As someone with a disability who is applying for jobs, at what point would you recommend that I disclose? Should I wait until a job offer is extended?
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Sarah McMullen
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11/30/20 at 7:02PM UTC
Hi there! Great question - my short answer is that it is up to you and when you feel comfortable to share that information. You will have the opportunity to self-identify during the application when it asks if you identify as having a disability. Many companies are specifically interested in hiring people with disabilities and legally, employers cannot choose not to extend a job offer because of assumed abilities or because you disclosed. I highly recommend you look into at what point employers can ask for any information on whether or not you identify as having a disability: https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/your-employment-rights-individual-disability#:~:text=If%20you%20are%20applying%20for,or%20severity%20of%20your%20disability.&text=An%20employer%20can%20also%20ask,the%20duties%20of%20the%20job.
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Anonymous
01/27/21 at 2:37PM UTC
As a federal manager we aren't allowed to ask by law. If you volunteer the information that's up to you. Managers are always willing to get reasonable accommodations for you if you indicate it.
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