From the course: Disability Readiness for Leaders and Managers
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Creating inclusive job descriptions
From the course: Disability Readiness for Leaders and Managers
Creating inclusive job descriptions
- Your job description holds much more power than you may think. Your job description is the first touchpoint you have with potential candidates. So why does this matter? Each job description is an opportunity to communicate your company's values and culture and sets expectations about the employee experience. How a job description is written, impacts who applies, and can unintentionally deter candidates especially those with disabilities. When writing an inclusive job description, it's not just about the description itself, but also about the website where you post the role. Let's explore both and start with the written job description. A well-written job description connects to applicants while being specific about the skillsets required. Does the job require manual dexterity to move boxes around? Does the job require picking up a telephone receiver, or can they use a Bluetooth headset, or alternative form of…
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