ABSTRACT
Check that it does not overstate the importance and scope of the role
Make sure that there is no bias in terms of gender, age, marital status or disability
Ensure sexist language has been avoided
Make sure the language is clear and easily understood by someone from outside the organisation
Check it doesn’t include jargon, acronyms or abbreviations and use as few technical terms as possible
Consider offering flexible working arrangements such as the possibility of a job-share
Avoid including an age range as it is meaningless in determining past experience and you may eliminate the most capable candidate
Make sure the audience it is aimed at can easily understand it.
