CapraTek has a long history as a leader in the design and manufacture of computer server components and continues to provide innovative solutions to industry needs. CapraTek is now leveraging this culture of innovation to expand into emerging wireless technologies and is developing advanced smart-home technology. Last month, CapraTek announced development of an integrated wireless system that will provide seamless integration of virtually all home electronics and appliances. The simple web-based interface called Alfred! will be produced in a new manufacturing facility in central Illinois. While most of the new hires associated with this product line will be at the Illinois manufacturing facility, four regional sales representatives will be hired to support the new product line.

As part of the HR team, you are to conduct a job analysis and complete a job description for the regional sales representatives. By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

• • Explore technology tools that support recruiting and staffing management.
    • Identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position.
    • Articulate the components of a job description for this position. Include job duties and qualifications, education, work experience, and job competencies.
    • Identify wage information and employment trends for this position in a selected state.
  • Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and professional.
    • Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and professional.

Assignment Description

To develop the initial information for this assignment, use O*Net Online. Hint: Begin your search using Find Occupations and select "Career Cluster" to search "Marketing, Sales and Service." You can then research sales representative in any of the technical fields. Select a location (state) for hiring one of the regional sales representatives. Using what you know about CapraTek and what you find on O*Net, prepare a job description based on your analysis for the regional sales representatives with the following:

• • Identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position.
  • Articulate the components of a job description for this position. Include job duties and qualifications, education, work experience, and job competencies.
  • Identify wage information and employment trends for this position in a selected state.
  • Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and professional.Your report should meet the following requirements:
  • Written communication: Written communication is thoughtful and free of errors that detract from the overall message.
  • APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting.
  • Length of assignment: Four typed, double-spaced pages.
  • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
  • Communication: Understand the audience and communicate professionally.
  • No plagiarism please.  All sources must be cited