job description

Meaning

An official document or statement that outlines the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a specific role. It helps candidates and employees understand what is expected of them in their position.

Examples

• Please read the job description carefully before submitting your application.

  Please read the job description carefully before submitting your application.

• Updating the job description was necessary because the role has changed significantly.

  Updating the job description was necessary because the role has changed significantly.

• Managing social media accounts wasn't in my original job description, but I don't mind doing it.

  Managing social media accounts wasn't in my original job description, but I don't mind doing it.

• The HR department is drafting a new job description for the senior developer position.

  The HR department is drafting a new job description for the senior developer position.

• Does this job description match your actual day-to-day responsibilities?

  Does this job description match your actual day-to-day responsibilities?

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I need to read the job paper before applying.

  ✓ I need to read the job description before applying.

  Learners sometimes translate literally from their L1, but 'job description' is the standard professional term.

• ✗ This task is not in my work description.

  ✓ This task is not in my job description.

  'Job description' is a fixed collocation in English; 'work description' is rarely used in business.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The HR manager sent over the ___ so I could see what the daily tasks are.

  💡 The document detailing the role's responsibilities.

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  job description

• Writing an accurate ___ helps attract the right candidates for the vacancy.

  💡 The official list of duties for a position.

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  job description