Job description:
The importance of job descriptions is that it helps potential candidates to know what is expected of them and how they will be evaluated within the interview process. With job descriptions it can be of great value to employers as it helps them to relate potential candidates back to the job role and see if they fit well with the description of the ideal candidate they are looking for. Job descriptions are very useful for both Tesco and the potential candidates who are applying for the vacancy as it lists all the activities which will need to be done whilst working with Tesco, it would give the potential candidate an idea of what the job role consists of, what their daily jobs would be whilst working for Tesco.
It is also very useful for the employers at Tesco as it will show them whether the potential candidates experiences matches up to what the vacancy is looking for. For example within the job description it may say that the role consist of “always putting the customers first and provide them with great service. You must get to know the customers and serve them with pride, also help to ensure that the products and services of Tesco are available for the customers at all times.” With this description the employers can match the potential candidates CV with the description made to see whether they have any customer service experience to add to whether they are good potential candidate to fill in the vacancy.
Having the job description with the employer at all times during the interview process is very useful as it helps the employer’s to make a decision for the selection process after the interviews. The reason for this, is because with the job description it clearly states as to what the job role duties and responsibilities consist of, with the duties and responsibilities that the job role has the candidates