The job description is the brief statement that tells about the general information about the job. In plain English, it is where the nature of the job is described. The job description is briefly taken from the job analysis, and it comprises of information about the workplace, duty-timing, salary, responsibilities and other general information.
The job specification derives from the job description; it is one of the most important readable information for the job-hunter as it tells about the eligibility criteria for the certain post. The job specification holds information regarding the eligibilities for the vacancy. It lets applicants know what skills, level of experience, education, and abilities are required for the role.
The differences are:
| The job description is a descriptive document prepared from job analysis that describes the duties, responsibility, role and scope of the specific job position. | Job specification is derived from job description which states the eligibility, minimum qualifications and skills required for performing a specific job position. |
The job description describes the job positon. It is a summary of what kind of tasks the employee is expected to perform after getting selected
| The job specification describes eligibility of the job holder. It states everything that the candidate must possess for getting recruited. |
| The job description includes information about work times, workplace, responsibilities, salary range, work environment, reporting authority and some general information. | The job specification comprises of specific information like the level of experience, age-limit, least qualification, certifications and personality traits and work orientation factors. |