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title: "Creating job requirements"
slug: "how-do-i-create-job-requirements"
description: "Add qualification or competency requirements to a job, flagging each as essential where needed."
updated: 2026-07-29T09:28:20Z
published: 2026-06-10T11:26:23Z
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# Creating job requirements

## How do I create a single requirement?

1. Go to **Cintra iQ**: Employer Settings > Jobs > record in Navigator > Forms > Job Requirements. The **Job Requirements form** appears.
2. In the **Job Requirements - Qualifications** pane, right-click: **New**. The **Insert Job Requirement Qualification** form appears.
3. Enter the name of the **Requirement**.
4. Select the **Qualification Name**.
5. Determine if it is an **Essential Requirement**.
6. Add **Notes**, if necessary.
7. Click the **OK** button. The **Requirement** appears in the **Job Requirements - Qualifications** pane.
8. Continue to add more qualifications or a **Competency**, if necessary.
9. Click the **Finish** button when complete.

## How do I create a single competency?

1. Go to **Cintra iQ**: Employer Settings > Jobs > record in Navigator > Forms > Job Requirements. The **Job Requirements form** appears.
2. In the **Job Requirements - Competencies** pane, right-click: **New**. The **Insert Job Requirement Competency** form appears.
3. Enter the name of the **Requirement**.
4. Select the **Qualification Name**.
5. Determine if it is an **Essential Requirement**.
6. Add **Notes**, if necessary.
7. Click the **OK** button. The **Requirement** appears in the **Job Requirements - Competencies** pane.
8. Continue to add more competencies, if necessary.
9. Click the **Finish** button when complete.