217: Neurodivergence and accommodations in the job search - Part 1
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What if you struggle in the process because you didn't say anything and then didn't ask for any accommodations? And what if you disclose and then they use that against you? You can see that they're looking or thinking about you differently as a result.
Hey everyone and welcome back to Interview Boss. My name is Emma. I'm a radio journalist who's teamed up with my sister to give you advice, inspiration and support when you're looking for a new job. Sarah is a HR and recruitment professional and together we're excited to give you all the tips, tricks and behind the scenes knowledge to help you in your career.
Hey Em, and welcome back our amazing listeners. It's time for our favorite part of every single episode, the shoot your shot shout out. And I know you guys look forward to this as well. This is where we celebrate you guys, our listeners from across the world. You listen to us, you've gone out there. You've shot your shot and you've landed some wins and you've come back to tell us about it. And this week, our shout out goes to Sonia. She was incredibly generous. She's supporting the show, helping us continue to make episodes. And she bought us 10 coffees, virtual coffees.
Thank you, Sonia. I'll also give you a spoiler. Sonia is an Interview Academy alumna. Let's hear what she had to say. Sonia said, Since 2023, I've been on a steady path of building skills and applying for roles, trying to reposition myself professionally. After running my own small business for 10 years and then pivoting to pursue an MPH, I truly believed I would be able to land a meaningful position. Instead, I repeatedly heard that other candidates were more suitable. I revised my resume countless times and decided I needed to strengthen my skill set. I took Spanish classes because being bilingual was listed as a qualification in many job postings. But when I noticed that project management skills were consistently required for the roles I wanted, I studied for over a year and earned my project management professional certification.
something I wish I'd discovered 15 years earlier. I would have run my business a lot better. Then I began applying for junior level roles because I convinced myself I wasn't qualified for more. That mindset led me to accept the job that I mentioned earlier. Then I found your podcast. The most transformative shift came from the episode about interviews being a two-way process. I voraciously listened to as many episodes as I could while continuing to apply for jobs. I Recently, I advanced to a panel with six executive leaders for a high-level role. I wasn't even sure I had a chance at it. That was when I enrolled in Interview Academy. I had two weeks to prepare. What I discovered was that I'd been approaching interviews in fragments.
Bits and pieces of preparation, but nothing cohesive. Interview Academy is structured, which helped me step back and see the full scope of my 28-year career. I'd spent so much time focusing on where I thought I should be that I minimized what I had actually accomplished. Through Interview Academy, I recognised the depth and breadth of my work, collaborating with local businesses, leading community outreach efforts, publishing a book and launching an online industry magazine. I'd been embarrassed by some of these things because I didn't think they reflected community. skills. Thanks to you, Sarah and Emma, I can clearly see the impact I've made on organizations, clients, and colleagues. Now, as I pursue a career in philanthropy, I feel confident in what I bring to the next nonprofit I serve, regardless if I get this position or not.
My deepest gratitude and appreciation to you for creating something that helped me rediscover my professional worth.
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