What is the difference between a qualification and a requirement?

Question

I am appling for a job- the qualifications are 3.0 GPA, basic computer skills, writing skills, good communication skills, the requirements are Resume, letter of interest, interview, personal references, medical/accident Insurance. I do not have a 3.0 GPA are qualifications different than requiremnts and can I still be able to get the job.

Answer 1

Yes, a qualification is something the company wants from a applicant and expects the applicant to have. A requirement is something the company is looking for in a applicant but is willing to compromise and work around it and give an applicant the opportunity if they don't have it. You should still try for the job, don't let the qualifications discourage you. Good Luck!!

Answer 2

A qualification is not a strong as a requirement. In other words, if they want a 3.0 GPA and you have a 2.95, they may ignore that. But, if they have a lot of candidates that do meet all the qualifications, then you probably won't even be interviewed.

Of course, if you have a 3.0 or higher in your major, then you may wish to word the resume to say something like, B.S., Major: in Economics with a GPA exceeding 3.0. You don't have to show your overall GPA if your GPA in your major meets or exceeds the qualification.