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EmployAbility & Disclosure
Justin Penney - EmployAbility
www.Employ-Ability.org.uk
AGENDA
• EmployAbility – who we are/ what we do
• Disclosure of disability
• Questions
• Close
www.Employ-Ability.org.uk
EmployAbility – Who are we?EmployAbility is a not-for-profit organisation that:
• supports and advises disabled students/ graduates in the transition from education to employment
• Works with employers to develop an inclusive and open working environment
• Runs workshops, training and ‘one-to-one’ sessions for disabled students/ graduates at universities across the UK
www.Employ-Ability.org.uk
What do we do?We will support you through the entire job search process and thereafter by:
• Offering internship, work experience and graduate programme opportunities with top employers from within the investment banking, legal, chemicals, banking, media, public and other sectors
• Making recommendations of disability inclusive employers
• Guidance, advice and support with CV and application form writing
• Mock interview sessions with key employers
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What do we do? (cont.)• Advice and essential information on how to perform well
at interviews and assessment centres• Information and advice regarding adjustments you may
require during the recruitment process and/or in the workplace
• Information, advice and guidance on other key disability issues such as disclosure of a disability
• Inviting you to attend specialist recruitment events• Inviting you to attend skills workshops
www.Employ-Ability.org.uk
Summer Internships
• Currently work with the following employers on recruiting for summer internships and Graduate schemes: Google, Goldman Sachs, Wellcome Trust, National Audit Office, Dow Chemical, Merrill Lynch Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, Herbert Smith and the FSA
• Mixture of Internship, Graduate and 1st year programmes• Gives a real taste of working life within these
organisations• Invaluable work experience• Full support given throughout by EmployAbility
www.Employ-Ability.org.uk
How to Apply?
• Register a profile on our website www.employ-ability.org.uk
• All applications are online through our website.• Closing dates between now and early next year.• Any questions or need form in alternative format contact
us on [email protected] or 077766 090 508
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Presenting yourself positively in the recruitment
process
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Disclosure
It is your choice! Know your legal rights Be Informed, ask questions about the recruitment
process Things that might influence that choice
• When• Why • How
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How to disclose Positively
Provide good concrete examples
Minimise negatives
Inform the employer who may be naive, lack knowledge or experience, or work from stereotypes
Be prepared for questions
Do not make assumptions
Be aware of soap boxes!
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Any Questions?
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Contact Details
Justin Penney EmployAbility
Tel: 07776 090 508; [email protected]
www.Employ-ability.org.uk
