Information sources of job analysis

Sources of job information to conduct a job analysis are:

1. External sources of job analysis

• Job analysis information from competitor such as job description and specification…
• Dictionary of Occupational Titles
• U.S. Standard Occupational Classification System
• Other on-line job descriptions

2. External sources of job analysis

• Job incumbents: observation, interview, questionnaire
• Supervisor of job: interview, questionnaire
• Job analyst
• Experts
• SMEs (Subject Matter Experts): people who have in-depth knowledge of specific job under analysis, job skills, and abilities
• Outside consultant
• Records/file/manuals
• Plans and blueprints
• HR information management system
• Existing job descriptions
• Manuals, publications

Reference documents:

What is job analysis
Purpose of job analysis
Process of job analysis
18 methods of job analysis
Classification of job analysis methods
Practical problems with job analysis
Information source of job analysis

Author: Davi Ngo, hrvinet.com

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