Job Interview Essentials for People with Disabilities

Summary: Job interviews are stressful for everybody, and maybe even more so for people with disabilities. But they don't have to be. This video shows how to turn an interview into a self-selling opportunity that focuses on what a disabled candidate can do, no matter how obvious his or her physical limitations might be. Offering detailed pointers on preparing for an interview, including ways to project confidence and a positive attitude, the program also suggests approaching an interview as a chance to dispel stereotypes and improve a prospective employer's understanding of disabilities. Ways to respond effectively to frequently asked questions-some appropriate, some illegal, all of them challenging-are presented along with a helpful discussion of how to follow up after an interview.