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Frequently Asked Questions

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  1. I can’t find the job title for one of my jobs or The NOC job description that matches the job title I use is not at all what my employee does. What should I do?

    The job title you use may be specific to your company, whereas titles in the NOC are more general. Try searching for similar but generic titles. You can also search by “Main duties” by entering key words such as telephone if your employee answers phone calls or customers if your employee is responsible for customer relations. Check the NOC description to determine if it reflects specific work done in your company.

    Also, as mentioned in Chapter 1, you may need to combine information from more than one of the official NOC job descriptions to more accurately reflect the unique aspects of your business.

  2. The search engine gave me too many results. Do you really expect me to go through all of these different possibilities?

    Many occupations are linked, for example, to serving customers. If you searched the NOC database with a keyword such as clients, it is possible you were provided with over 100 results. You may want to refine your search by identifying other duties.

  3. Each occupation listed in the NOC has a four digit-code.What does it mean?

    The NOC was developed to provide a standardized way of describing and understanding the world of work. The coding is used to classify occupations according to their skill type (nature of work performed) and skill level (education or training). To learn more about the coding and how it is used in other applications, visit the NOC Internet site.

  4. I can’t find an answer to my question. Can you help me?

    Send an email and you will receive a response within five business days. Please mention you are a user of the Handbook to Job Descriptions.

  5. Can you help me in using the templates and / or creating HR management tools and procedures?

    To ensure you receive the best advice on matters related to human resources management, you may want to contact a HR management professional in your region.

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Date Modified:
2011-08-29