job description

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noun

an abstract of a job analysis containing the classification of and requirements for a job, used in hiring and placing prospective employees.

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Origin of job description

First recorded in 1955–60

Words nearby job description

Jobcentre, job classification, Jobclub, job control language, Job Corps, job description, job enlargement, job evaluation, jobholder, job-hop, job-hunt

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How to use job description in a sentence

He adhered to an institution-first mentality, interpreting the title of franchise quarterback as a lofty job description rather than a precious kind of football capital.
The NFL’s top QBs are waking up to their power, following Tom Brady and LeBron James|Jerry Brewer|February 11, 2021|Washington Post
Barrera said the committee will lead town halls, hold listening sessions and craft a job description and a vision for the new superintendent.
Morning Report: San Diegans Are Drowning in Water Debt|Voice of San Diego|January 28, 2021|Voice of San Diego
Politicking has somehow become part of the job description for college football coaches at elite programs, and in a normal season, that’s fine, even fun.
An easy guide to lobbying for a College Football Playoff spot during a pandemic: Don’t|Barry Svrluga|December 18, 2020|Washington Post
Republicans are divided over the RNC’s leadership, women-led blockbusters head to streaming, and job descriptions make a difference in the energy industry.
When ‘going the extra mile’ becomes a problem|ehinchliffe|November 23, 2020|Fortune

Hill also said, according to best practices, applications also should have included details on who is running the program, their résumés and job descriptions.
Domestic violence survivors say they were kicked out by the housing program that promised to help them|Rachel Chason, Katie Mettler|October 30, 2020|Washington Post
Then add in all bored people, as well as people whose job it is to report on celebrities.
Sia and Shia LaBeouf’s Pedophilia Nontroversy Over ‘Elastic Heart’|Marlow Stern|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
That officer fretting about his “stance,” we learn, is plagued by PTSD that cripples him both on the job and at home.
'Babylon' Review: The Dumb Lives of Trigger-Happy Cops|Melissa Leon|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Eric Garcetti succeeded Villaraigosa and has received high marks in his first year and a half on the job.
The Golden State Preps for the ‘Red Wedding’ of Senate Races|David Freedlander|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“I love my job and I love my city and I am committed to the work here,” he said in a statement.
The Golden State Preps for the ‘Red Wedding’ of Senate Races|David Freedlander|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
It has nothing to do with the regulatory job he is nominated for.
Sen. Warren’s Main Street Crusade to Pressure Clinton|Eleanor Clift|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Each picture bore a label, giving a true description of the once-honoured gem.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
Elyon is the name of an ancient Phœnician god, slain by his son El, no doubt the “first-born of death” in Job xviii.
Solomon and Solomonic Literature|Moncure Daniel Conway
Thus was the man left entirely to the devil, not even his life being reserved, as in the case of Job.
Solomon and Solomonic Literature|Moncure Daniel Conway
The king was struck with horror at the description I had given him of those terrible engines, and the proposal I had made.
Gulliver's Travels|Jonathan Swift
Also there is a description of Bampton, which once thrilled the readers of the Tiverton Gazette.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 107, November 3, 1894|Various

British Dictionary definitions for job description

job description

noun

a detailed written account, agreed between management and worker, of all the duties and responsibilities which together make up a particular job

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