Remove Gender-Coded Words

Certain words are statistically associated with male or female applicants, which can influence who applies. Replace words like “assertive” or “nurturing” with neutral alternatives such as “confident” or “supportive” to attract a wider audience.

Certain words are statistically associated with male or female applicants, which can influence who applies. Replace words like “assertive” or “nurturing” with neutral alternatives such as “confident” or “supportive” to attract a wider audience.

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