# Person Specification

For recruitment purposes, a person specification is often attached to a job description. This helps ensure that the person who will be doing the job has the right qualifications and attributes.

A person specification is a statement of the skills, abilities, qualifications, and experience that a person needs to perform a job.

### Example

#### Required competencies

- product knowledge of all hardware stock
- able to serve customers and meet their needs
- able to handle customer requests in a timely and organised fashion
- able to create displays using supplied products
- demonstrates accuracy with calculations, including money transactions
- shows initiative in maintaining tidiness and cleanliness in the department.

#### Qualifications

- National Certificate in Retailing or equivalent experience
- KiwiHost Certificate preferred

#### Experience

- at least two years in retailing is essential
- experience of hardware products is essential
- some management experience is preferred

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