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Samerrustom Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary

Competencies VS Qualifications

What is the difference in meaning between the above two words, and which one is more formal please?
  

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competence = the expert ability in something; ability to perform a task. qualification = a set of requirements that one passes.

  • competence = the expert ability in something; ability to perform a task.
  • qualification = a set of requirements that one passes.
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competence = the expert ability in something; ability to perform a task.
qualification = a set of requirements that one passes.
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Thanks a lot of helping me.
Can I say "This job need special qualifations OR skills"?
Can I say "Job qualifications" OR "Job competences"?
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This job has the following requirements:
1. Three years or more experience in customer service
2. Fluency in English (CAE Score of B2 or better)
3. Computer literacy ...
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Thank you again.
Can you give me an example with "Competencies" please?
Can I say "This job needs/request the following requirements"?
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You must prove that you have the following competencies before you apply for this job:

1. Advanced Web Design using PHP, Dynamic HTML and CSS
2. Advanced Javascript programming
3. Advanced Transact-SQL
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samerrustomCan I say "This job needs/request the following requirements"?
No.

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