Job postings are one of the first ways prospects learn about your company. Using gendered language or phrases in a job description can discourage certain people from applying. For example, notice how Sprout Social uses second-person point of view to refer to candidates in a job posting. And ...
We have to remove barriers of entry that are preventing a large pool of candidates from clicking on the “apply now” button on our postings, from gendered language to jargon to unrealistic job requirements. Making Your Job Postings More Inclusive While some recruiting software platforms have AI-...
In a hiring market where competition for talent is fierce, companies can't afford to overlook the importance of job ad language. To make meaningful progress on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, organizations must focus on the beginning of the employee journey and examine ...
To keep diversity central in your recruiting efforts, writing your job postings with inclusive language is important, but it’s only a starting place. Saying you encourage diverse candidates to apply to your open roles is one thing, but actually attracting a diverse candidate pool requires a lot...
Create inclusive job postings We’ve rolled out a tool called TapRecruit that scans our job descriptions for biased language and offers alternatives to help us attract a wider variety of candidates. As a quick example, using words or phrases that emphasize professionalism or maturity like “poised...
Bridge the Gap with Language Assistance Language can be a significant barrier for immigrant employees, possibly leading to misunderstandings and feelings of isolation. Offering language assistance services such as language classes, translation services, or even using translation software can help a...
While candidates with plenty of experience in a similar role might know what you’re talking about, studies show jargon and corporate language in job postings is one of the biggest barriers keeping talented young people from applying to entry-level positions. These subtle word choices can ...
candidates were evaluated solely on their skills and qualifications, promoting a more diverse and equitable hiring process. Additionally, there was an increased emphasis on utilizing AI-driven tools to analyze job descriptions for biased language, ensuring that postings were gender-neutral and...
Revise job postings with inclusive language that encourages a broader range of applicants. Stress your core values and avoid using technical industry jargon in your job descriptions. Pay attention to wording within postings that may be off-putting or that has an unconscious bias bu...
We view Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as an ongoing effort with no “end date,” but we’re proud of the progress we’ve made thus far, including removing language with bias from our job postings, diversifying hiring and interview panels, creating our Voices Council and GrubConnect groups,...