Job specification and job description are the terminologies used in HRM which relate to some extents. They both aim at helping recruiters to accomplish the recruitment process. This post is going to explain the difference between the two.
Meanings
- Job specification is a list of qualifications needed in a job.
- Job description is a document which provides information related to a job.
Contents
- Job specification includes required skills, education level, experience, personality traits and physical demands.
- Job description includes job title, job summary, key responsibilities, qualifications, reporting structure, working conditions and compensation. Further more, job specification is an element of job description.
Purposes
- The main purpose of job specification is to show the experience, skills, knowledge and ability required in performing a job.
- The main purpose of job description is to provide overall details about a job.
You can also read;
- Advantages of job specification (Importance of job description)
- 5 job specification components (elements of job description)
- 5 characteristics of a good job description
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