The comprehensive information about jobs is obtained through a process called the job analysis. Job analysis has several uses, but the major use is in the job evaluation. Job Analysis is a process to identify and determine the particular job duties and requirements, and the relative importance of these duties for a given job. Then, judgments are made about data collected on a job.

The information thus gathered is then used in the candidate selection, training, classification, compensation & benefits.

Job Analysis collects information on the following areas:

• Duties and Tasks: Information collected about these includes frequency, duration, effort, skill, complexity, equipment, standards, etc.
• Work Environment: The work environment considerations include unpleasant conditions such as offensive odors and temperature extremes, noxious fumes, radioactive substances, hostile and aggressive people, dangerous explosives, etc.
• Tools and Equipment: Equipments used for doing the duties need to be specified in a Job Analysis.
• Relationships: Supervision given and received. Relationships with internal or external people.