Job Requirements Definition
Job requirements are a key part of the job description. They outline what an employee must be able to do, know, or possess to successfully perform their job duties. This includes necessary qualifications, as well as required equipment, tools, technology, access, permits, or other resources. So it is a list of qualifications, skills, work equipment, tools, devices, machines, access rights, authorizations or anything else that an employee must have to perform the required work.
- What the employee needs to accomplish, achieve, or obtain
- Required expertise, qualifications, experience, and skills
- Health and safety requirements
- Physical demands of the job
- Necessary tools and equipment
- Required authorizations and access (e.g., to systems, software, or facilities)
- Clearly defined requirements are crucial for selecting the right candidate, as well as for their onboarding and professional development.
- You can describe these requirements in writing or leverage a requirements catalog.
What the job requirements usually include
Requirements include everything an employee must know, know or have in a given workplace.
Qualifications, Education and Skills
- Education and knowledge
- Language skills
- Skills
Equipment requirements
- PPEs, Protective work equipment
- Work tools
- Requirements for the equipment of the working environment
- Work tools
- Machines, devices, tools
Access requirements
- Access to the premises of the company
- Application access requirements
- Requirements for access to information
- Access to company premises
- Access to the company applications and software
- Access rights
- Authorizations
Examples of Job Position Requirements
Examples of Qualification Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Proficiency in MS Excel
Examples of Equipment Requirements
- Computer
- Mobile Phone
- Cell Phone Plan with Unlimited Calling
- Office Space with Desk and Chair
Examples of Access Requirements
- Access to Accounting Software
- Building Access Card/Keys
How to Enter Job Descriptions in Aptien
- Go to Organization Settings
- Select the "Job Descriptions" tab
- Follow these instructions