[header] How to prove discrimination in job advertisements [title] Read the ad carefully. [step] The entire text of the advertisement can give you clues as to whether statements made are discriminatory, or have discriminatory intent. Rarely will employers place ads that are blatantly discriminatory. 
[substeps] In other words, you likely won't see an advertisement that says " irish need not apply, " but this was the type of statement frequently included in job advertisements before anti-discrimination laws were passed. However, you might see a listing calling for " recent college graduates.