What is Requisition (Req)?
A requisition, often shortened to “req,” is the formal internal request to fill an open position. It typically includes the job title, department, hiring manager, compensation range, and business justification for the hire.
Why does Requisition (Req) matter?
Requisitions create an approval trail before recruiting starts, which keeps headcount and budget under control and gives recruiters a documented, agreed-upon set of requirements to recruit against.
How does Requisition (Req) work?
A hiring manager submits a requisition, it moves through approval (finance, HR, or leadership depending on the company), and once approved, it becomes an open req that a recruiter or ATS posts and tracks candidates against.
Frequently asked questions
Who typically approves a requisition?
This varies by company, but often includes the hiring manager’s manager, HR, and finance or budget owners for the department.
What is the difference between a requisition and a job posting?
The requisition is the internal, approved request to hire; the job posting is the external, candidate-facing advertisement created once the req is approved.
How BrightMove helps
BrightMove tracks every requisition from approval through fill, giving recruiters and hiring managers one shared view of every open role. Explore BrightMove for staffing agencies.