•Job description usually lists out the job title, location, job summary, working environment, duties to be performed on the job, etc.

-It measures the tasks and responsibilities attached to the job.

-Job description offers ample information about the job which helps the management in evaluating the job performance and defining the training needs of an employee.

•Job specification lists out the qualifications, experience, training, skills, emotional attributes, mental capabilities of an individual to perform the job.

-It measures the capabilities that the job holder must possess to perform the job.

-Job specification helps the candidates who are applying for a job to analyse whether they are eligible for a particular job or not.