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Interview questions

Elliot_Roy

I'm having real difficulty being successful at interviews. Unless the questions are specific I do not pick up on what details they are looking for in the question. It's really getting to me because I feel like I'm handicapped at interview and no adjustments are ever made in the interview process. Yes, I've asked for the questions before the interview, and I've asked for consideration to be made if the questions are vague (which they always are). And it's not like with practice I get better because each interview is different. I'm looking for support regarding this because I feel really handicapped in the interview process and it prevents my work opportunities even in jobs that I can do purely because of how the questions are worded and "scored". I feel like I'm constantly playing guesswork blind in interviews. Does anyone know of any support available for this or even better ways to ask for adjustments?

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  • Top 20 interview questions

    ^ Check this article out. This gives several of the most commonly asked questions, why they are asked, and the best way to approach answering them.

    Some other pieces of advice I’ve picked up from my job helping people with disabilities find employment:
    1) If there is silence after you answer a question, don’t be pressured into filling it. Oftentimes interviewers wait a moment before asking their next question to see how you handle silence or see if you have any additional clarifying information. If you fall to the pressure of filling that silence, you could accidentally contradict yourself or come off as over-anxious.
    2) If you don’t immediately have an answer to a query say, “That is a really good question! May I have a moment to think about that?” That can earn you a free moment to digest the question while still keeping the interviewer impressed.
    3) When they ask if you have any questions, YES YOU DO! Always prepare at least one question ahead of time. Some good generic ones include “What is  the dress code?” “If I get the job, who would I report to?” “How does clocking in work?” “How many coworkers of a similar role will I have?” “Do you have good retention for employees?” But even better questions are ones about the business itself, such as “How long has this business been in this town?” So a great idea is to research the business first and think up questions you have about it.
    4) Even if the interviewer appears kind and relaxed, try to stay as professional as possible. You don’t have to be completely stodgy and impersonal, but try to resist totally relaxing and letting loose your whole life story because you are comfortable. I’ve made that mistake a few times lol
    5) You don’t have to bring up your diagnoses. You can, but I would be careful and only do that if you feel this employer will be accepting of it. Generally it is best to save sharing your diagnoses AFTER being hired.

    I hope that helps!

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  • Top 20 interview questions

    ^ Check this article out. This gives several of the most commonly asked questions, why they are asked, and the best way to approach answering them.

    Some other pieces of advice I’ve picked up from my job helping people with disabilities find employment:
    1) If there is silence after you answer a question, don’t be pressured into filling it. Oftentimes interviewers wait a moment before asking their next question to see how you handle silence or see if you have any additional clarifying information. If you fall to the pressure of filling that silence, you could accidentally contradict yourself or come off as over-anxious.
    2) If you don’t immediately have an answer to a query say, “That is a really good question! May I have a moment to think about that?” That can earn you a free moment to digest the question while still keeping the interviewer impressed.
    3) When they ask if you have any questions, YES YOU DO! Always prepare at least one question ahead of time. Some good generic ones include “What is  the dress code?” “If I get the job, who would I report to?” “How does clocking in work?” “How many coworkers of a similar role will I have?” “Do you have good retention for employees?” But even better questions are ones about the business itself, such as “How long has this business been in this town?” So a great idea is to research the business first and think up questions you have about it.
    4) Even if the interviewer appears kind and relaxed, try to stay as professional as possible. You don’t have to be completely stodgy and impersonal, but try to resist totally relaxing and letting loose your whole life story because you are comfortable. I’ve made that mistake a few times lol
    5) You don’t have to bring up your diagnoses. You can, but I would be careful and only do that if you feel this employer will be accepting of it. Generally it is best to save sharing your diagnoses AFTER being hired.

    I hope that helps!

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