The focus of a job advertisement should be on the essential skills and job credentials rather than the type of applicant that is being sought.
Employers should avoid language in job advertisments that could be construed as indicating a preference for applicants on the basis of age, gender, race, religion or other protected characteristics.
Employers posting job requirements that are unrelated to their legitimate business needs may violate discrimination laws.
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