Barrier-free E-recruitment: Recruiting Disabled People Online
- Ask if there is other experience which an employer would accept in place of formal educational qualifications, if you don't have these
- Check if the employer is a Two Ticks symbol user. (The Two Ticks Symbol commits the employer to offering a guaranteed interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job.) If the employer uses the symbol, check what the minimum criteria for the job are and let the employer know you are disabled
- Are there any gaps in your employment record which are related to your disability? If so make this clear on your application and include information of other experience you gathered during that time. If there is no space on the application for other relevant non-work experience ask if you can submit it separately, perhaps via email
- Don't get caught out. Ask about the whole recruitment process, to help you decide if you may need adjustments at any stage. This might be an interpreter at interview; extra time in an assessment; accessible interview or assessment venue etc
- Don't hesitate to ask for adjustments. They are there to ensure you have an equal opportunity to perform at your best
- Help employers make adjustments for you - make sure they know what you require and your preferred solution. You may need to help employers, who may be inexperienced, to find solutions. It is in both your interests if you are able to perform well at every stage
- You will need to use your judgement on if or when to disclose your disability. Remember, some employers will be actively seeking to recruit disabled people. Others will be less aware
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