Job Analysis and Job Descriptions

Job Analysis Today

So what is Job Analysis today? Job analysis is the discovery and reporting of all pertinent information about a job. The job analysis process will identify why a job exists, and will also capture the knowledge, skills, abilities, and work environment of a job required for successful job performance by an incumbent. The process of job analysis requires reporting to be factual, concise, and precise. This ensures fair and accurate job documentation for job leveling purposes and affects internal equity, pay equity, and appropriate organizational alignment.

The end result of the job analysis process is a documented job description.

Current Methods

Job Analysis can be accomplished through several different methods:

• Job questionnaire
• Job observation
• Job interview

Sometimes it is accomplished through a combination of methodologies.