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Job Specification: Definition, Examples, and How It Differs From a Job Description

HR Glossary · 11 min read ·

What a job specification is, what belongs in one, how it differs from a job description, and a worked example — plus how sharper essential criteria improve recruitment outcomes.

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  • Recruitment
  • Glossary
  • Hiring

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What a job specification is, what to include, essential vs desirable criteria, a worked example, and how it differs from a job description.