Job analysis information should not be collected through:

past performance evaluations of the job incumbent.

direct observation of the employee doing their job.

filming employees as they perform their jobs.

interviews with the job incumbent about the job.

Complete the following table by identifying whether each example belongs in a job description or a job specification.

Example

Job Descriptor or Specification?

Skills Required

Knowledge of principles of employee selection and assignment

Ability to express ideas clearly both orally and in writing

Ability to independently plan and organize one$$s own activities

Knowledge of human resources computer applications desirable

Job Responsibilities

Work with project manager to generate monthly billing for projects.

Ensure timely collections.

Review subcontractor$/$material lien waivers.

Coordinate project financial closeout.

You are a manager at Baroque Space, a costume design company. Recently, your boss asked you to hire a new seamstress. You are now ready to begin recruiting. You know that if you use recruiting, you will be likely to bring new skills into the company, so you decide to use that approach.

Which of the following actions could you take to implement your decision?

Design a career path

Create a job posting

Create an online search engine ad