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1. Working in pairs, interview a classmate about a past or present job position. 
2. Answer the following questions: 
   1. In a brief statement (three to four sentences) describe the basic purpose of your position; i.e., why does this job exist? 
   2. What are the most important responsibilities of your position, and how much time do you spend on each of these? List each main responsibility in order of importance. Start each statement with an action verb such as "provides," "determines," "verifies." 
   3. What are the key tasks for each of the responsibilities? What percentage of your time each month do you spend on each task? 
   4. What are the physical surroundings and/or hazards of your position? (This can include travel, exposure, danger and environmental risks.)
   5. Describe the mental and physical effort you expend in performing your work. For example, do you have long periods of intense concentration? Is there a lot of routine? 
   6. What knowledge or basic skills are required to successfully perform this job? 
   7. Describe two or three of the more difficult problems you must solve to get your job done.
3. What did you discover about the job analysis interview process and the information you collected?