Using Clear and Specific Qualifications

Avoiding overly rigid qualification lists and focusing on essential skills rather than a lengthy checklist makes job descriptions less intimidating. Women often self-select out of roles if they don’t meet 100% of the criteria. Clarity about must-have vs. nice-to-have skills encourages more women to apply.

Avoiding overly rigid qualification lists and focusing on essential skills rather than a lengthy checklist makes job descriptions less intimidating. Women often self-select out of roles if they don’t meet 100% of the criteria. Clarity about must-have vs. nice-to-have skills encourages more women to apply.

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