Emphasizing Skills Over Seniority Encourages Diverse Applications

Job titles that highlight competencies instead of rigid levels (e.g., “software developer” vs. “senior software engineer”) can encourage candidates with varied experiences to apply, especially those from non-traditional educational or career trajectories who might otherwise self-select out.

Job titles that highlight competencies instead of rigid levels (e.g., “software developer” vs. “senior software engineer”) can encourage candidates with varied experiences to apply, especially those from non-traditional educational or career trajectories who might otherwise self-select out.

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