Courses / Job Analysis & JD Writing
6. Specifying Required vs. Preferred Qualifications
Separate and phrase mandatory qualifications versus nice-to-have qualifications to avoid unnecessary barriers to applicants.
Talent Acquisition / Job Design
Specifying Required vs. Preferred Qualifications
Clearly separate must-have qualifications from nice-to-have ones so applicants know who should apply and you widen the talent pool.
"If I list everything as 'required', I scare away good candidates who could learn parts of the role on the job."
Required qualifications are the non-negotiable skills or credentials needed to perform the core duties on day one; preferred qualifications are additional skills or experiences that are beneficial but not essential.
"If I list everything as 'required', I scare away good candidates who could learn parts of the role on the job."
Required qualifications are the non-negotiable skills or credentials needed to perform the core duties on day one; preferred qualifications are additional skills or experiences that are beneficial but not essential.