It helps to spend some time reflecting on the interview process, the
types of questions and the way you answered them. This can be great
preparation for future interviews. Specifically, think about how you
disclosed your disability and conducted yourself. What went well and
how can you improve next time?
What to Do if at First You Are Not Successful
If you are not offered a position immediately, don’t let it
undermine your confidence. Perhaps there were genuinely thousands of
applicants. Politely asking the employer for feedback can give you some
great insight into areas you can improve, but also provides an
opportunity to further your discussion with them and express your
interest in upcoming roles. Use the time while you are job hunting to
work on these things. Most importantly, if you feel you are not getting
anywhere with your job search, seek assistance from your career advisor
or disability employment service worker.
Here are some suggestions of skills to develop
Job search skills:
- résumé presentation
- appropriate responses to interview questions
- disclosing your disability.
Work skills:
- try work experience or volunteering – sometimes a period of work
experience will help you feel more confident, and give you new skills
- further training in areas such as software use or business
administration skills is useful for any university graduate new to the
work force
- read industry journals and newsletters to keep abreast of issues.
Life skills:
- making effective phone calls
- starting a new job
- grooming
- skills auditing
- taking short courses
- networking
- greeting people and making introductions
- public speaking/making presentations.