[mmelaniej]

The revised language is attempting to widen the applicant base.

If you consider that eliminating your chances of getting the job, I would re-evaluate your own application not the job ad.

[beingmyself2]

Then what does it have to do with "diversity"? Why does the author even mention it if the only goal is to get more people to apply? Dropping your experience requirements in a job ad quite obviously would increase number of applicants, why do we need an article for that?