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Back to EpisodesCrafting Clear Job Descriptions for Attracting The Right Talent to Your Org
Description
Emily Sander discusses how Chiefs of Staff, particularly in smaller to mid-sized companies, can craft effective job descriptions. She shares a five-section structure: intro paragraph, what you'll be doing, what we're looking for, benefits and perks, and call to action. Emily provides examples, like including "what you'll be doing" bullet points and adding a unique attribute section for clarity.
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Free Resources:
- Strategic Planning Checklist
- Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist
- A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff
- Chief of Staff Toolkit
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Who Am I?
If we haven’t met before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction to Effective Job Descriptions
00:33 Chiefs of Staff and Hiring Responsibilities
00:53 Personal Experience in Hiring
01:13 Learning Through Trial and Error
01:54 Five Main Sections of a Job Description
02:14 Section 1: Intro Paragraph
05:00 Section 2: What You'll Be Doing
07:32 Section 3: What We're Looking For
10:09 Section 4: Benefits and Perks
10:39 Section 5: Call to Action
10:51 Tips and Tricks for Job Descriptions
12:01 Conclusion and Contact Information