Typically, the word “requisition” means a written demand or request. Therefore, a job requisition is the formal documentation used to request a new hire, and typically involves a form that the hiring manager fills out to gain permission to start the hiring process. While a job requisition, also known as a job req, does outline the ideal candidate’s characteristics and qualifications, it is more than a job description — it justifies why you’re making the hire too. Once the job requisition has been approved by HR, the recruiter can finalize the job description, publish the job posting and begin the recruitment process.
