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18 Jun 2012, 10:54 am

Since getting an AS diagnosis I have not been in the position of having to apply for employment, but I totally agree with other posters.

Application forms might cause a dilemma if they ask for disability status. I do wonder about what to do then. I know that on a CV, especially as you have more of a free hand to write it, it's better not to mention your Asperger's.



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27 Jun 2012, 2:22 am

Why on EARTH would you list conditions on a CV?

Your resume is for your WORK experience and educational criteria.

No one should Autism, ADD, Diabetes, Heart Attack Survivor, etc. on a resume. Talk about "over-share."

Don't list your age, weight, marital status, race, etc. either. There is absolutely no reason to list that on a resume.

Don't say it in an interview, either!

A resume and an interview are about your JOB-related achievements, not your health.
We all could say we've overcome whatever condition or health problem, but interviews and resumes are not the place to "tell your story."
Either you're experienced and qualified for the job, or you're not. Simple. I don't care if you're diabetic, autistic, or what have you. If I'm interviewing you, tell me WHY you're a good match for the job... not why you're NOT a good match. I don't want to hear about your health issues, I want to hear about your past work-related successes!


If you want to see ADA accommodations during the hiring process or during employment, you contact the HR department for confidential accommodation options, NOT list your conditions on a resume/CV.



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27 Jun 2012, 1:11 pm

ooo wrote:
Why on EARTH would you list conditions on a CV?

Your resume is for your WORK experience and educational criteria.

No one should Autism, ADD, Diabetes, Heart Attack Survivor, etc. on a resume. Talk about "over-share."

Don't list your age, weight, marital status, race, etc. either. There is absolutely no reason to list that on a resume.

Don't say it in an interview, either!

A resume and an interview are about your JOB-related achievements, not your health.
We all could say we've overcome whatever condition or health problem, but interviews and resumes are not the place to "tell your story."
Either you're experienced and qualified for the job, or you're not. Simple. I don't care if you're diabetic, autistic, or what have you. If I'm interviewing you, tell me WHY you're a good match for the job... not why you're NOT a good match. I don't want to hear about your health issues, I want to hear about your past work-related successes!


If you want to see ADA accommodations during the hiring process or during employment, you contact the HR department for confidential accommodation options, NOT list your conditions on a resume/CV.


So basically lie about your abilities to get work...even though on job applications it says its illegal to give false information.


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27 Jun 2012, 11:46 pm

Sweetleaf wrote:

So basically lie about your abilities to get work...even though on job applications it says its illegal to give false information.


Um, what?

NO. Did you actually read what I wrote?

You contact HR to request accommodations if your conditions fall into the ADA-type policy of your country.
For example, if you are deaf, you can request special accommodations through HR to have assistance during the interview process.
You're still competing to get the job based on your credentials. You're simply given reasonable accommodations to allow you to interview.

Oh, wait, you wouldn't know. I forgot.. you don't want to work jobs beneath your skill level, since you "don't want your mind to focus on jobs that don't require your intellectual ability." Nevermind.



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28 Jun 2012, 12:22 am

ooo wrote:
Sweetleaf wrote:

So basically lie about your abilities to get work...even though on job applications it says its illegal to give false information.


Um, what?

NO. Did you actually read what I wrote?

You contact HR to request accommodations if your conditions fall into the ADA-type policy of your country.
For example, if you are deaf, you can request special accommodations through HR to have assistance during the interview process.
You're still competing to get the job based on your credentials. You're simply given reasonable accommodations to allow you to interview.

Oh, wait, you wouldn't know. I forgot, you're too lazy to ever work, and too entitled to work jobs beneath you. Nevermind.


Alright, what jobs are 'below' me?


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