What’s the difference between job analysis and competency modeling?
Traditional job analysis has been around for more than 100 years, whereas competency modeling is relatively new. However, they both have essentially the same objective – to understand the requirements to perform in a particular job or role. But there are differences: • Job analysis is heavily focused on tasks, whereas competency modeling is focused primarily on the KSAOs required to perform those tasks. • Job analysis usually involves collecting a lot of statistical data from incumbents and their managers, whereas competency modeling uses more qualitative techniques. • Job analysis is focused on understanding the current situation, whereas competency modeling is more future oriented (e.g., what trends are emerging that will impact skill requirements tomorrow?). • Job analysis tries to cover all the details, whereas competency modeling intentionally deals with those elements that are most important to success. • Job analysis describes the average performer, whereas competency modeling d
