: how do you set it up?

You are looking for a candidate to take over an existing position, you want to expand your business, or you are looking to expand through a position that does not yet exist. In all three cases, it is very important to ask yourself what you are looking for. Can you use an old job profile? Or does it need some adjustment. We are happy to explain how to draw up a clear job profile so that your search for the right candidate is easier.

How do you write a good job profile?

Put yourself in your potential new employee's shoes; what would you want to know about the position? What would you want to know about the company? In addition, think about; what exactly are we as an organization looking for?

Research shows that you look very much for a job profile of the departing employee. But is this really what you're looking for? What does this current employee not possess that you are looking for? Are there other activities within the team that this new employee can also support? What are the career opportunities for this position? These are all questions that you need to think about before creating a job profile.

What's in a good job profile?

Description of the organization

The candidate values company culture the most. So it is important that the candidate is attracted to the organization, the industry and the product or service the organization sells. Therefore, start the job profile with a good description of the organization.

Duties and responsibilities

After this, it is important to describe exactly what the job entails. What tasks will the employee perform? Where in the organization will the employee work? What responsibilities will the employee have? How many hours will the employee work?

Job Requirements

To attract the right candidates, establish a clear framework of requirements in your job profile. What is the minimum education someone has completed? How many years of work experience does this candidate have? What skills and characteristics are important for this position? Make sure you don't set too many requirements, because that way you will make the number of potential candidates smaller and smaller.

Employment

Of course, terms of employment are always negotiable, but it's good to indicate what your potential employee can expect. What pay scale will the employee be on? What are the working hours? What is the duration of the contract? Is it a full-time or part-time position? But fringe benefits such as vacation days, pension plan and advancement opportunities are also good to mention in the job profile.

Application process

Once you have named all the contents of the job profile, it is important to indicate how the application process will proceed. When is the closing date? How can candidates apply? Do they also need to submit a cover letter? Who can they contact for further questions? Within how many days will they receive feedback?

Keep it organized

In addition to having the above points in your job profile, it is important to pay attention to the following general points:

• Make sure your job profile is no more than 1 A4 sheet;
• Write short paragraphs of no more than 5 to 6 lines with short sentences;
• Use bullet points (this makes it easier to read);
• Post photos or videos with the job posting to give a good idea of the company culture.

We hope this has helped you get started writing a job profile. Of course, you can always browse through our job postings for a sample.