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Why do we say that asking for an unspecified degree-level qualification is discriminatory?
In this article we set out the reasons why it’s discriminatory to make “Educated to Degree Level a requirement on jobs ads, and why believe this is a breach of the Equality Act 2010
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Why adding “or equivalent experience” doesn’t make your job ad more inclusive
Many organisations believe that adding “or equivalent experience” is enough to overcome the discriminatory impact of making a degree an essential or desirable requirement. This article aims to show why it’s not as simple as that.
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Why making a degree desirable is no better – and possibly worse – than making it essential
Moving discriminatory requirements into the Desirable column doesn’t suddenly make them less discriminatory. In this article we share the thoughts of a non-graduate about the message a “desirable degree” sends to her.
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Do Graduates Make Better Fundraisers?
In this article originally written for Good Jobs, #NonGraduatesWelcome volunteer David Burgess reflects on the findings of reviewing 350 fundraising job descriptions.