What is a job qualification

Last updated: 2024-08-22

A Job qualification is part of a job specification and means required education, experience, training, certifications, skills, or other attributes a particular job position requires. In other words it's a list of what the employee must know or is able to do. 

Qualification prerequisites for the job

What job qualifications includes

  • Level and type of education
  • Work experience
  • Specific knowledge
  • Professional licences 
  • Personal qualities and attributes
  • Languages
  • Training
  • Certifications
  • Skills
  • Physical abilities

Job qualifications examples

  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork
  • 5 years' experience in accounting
  • University degree
  • IPMA Certificate