Some new positions have been created in Jennifer's unit. Everyone has been encouraged to apply for them. Jennifer has lots of experience and skills and wants to apply for a project manager's position. She has spoken to her line manager, who told her that the job would probably be too demanding, as she has three children and is "too preoccupied with other things right now".

Jennifer believes that if she applied for the job she would not be successful as that person is on the selection panel.What should Jennifer do? What policies and procedures in your department or agency cover this situation?