Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi
I have been going over and over these questions during a job application I am making online and I need some guidance from anyone who has experience in this please?
I was diagnosed autism 1 year ago and inattentive adhd last month, I’m currently being made redundant so making job applications.
I have not applied for a job since diagnosis so these particular questions have me questioning myself!
1. Do you have a disability as defined by the equality act 2010
2. If you have a disability as defined by the equality act 2010, do you wish to be considered for an Offer Of An Interview
(false declaration will impact your overall application)
many thanks
Whilst I can see where you'e com,ing from, this poses a couple of issues for me.....
1. I am a very open person, wera my heart on my sleeve, not ashamed of being autistic, etc
2. I would probably need to have reasonable measures in place from day 1 (WFH, reduced hours). You woulodn't be able to request [and expect] adjustments without disclosing.
This is a very pertinent topic for me as I may soon be looking for a job after my employer offered me a mutually agreed parting of ways which includes a not substantial payoff. The reason that they are citing is concerns about my capability to perform my role due to the amount of time I have had to take off sick over teh past 2 years (relating to autism and other health issues).
I, too, am currently job hunting and seem to get no luck whenever I tell them I have autism. I will stop doing that from now on until I get a job and pass probation.
The last job I had in Urban planning extended my probation to 9 months, and I just could not take the long journeys to and from work; mentally draining.
You are welcome!
NAS88421 said:Thank you. There is an option for “prefer not to say” so I will select that. It negates the possibility of being included in their “ interview offer scheme “ but then I get to disclose on my
Thank you. There is an option for “prefer not to say” so I will select that.
It negates the possibility of being included in their “ interview offer scheme “ but then I get to disclose on my
That seems like a good option, at least then you have control of when you disclose your autistic identity.
Good luck with the rest of the recruitment process, I hope you get the job!
What job are you applying for?
Thank you.
It negates the possibility of being included in their “ interview offer scheme “ but then I get to disclose on my terms.
I would advise to not disclose anything until you pass probation.
But only if you disclose that you identify as disabled. You can be autistic and not disabled! But also, this is not fair because autistics should not be forced to disclose if they are not comfortable doing so.
Ausomely Autistic said:You don’t have to answer yes to any of these questions if you don’t identify as disabled.
NAS88421 said:(false declaration will impact your overall application)
You don’t have to answer yes to any of these questions if you don’t identify as disabled.
You can still be openly autistic without identifying as disabled.