personnel specification
a list of certain precisely defined attributes that will be required in the successful candidate for a particular job, including educational or other qualifications, training, work experience, physical characteristics (e.g., strength, fitness), and specific work-related abilities. More general criteria, such as interests and personality traits, may also be included in the specification. Because these attributes are considered to be predictors of successful job performance, they will be emphasized in publicity and may be tested during personnel selection. Also called job specification. See job dimensions; job requirements; knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. See also bona fide occupational qualification.