Reflection on yesterday's class

Yesterday in class we discussed issues in chapter 4. One of the things that was discussed in length about was creating job descriptions. A job description is a list of the tasks, duties, and responsibilities that a particular job entails. My understanding of job descriptions increased in how important they are for HR professionals. We talked about how job descriptions are a valuable part of job analysis and how they help employers and employees understand the expectations of a particular job. Doing so helps with screening for proper applicants, which shortens the hiring process and decreases cost.

Another thing job descriptions do is help with performance appraisals. Employers and their workers can get on the same page and often times, updates to job descriptions are made during this time. At my current employment, the job description for Mentor's is really broad and general. I did not realize that my job would entail so many things. For me, this was a good thing, because my employer allows me and my co-workers to do many things and get involved in many aspects of operations and treatment. For some, a general description could be a hard thing to deal with. Some people don't like new things and don't like to feel that their employer is giving them things to do that aren't included in their job description. They feel like they're not getting paid for what they were hired to do.

I personally don't like a really strict and defined job description. I feel like it limits my opportunities for advancement and knowledge and I'm glad that I am given the freedom to expand my job description at my current job.