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# Position Description

## The What

AKA Job Description, the Job Ad you will post on SEEK, LinkedIn, Indeed, etc

## The How

### Template

Find a template that has been used before. Keep the style consistent and keep the content up to date.

* PD templates provided by the HR, Hiring team, have been used before
* Latest company introduction
* Latest team introduction
* Latest employee value proposition
* Responsibilities in bullet points
* Qualifications in bullet points (optional)
* Additional Information like perks and benefits

### Revisions

* At least 3 revisions
* Should be reviewed by
  * The Senior Developer for hard skills, tech stack, platforms, frameworks …
  * Product Manager for objectives, soft skills, attributes, mindset, culture …
  * Data Analyst for analytics, critical thinking, data-driven mindset …
  * Other stakeholders

### Sign Off

* A heads-up to relevant peers and stakeholders about the final version
* A heads-up when Job Ad is published

## :white\_check\_mark: Exceptions

* Fast track if you have had a ready-to-use PD

## :scroll: Tips

* Check grammar and spelling
* Keep it short and spot-on
* No more than 2 pages
* Leverage internal candidates and your LinkedIn connections

## :hole: Pitfalls

* Silly spelling or grammar errors
* PD as an essay&#x20;

*<mark style="color:green;background-color:green;">Tips: Don't waste your time, the candidates' time, TA's time, agency's time. Keep it short</mark>*
