Clear Candidate Instructions: A Cognitive Accessibility Guide
Write clear candidate instructions for interviews and take-home tasks. Separate effort, deadlines, submission steps, and next actions with practical examples.
Notes on hiring, security, and how we build Kit.
Write clear candidate instructions for interviews and take-home tasks. Separate effort, deadlines, submission steps, and next actions with practical examples.
Use this accessible job application checklist to test keyboard navigation, focus, errors, uploads, scheduling, and accommodation routes in your ATS.
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