Differences between Job Description and Job Specification are given below:
Job Description:
1. A
job description is a written statement showing job title, tasks, duties
and responsibilities involved in a job.
2. A written statement of what the
worker actually does, how he or she does it, and what the job’s working
conditions are.
3. The HR manager creates this document to invite applications from prospective candidates for the open role.
Job Specification:
1. Job
specification tells about the skills, knowledge and qualities which are
required in a specific job like as what should be the educational
qualification, skills, etc. which are necessary to a job profile.
2. The manager identifies the necessary abilities and attributes needed for accomplishing the task.
3. It helps candidates to find a job that is the best fit for their skills and qualification.