Job descriptions and requisitions

Write job descriptions built on what the role really needs, raise a complete requisition, and get it approved before anything is advertised.

Skills you'll practise

Identify the parts of a job description and check each requirement is job-related
Separate essential from desirable requirements and remove ones that can't be justified
Complete a requisition with budget, justification and approvals before advertising
Check that an advert and screening criteria match the agreed job description

1.Job descriptions and requisitionsVideo · 2 min
2.What a job description is forLesson · 15 min
3.Raising and approving a requisitionLesson · 15 min
4.From description to advert and criteriaLesson · 15 min
5.Job descriptions and requisitions: knowledge checkKnowledge check · 17 questions
6.Job descriptions and requisitions: practical exerciseKnowledge check · 1 question
7.The requisition that says "young and energetic"Scenario
8.Final exam7 questions · passing it completes the course, so people who already know the material can test out

The lessons and questions are written from these references, so learners can go back to the original.

General HR practice (fair process, consistency, confidentiality, documentation); check local employment law and your own policies
General recruitment practice: job analysis, job-related selection criteria, inclusive wording

Tell us about your team and we'll walk you through setup, from choosing jobs to your first skills check.