What is a job specification

Last updated: 2024-04-21
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Job specification is a complex written description and explanation of a particular job position. 

  • job specification as the “who” (who is the ideal candidate for the job)
  • job specification describes all job candidate requirements
Job position specification

What does the job specification include?

A job specification is a complete description of what an employee in the particular job position must do, know or have, in order to properly perform the required job. The job specification includes information regarding the general nature of the work to be performed and the employee characteristics required to perform the job.