"Interview Tip"

Can I work remotely?

If the job description doesn’t explicitly state you could work from home, it’s unlikely that you can and asking can negatively affect your chances of getting the job.

If it is not talked about during the interview process you’ll need to decide if you’re willing to take the role if it’s not set up to support remote work.

If you want it to be remote, I would suggest you bring it up after the final offer is made and you are negotiating the terms of your employment. You can also wait until you’ve been employed for a few months to propose a hybrid or remote work option to your manager. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtips

Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups

"Interview Tip"

Can I work remotely?

If the job description doesn’t explicitly state you could work from home, it’s unlikely that you can and asking can negatively affect your chances of getting the job.

If it is not talked about during the interview process you’ll need to decide if you’re willing to take the role if it’s not set up to support remote work.

If you want it to be remote, I would suggest you bring it up after the final offer is made and you are negotiating the terms of your employment. You can also wait until you’ve been employed for a few months to propose a hybrid or remote work option to your manager. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtips

"Interview Tip"

During the course of an interview it is important to talk about your cultural and organizational fit. Weave it into the conversation where appropriate. Explain how you would be a great fit in the new job.

Establishing your fit doesn’t mean talking up your skills, but convincing the panel you are the right person to join the company.

Make it clear you know what the company does well, offer examples of where you’ve worked well in teams before, and explain how you could contribute to the organization’s mission, goals and achievements. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtips

Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups

"Interview Tip"

During the course of an interview it is important to talk about your cultural and organizational fit. Weave it into the conversation where appropriate. Explain how you would be a great fit in the new job.

Establishing your fit doesn’t mean talking up your skills, but convincing the panel you are the right person to join the company.

Make it clear you know what the company does well, offer examples of where you’ve worked well in teams before, and explain how you could contribute to the organization’s mission, goals and achievements. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtips

"Interview Tip"

Please do your homework and don't ignore recent company news. Don’t be the only candidate to go into an interview with no idea that the company just completed a major merger or released an anticipated product. Appropriately interjecting recent company news into your conversation with the interviewer makes you stand out.

Make sure you’re aware of any major achievements or challenges to avoid coming across as disinterested. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtips

Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups

"Interview Tip"

Please do your homework and don't ignore recent company news. Don’t be the only candidate to go into an interview with no idea that the company just completed a major merger or released an anticipated product. Appropriately interjecting recent company news into your conversation with the interviewer makes you stand out.

Make sure you’re aware of any major achievements or challenges to avoid coming across as disinterested. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtips

Interview Red Flags

If you feel like you know things are disorganized in the hiring process, or you're getting conflicting information from different people, things like that are all indications of maybe a dysfunctional culture that are going to only be exacerbated if you are hired.

Did you pick up any bad vibes from your interviewer?

Do they seem overly complementary?

Does the hiring manager seem dismissive?

... and other signs!

Trust your gut on those red flags. This may not be the company you want to work for. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtips

Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups

Interview Red Flags

If you feel like you know things are disorganized in the hiring process, or you're getting conflicting information from different people, things like that are all indications of maybe a dysfunctional culture that are going to only be exacerbated if you are hired.

Did you pick up any bad vibes from your interviewer?

Do they seem overly complementary?

Does the hiring manager seem dismissive?

... and other signs!

Trust your gut on those red flags. This may not be the company you want to work for. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtips

I don't know about you, but I always have a lot of questions for my interviewer once I've answered all of theirs. I recently came across a terrific social media post that provided excellent examples of after interview questions, which remind me of those I have asked when at the close of an interview. You benefit from asking questions and it's totally expected that you'll have some about the job role and the company you're applying to even if you've done research prior to the interview.

I encourage candidates to list questions you have based on the job description & the details of the job role. It helps to list those questions & think about why they are important to you since you should be interviewing your potential employer as well as answering their questions. Here's some examples of questions you might ask.

What are some of the best qualities previous employees demonstrated in this role that you would like to see carried forward?

If I were to have this position, can you give me a of what a typical day would look like? What added responsibilities or tasks might be expected of me?

What characteristics do you see in employees who do well in this position? What are some skills that you were most impressed by?

What are the biggest challenges new employees face in this role when they first start out?

What does the first week of training look like for a person newly hired for this role? Is peer to peer training part of that process or is it strictly management led?

Does the company follow a planned training curriculum during the first weeks?

Does the company encourage strong leader/ team member collaboration?

Do team leaders get specific training to help them develop & improve their team building skills?

Can you share with me a brief summary of your time with the company? What are some challenges you've experienced, examples of your favorite aspects & your overall experience?

Is it possible for you to give me a tour so I can get a feel of where I'd be working & who I'd be working with?

These questions demonstrate your interest in that specific job as well as the fact that you still have a decision to make, should the role be offered to you. The answers will help clarify whether or not that role is a good fit for you as well as revealing their expectations on a deeper level.

Asking questions makes the interview memorable. People often like to share their experiences & their subjective perspective, which may give you a good idea of what it's like to be an employee with that company.

Do you have any questions you wish you had asked your interviewer before you accepted a job offer? Thinking back, what would those have been? Do you think you would still have accepted the job knowing what you know now? Share your question examples with us!

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"Interview Tip"

Learn about the hiring manager and interview panel. If you know who you’ll be interviewing with, use tools like LinkedIn to research their backgrounds. This can also be a great way to find common ground or connections. Using your network. Social networks like LinkedIn offer instant access to contacts working in the same industry or even for the company you plan to interview with. Consider reaching out for any insights or advice connections can offer. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtips

Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups