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8. Plain Language and Readability
Apply plain-language principles and readability checks so job descriptions are clear to a broad audience.
Job Analysis & Job Description Writing
Plain Language and Readability
Using clear, simple language and readability checks so anyone qualified can quickly understand a job description.
"I want candidates to know exactly what's needed without guessing or being put off by jargon."
Plain language means writing job descriptions with short sentences, common words, active voice, and clear structure; readability checks measure how easy the text is to scan and understand for a broad audience.
"I want candidates to know exactly what's needed without guessing or being put off by jargon."
Plain language means writing job descriptions with short sentences, common words, active voice, and clear structure; readability checks measure how easy the text is to scan and understand for a broad audience.