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Is it worth mentioning you have autism at a job interview??

NAS67435
over 3 years ago

Hi, everyone!

I am new to the community and was wondering if anyone else has had this same issue:

I am currently 27 and was recently diagnosed with autism last September.

I have been in the Graphic Design industry for 5 years now and I have been looking for a new job since the new year due to losing my previous one.

I currently have a little part time job but with the circumstances around Covid-19 there are little to no new jobs available.

When I was looking / applying / getting interviews etc, I didn't always put autism in the "disability" section unless that company is a well known / big brand because I was too scared I would put employers off as being "defective".

However, if I was to get another interview in the future, is it worth mentioning?

What do people think of this? Does it just come down to the employer themselves?

Thank you in advance!

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  • over 3 years ago

    Personally i'd take a punt and mention it.  What if the worlds best employer is out there and everyone in it the workplace is willing to treat you kindly. Everyone who works there is nice and understanding. For me you'd be denying yourself the opportunity to find that and i'd take the risk.  A very big risk though. I am literally a gambling man. So probably not the best person to ask for advice.  Just saying what i'd do. I'd take the risk. Especially if you're alread y unemployed as you are adjusted to that to a certain extent. So how big is the risk really?

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  • over 3 years ago

    Personally i'd take a punt and mention it.  What if the worlds best employer is out there and everyone in it the workplace is willing to treat you kindly. Everyone who works there is nice and understanding. For me you'd be denying yourself the opportunity to find that and i'd take the risk.  A very big risk though. I am literally a gambling man. So probably not the best person to ask for advice.  Just saying what i'd do. I'd take the risk. Especially if you're alread y unemployed as you are adjusted to that to a certain extent. So how big is the risk really?

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