• Avoid long application forms

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• Allow applicants to download the form and work on a Word Document (or equivalent) template before uploading, so that they may see all of the questions in advance and take their time to get it right

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• Include contact details so applicants can ask additional questions

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• Be open to alternative application formats, such as video, portfolios, or showreels. 

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• Offer the opportunity to disclose their neurodivergence, if they wish. Sometimes it can benefit facilitating a useful discussion about what reasonable adjustments are needed (though there is no obligation for them to do so)

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• Ensure that they are compatible with screen readers and other assistive technologies

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• Application forms must feature a spell checker 

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• Allow users to see how far through the process they are (e.g. page 1 of 5) and allow them to save and come back - this avoids reliance on active memory