Apply button / careers page lacks WCAG 2.2 accessibility signals

Your careers or job application page is missing technical accessibility markers — such as descriptive labels on buttons and skip-navigation links — that make the page usable by people relying on keyboard navigation or screen readers. Accessibility requirements for websites are tightening across multiple jurisdictions, and an inaccessible apply process excludes candidates who rely on keyboard navigation or screen readers. Beyond legal risk, it signals to all candidates that inclusion is not a genuine priority — which can reduce application quality and volume. Ask your developer to add aria-label attributes to apply buttons, include a skip-to-content link at the top of the page, and run the page through a free accessibility checker (such as axe or WAVE) to catch any further issues.

Why this matters

Accessibility requirements for websites are tightening across multiple jurisdictions, and an inaccessible apply process excludes candidates who rely on keyboard navigation or screen readers. Beyond legal risk, it signals to all candidates that inclusion is not a genuine priority — which can reduce application quality and volume.

How to fix it

Ask your developer to add aria-label attributes to apply buttons, include a skip-to-content link at the top of the page, and run the page through a free accessibility checker (such as axe or WAVE) to catch any further issues.