Disabilities Part 3: Landing a Job

Student Activity Worksheet
Video: Disabilities Part 3: Landing a Job

1. What can you do to give yourself the best chance to land the job if you have a disability
A. ) Look for a company early on who displays their EEO statement
B. ) Apply for a job that requires skills you don’t have but is high paying
C. ) Hide the fact that you have a disability
D. ) None of the above

2. What is a good way to tell if a company is inclusive?
A. ) If they are a family owned business
B. ) If the company references disabilities in its marketing materials
C. ) If they are a public company with a strong stock price
D. ) All of the above

3. When is it most common to ask for an accommodation?
A. ) On your resume
B. ) In your cover letter
C. ) Whenever you might need it during the hiring process
D. ) None of the above

4. You should not ask an inclusive company for any additional accommodations you may need.
True
False

5. How can you use your disability to your advantage to land the job?
A. ) Talk about your disability in a positive way to show you are resilient, creative and flexible
B. ) Use your disability as a way to guilt them into hiring you
C. ) Neither A nor B

6. What is a proactive way for companies to show that they are inclusive?
A. ) By sending an advanced note to applicant that speaks to the accessibility of an interview location
B. ) By telling applicant ahead of time that accommodations are available if needed
C. ) Both A and B