Friday 22nd January

LC: To write a person specification

When a company or business is looking for a new person for their company, they advertise the job on the internet or in a newspaper. If a person is interested in doing that job, they need to fill in a job application form. 

Job application forms contain different sections for them to fill in. One of these sections is called the Person Specification. In a Person Specification, the employer writes all the skills that the person should have if they want to apply for the job.

Here are some examples:

• An accountant should be good with figures. 
• A delivery driver should hold a driving licence.
• A headteacher should be good at communication and directing other people.
• A florist should be creative and imaginative. 

Below is an example of what a Person Specification might look like for a Police Officer. 

The candidate should have the following skills:

• should be good at communicating with others
• should be physically fit and healthy
• should be brave and courageous
• should have a good moral standing (knows right from wrong)
• should be approachable and friendly
• should be able to remain calm under pressure
• should be empathetic (can understand the feelings of others)

Your Turn

I would like you to write your own person specification using bullet points like I have. Imagine that Fagin is looking for a new pickpocket to work for him. What skills would this person need to have? 

Go to the template on Seesaw and complete the Person Specification for a 'Pickpocket'. It is called Pickpocket Needed! (Friday).