The Job Spec

The most important part of the whole recruitment process is the job spec. It is vital that the job spec clarifies not only the requirements of the job, but the competencies required to be able to do the job. It is also important to know what other factors can influence the job and therefore, what criteria will govern the client’s final selection. If the job spec is not clear to both you and the client, and if you omit any details, you can end up spending a huge amount of time on recruiting candidates that are not suitable. This is the main reason why some recruitment consultants simply do not make it in the industry – they end up wasting more money than they make.

Taking the Order
The details required are listed below. It is important to note that these details are always outlined on a standard Job Sec Form . No recruitment consultancy operates without one.

Customer Details
- Name of Company;
- Type of Business (Manufacturing, Distribution);
- Product/Service;
- Staff complement;
- Physical and Postal addresses;
- Contact Details – phone, fax, e-mail, website;
- name of person responsible for the recruitment of this position;
- an alternative contact – name and position;
- who the account should be addressed to;
- reporting structure above and below the position;
- working environment; hours; days; transport; parking;
- canteen facilities; facilities for disabled; other general.