Human Resources: Writing An Effective Job Description
 

Learn how to craft compelling, legally compliant, and strategically valuable job descriptions that attract top talent and support business goals.
Course details
A well-written job description is more than just a hiring tool-it sets clear expectations, enhances employer branding, and aligns with business strategy. In this course, strategic advisor Jackye Clayton helps you to understand the essential components of an effective job description, analyze how to craft job titles and summaries that attract the right candidates, and apply best practices to structure responsibilities and showcase compensation. Learn how to evaluate job descriptions for compliance with legal standards, develop inclusive and unbiased language, and optimize job postings for AI and search rankings. Additionally, explore how job descriptions can be leveraged beyond hiring for onboarding, performance management, and workforce planning. By the end of this course, you will be able to implement a job description strategy that drives hiring success and long-term employee engagement.