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getting to interview stage

belles12345

I recently applied for a job and disclosed my ASC on my application (including writing about how I see this as a positive thing for me in that particular role).  It is stated on the advert that all disabled applicants are guaranteed an interview should they meet all essential criteria.  I have been informed that I have not been shortlisted, which I don't understand as surely I should be given an interview.  On one hand I don't want an interview if there is no chance of getting the job, but on the other I feel like this may be discrimation as I do fit all the criteria.  Perhaps there were more suitable applicants and they didn't want to waste my time, but it seems strange that it is stated that interviews will be given when one was then not offered to me.

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  • Hello Bella12345

    You should certainly have been guaranteed an interview if you ticked guaranteed interview box.

    You could go to the job centre and ask to speak to the disability advisor and ask them about the complaints procedure. 

    Or you could go to the Citizens Advice Bureau and ask them about complaints procedure in them not offering an interview when you have ticked that box. 

    Did you keep a copy of the form to show you did keep that box?

    You may be able to take them to employment tribunal for not following correct procedure - discrimination against disablitiies.  Citizen's Advice Bureau will hopefully show you what you need to know.

    You may be able to access help through the National Autism Sociey helpline too.

    But I strongly urge you dont just forget about it. You mayn't want the job but you had the right to be interviewed...

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  • Hello Bella12345

    You should certainly have been guaranteed an interview if you ticked guaranteed interview box.

    You could go to the job centre and ask to speak to the disability advisor and ask them about the complaints procedure. 

    Or you could go to the Citizens Advice Bureau and ask them about complaints procedure in them not offering an interview when you have ticked that box. 

    Did you keep a copy of the form to show you did keep that box?

    You may be able to take them to employment tribunal for not following correct procedure - discrimination against disablitiies.  Citizen's Advice Bureau will hopefully show you what you need to know.

    You may be able to access help through the National Autism Sociey helpline too.

    But I strongly urge you dont just forget about it. You mayn't want the job but you had the right to be interviewed...

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