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I am a Viet Nam vet with a disability rated by the VA at 100%. I can't drive or get around. I was an attorney before military. #disability
"Interview Tip"
Acknowledge anxiousness to yourself but channel them into enthusiasm.
Show engagement with tone, posture if you are able, and thoughtful questions.
Let the interviewer see your real personality. Don't fake this by pretending to be someone you're not. Most people can see right through it.
One good rule of thumb for any job interview is to bring the best version of yourself into the room. Remember that you're not just being evaluated on your skills, you're showing your prospective boss and team how you'll show up day after day if they decide to hire you. So help them imagine what a great choice you'd be. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtip
Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups
"Interview Tip"
Acknowledge anxiousness to yourself but channel them into enthusiasm.
Show engagement with tone, posture if you are able, and thoughtful questions.
Let the interviewer see your real personality. Don't fake this by pretending to be someone you're not. Most people can see right through it.
One good rule of thumb for any job interview is to bring the best version of yourself into the room. Remember that you're not just being evaluated on your skills, you're showing your prospective boss and team how you'll show up day after day if they decide to hire you. So help them imagine what a great choice you'd be. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtip
"Interview Tip"
Never say "I don't know in an interview.
Honesty matters, but bluntly admitting "I don't know" can make you seem unprepared or unwilling to try. Employers value problem-solving and adaptability. If you don't know the answer, say something like, "That's a great question — I haven't dealt with it directly, but here's how I would approach it." This shows you can think on your feet and are willing to learn. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtip
Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups
"Interview Tip"
Never say "I don't know in an interview.
Honesty matters, but bluntly admitting "I don't know" can make you seem unprepared or unwilling to try. Employers value problem-solving and adaptability. If you don't know the answer, say something like, "That's a great question — I haven't dealt with it directly, but here's how I would approach it." This shows you can think on your feet and are willing to learn. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtip
"Interview Tip"
Some interview answers can end your chances on the spot.
“I want to start my own business someday.” Sounds ambitious, but employers hear: “I’m already planning my exit.”
Instead: Frame your ambition as leadership growth within the company.
“I value work-life balance and self-care.” Important, yes — but if it’s your top priority, it can come off as lack of drive.
Instead: Balance well-being with goals like growth, excellence, and teamwork.
“I was let go in recent layoffs.” True, but incomplete. Employers may wonder why you weren’t retained.
Instead: Add context and show what you learned — e.g., reskilling and adaptability.
The key: Every answer should show you’re ready to be here, grow here, and win here. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtips
Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups
