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Inclusive job ad structure
Use this structure to write a clear job ad that more people can understand and respond to.
Tip: print this page or copy the text into your own document.
- Job title: use a plain, common title, not an internal one.
- About us: two sentences about what you do and who they will work with.
- What you will do: three to six concrete daily tasks.
- What you need: only the essentials. Leave out degrees, driving licences and years of experience unless they are truly needed.
- What we offer: pay, hours, location, training and support.
- How to apply: at least two ways, such as a short form, a phone call or a visit, with a named contact.
- Inclusion statement: we welcome applicants with disabilities, health conditions and gaps in their CV, and we make adjustments during recruitment and at work.
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This toolkit is general guidance, not legal advice. Rules on recruitment, adjustments and support schemes differ between countries, so check with your local employment service or an adviser.