A Performance Clause – is a sentence included near the end of the advertisement which instructs applicants to provide customized information when applying for the position. This may be the most important feature of the ad. It is also the most controversial, because it doesn’t mince words, and it requires applicants to do extra work when applying for the job.

Typically, the Performance Clause will say “Applicants will not be considered unless they include a 1-3 page point form attachment with their resume demonstrating how their skills and experience corresponds to each of the listed qualifications.”