I'm not sure where you're at in your career, but the easiest way to "Fast-track" is internships.

In the job poster, they will tend to list some things under essential and others as asset. Essential = must have, and Asset = optional.

Generally, entry level would be 5 years of less. Yes, it is quite a paradox. They are trying to get the person who gets the closest amount but usually not get someone who has exactly 5.

An exception is the government and military. They tend to be very strict on these requirements.