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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
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nice-to-haves

What does Nice to haves mean?
  

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Hi, What does Nice to haves mean? Simply put, an optional requirement. eg Consider a job ad which includes: Must have knowledge of English.

  • Hi, What does Nice to haves mean?
  • Simply put, an optional requirement.
  • eg Consider a job ad which includes: Must have knowledge of English.
  • Knowledge of French would be an asset.
  • This means that knowledge of French is a 'nice to have'.
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Hi,

What does Nice to haves mean?

Simply put, an optional requirement. eg Consider a job ad which includes:

Must have knowledge of English. Knowledge of French would be an asset.

This means that knowledge of French is a 'nice to have'. It's an informal expression that is usually spoken rather than written.

Best wishe
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desireable
is the original meaning

in the context of resumes, see Clive's posting above
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It reminds me of the "haves" and the "have-nots"!

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