Autistic and Employed
For this installment of “NEWS YOU CAN USE” we’ve come across “A Complete Guide to Autism and Employment” — from our friends at Autistic and Unapologetic.
The article insists that with so many benefits to hiring autistic people, you would think that potential employers would be able to see the writing on the wall. However, all too often the success of an applicant rests on their ability to communicate through the many unwritten rules of C.V.s, cover letters, and interviews – something which, for all the strengths autistic people do have, these are not.
It then goes on share comprehensive tips for creating C.V.s, Cover Letters, Linkedin, etc… talking you thru the interview process and providing sage advise on the best time to disclose.
While packed with awesome tips… the best advise shared was that instead of going out and searching for roles, investing time in LinkedIn can make the roles come to you… because LinkedIn is the first stop for recruiters and, subsequently, because of the way the site is structured, candidates are being chosen not solely on what they do best but under what circumstances they perform best in.
