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14 Examples of Unconscious Bias in Job Descriptions (2024 Update)

Ongig

The examples of unconscious bias in job descriptions are rampant. The bad news: your job postings likely have some bias. You can eliminate unconscious bias in job descriptions manually (see tips below) or through a solution like Ongig’s Text Analyzer software. I’ve included 14 examples below.

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A List of Offensive (Exclusionary) Words Used in Job Descriptions

Ongig

There are a handful of words and phrases to watch out for in your job descriptions. In 2004, the phrase “Master/Slave” was named the most politically incorrect term by Global Language Monitor. My team and I at Ongig focus on creating the world’s best-looking and most effective job descriptions.

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The Evolution of the Job Posting

Recruiting Blogs

During the 2000’s, the industry exploded and currently counts more than 100,000 job boards (not jobs, job boards). A secondary industry emerged to aggregate the boards with the launch of Indeed in 2004, SmashFly in 2007 and others. . No longer charged by the line, job ads could be as long as you wanted for one flat fee.

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Why a Harvard Degree Isn't Enough to Get a Hot Startup Job

Planted

Imagine being sent off to learn desktop web development for a year and then coming back to find out that the majority of digital media is now consumed in mobile apps. Because tech moves so fast, I couldn’t guarantee my hires that they’d still be working on what the job description promised even a month after starting.

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10 Best Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) in 2024

Recruiters Lineup

Its efficient mobile app features built-in application review, communication, and collaboration tools. A notable feature is BambooHR’s dedicated mobile app for hiring, which allows job postings, resume checks, candidate communication, team coordination, and more on the go.

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38 Ways to Make Real Progress on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Linkedin Talent Blog

A LinkedIn study found that women apply to 20% fewer jobs than men and often believe that candidates need to meet all the job criteria to be hired. Tools like Textio can help you craft job descriptions that are more appealing to a wide array of applicants.

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The Emperor’s New Clothes: Lookup and the LinkedIn Talent Disconnect

Recruiting Daily

I can already do this on either the desktop version of LinkedIn or on its mobile app. We make our employees sign and acknowledge they understand stuff no one without a JD (that’s juris doctorate, by the way, not a job description, recruiters) could possibly comprehend to cover our asses. Easily Find Your Coworkers!