Focus on Essential Skills and Qualifications Without Stereotyping

Describe job requirements clearly, avoiding adjectives that imply gender stereotypes such as "aggressive" or "supportive." Centering descriptions on competencies rather than personality traits helps to eliminate subtle biases.

Describe job requirements clearly, avoiding adjectives that imply gender stereotypes such as "aggressive" or "supportive." Centering descriptions on competencies rather than personality traits helps to eliminate subtle biases.

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