Focus on Essential Qualifications

List only the skills and qualifications that are truly necessary for the job. Overloading the description with “nice-to-haves” or excessive requirements can discourage underrepresented candidates who may self-select out even when they are capable.

List only the skills and qualifications that are truly necessary for the job. Overloading the description with “nice-to-haves” or excessive requirements can discourage underrepresented candidates who may self-select out even when they are capable.

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