Meaning of paper qualifications

[Rich7]

Test No. incompl/advan-25 "Interviews and Jobs", question 1

Before you start applying for any job, you must be absolutely sure you have the right paper ..........

(a) qualities
(b) qualifiers
(c) qualifying
(d) qualifications

Test No. incompl/advan-25 "Interviews and Jobs", answer 1

Before you start applying for any job, you must be absolutely sure you have the right paper qualifications.

Correct answer: (d) qualifications

Your answer was: correct
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what would be "paper qualifications"?

[Alan]

These are pieces of paper/documents that prove that you have certain certificates/diplomas/degrees.
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