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Jan. 11, 2012

Art van Bodegraven and 2 other people answered this question

Does anyone have a good job description for a Chief of Staff?

This is a squishy one, I think. A description is likely to vary phenomenally, based on a number of factors, and could change over time for the same COO in the same organization. Therefore, the "from scratch" option seems right. Not least, it forces the ... more

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June 22, 2011

Bruce Hoag answered this question

What are some of the more unique Job Titles, Position Descriptions, and Roles you've come across?

My mother used to refer to herself as the Chief Cook and Bottle Washer!
But, I suppose one of the ones that I like the most is Chief Talent Officer, which I think is at Microsoft. It's a title that actually sounds as if it ... more

Dec. 30, 2010

Sam Beamond and 2 other people answered this question

What do "Online Marketing Managers" do?

There's a big differenece between traditional marketing and online marketing. So my thought is that having both is a mus.
Here's what I do as internet marketing manager:
Manage paid search campaigns
Manage comparative shopping engines (CSE) presence
Manage social media marketing outlets
Manage video marketing
Consult on SEO decisions
Manage affiliate ... more

Dec. 22, 2010

Lori Janjigian and 2 other people answered this question

What are your best tips for writing great job descriptions?

When you say you're dismayed by the level of talent, I assume that means it's lower than you'd like rather than just the wrong kind of talent.
Good job descriptions usually include the skills required and the job responsibilities. In many cases, they can look cookie ... more

March 24, 2010

Steve Davidson answered this question

IT help desk job description?

It will vary according to the actual job, of course, but generally:
- answering phone calls from end users (say whether mainly internal or external, if they're a specific group etc)
- answering email from userbase / customer base
- creating tickets using some form ... more

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Feb. 25, 2010

Nik Kellingley answered this question

Are job descriptions a hindrance for you too?

No, Job Descriptions are a worthy tool but they shouldn't be a straight jacket, ever single JD should contain something like this phrase "This job description is a guide to the major tasks and duties you are expected to perform, however there are many things ... more

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Jan. 6, 2010

Chelsea Hartfiel asked a question

Where can I find good human resources job descriptions?

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