How to avoid unfair

Interview Do's and Don'ts

Selecting applicants fairly

Crafting Your Job Advertisement

How to avoid unfair discrimination when recruiting

Employers need to ensure that all stages within their recruitment process, from advertising the vacancy through to the interview and an offer of employment, comply with employment law

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Job description template

Job advert template

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How to create – and use - a great job description

Crafting Your Job Advertisement

Recruitment starts with your job advertisement. This stage is crucial because it sets the tone for attracting the right candidates while ensuring you don’t unintentionally exclude anyone. Crafting an inclusive job ad means focusing on the role's actual requirements and avoiding unnecessary barriers that could deter qualified individuals.

Ensure the job description reflects the role accurately.

Avoid unnecessary criteria that might exclude certain groups unfairly

Ensure the job description reflects the role accurately and avoids unnecessary criteria or working patterns that might unfairly exclude candidates.

Selecting applicants fairly

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Apply selection criteria lawfully and consistently

Keep written records of decisions and criteria used so you remain accountable throughout

Focus on skills, qualifications, and experience, not personal characteristics

Equality training for decision-makers can reduce biases

Conducting interviews fairly is essential to ensure every candidate has an equal opportunity to showcase their suitability for the role. Click on the hotspots to learn more.

Questions to avoid:

"Are you married?""Do you plan to have children?""How old are you?""What is your religion?"

Interview Do's and Don'ts

Avoid inappropriate or irrelevant questions.

Questions should be about the candidate’s ability to perform job-related tasks.

Must have native-level English." Instead: Must have excellent written and spoken English skills. - avoids discrimination by focusing on proficiency rather than birthplace or cultural background, ensuring inclusivity for non-native speakers who are fully qualified.

Instead of requiring ‘recent graduates,’ say ‘entry-level experience welcome - Avoids discrimination by focusing on skills and career stage rather than age