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5 Ways to Remove Gender Bias from Job Descriptions

Use gender-neutral titles in job descriptions Male-oriented titles can inadvertently prevent women from clicking on your job in a list of search results.

Check pronouns Check pronouns when describing the tasks of the ideal candidate.

Avoid use of gender-charged words Use a tool like Textio tool or the free Gender Decoder to identify problem spots in your word choices.

Avoid excessive use of superlatives Such as "expert," "superior," and "world-class" can turn off female candidates who are more collaborative than competitive in nature.