Deconstructing a Job Description

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Basics of a Job Description

Choose a Job Description or Two

Activity

Choose one or two job descriptions. Find your own by purposefully searching across several different sectors. Then, in this table, summarize the job responsibilities and list what stands out as the most important skills/expertise in the job description.

Self-Reflection Prompts

  • From the job description, what do you already know about the institution/company?
  • Does it make clear what is valued beyond skills and accomplishments?
  • Does this align with what you value in a career and your workplace?