The language of job descriptions

Keep job descriptions simple so that they are easy for job applicants to understand. Avoid complicated phrases, company jargon, or abbreviations. Below are some useful verbs to use when explaining key responsibilities:

to develop general training programmes
to work closely with branch managers
to implement new training courses
to prepare a staff training manual
to carry out an initial training audit
to assess customer service
to be responsible for the training budget
to identify future needs
to involve extensive travelling

Other useful 'doing' verbs for job descriptions:
to advise or to inform
to plan or to organize
to maintain or to keep at the same level
to support or to assist
to monitor or to check
to supply or to provide

Remember …
• people work for or at a company
• they work in a department or team
• they are responsible for other staff and for (doing) their work
• they are responsible to or accountable to their boss/manager