Job Requirements: Are They Necessary

I want to talk about job requirements: are they necessary? 

They might not be as important as you think.

Did you know that most men apply for jobs even if they only meet 60% of the requirements?

Most women, on the other hand, feel they need to meet 100% of the requirements to apply.

This can lead to a lack of diversity in professional positions, and it’s a topic that’s been on my mind for quite some time.

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Job Requirements: Are They Necessary

Keep this in mind.  It’s skills that matter, not necessarily where you went to school.

It’s performance on the job that counts, not just your pedigree or where you graduated.

And finally, it’s competencies and abilities that should shine through, not just a long list of credentials.

You see, I’ve been on the other side of the hiring table and guilty of putting down educational requirements that weren’t necessary.

In my experience, having high standards is important, but a four-year college degree doesn’t always equate to the best candidate.

In recent years, many companies have started reevaluating their educational requirements.

For example, Bank of America has over 7,500 available positions, and only about 10% require a four-year degree. Hasbro, Terminix, Penguin Random House, IBM, and GitHub have also shifted away from strict college degree requirements.

Today, the landscape is changing. Only around 30% of companies now require college degrees.

Walmart, for instance, promotes 75% of its store managers from entry-level positions without requiring a degree. Store managers there can earn upwards of $170,000 a year.

So, if you’re a woman or anyone who’s hesitating to apply for a job because you don’t meet all the listed requirements, remember that those requirements might be more of a wish list than a strict rule.

Don’t miss out on opportunities because you think you need 100% of the qualifications.