Interview Tips Autism Focused

AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS ARE POTENTIAL SUPERSTAR EMPLOYEES IF ONLY THEY COULD GET THE JOBS! This App, containing over 100,000 words & providing 100’s of tips, is designed to help them perform better in interviews. Interviewers also need guidance so there’s a huge 10,000 word section for them too! THIS VERSION HAS NO ADS What are the issues addressed by the App?: • To disclose or not disclose? • Reasonable adjustments/accommodations • How do you confirm the interview? • Not knowing the interview structure/timings • Not knowing what venue/interviewer will be like • Handling tricky ice-breaker/small talk • Lack of processing time & information overload • Not knowing what questions will come up • Fast paced & multi-layered questions • Ambiguous & hypothetical questions • Misreading nuance & non-verbal cues • Getting pace & tone of speech right • How long to speak/when to stop speaking • Getting distracted/losing focus/going blank • Interruptions derailing interview • Not knowing how to “sell self” • What questions to ask & when • Body language/eye contact issues • Sensory over-stimulation • Extreme anxiety & stress • Avoiding a dreaded meltdown • Being judged/fear of failure Key features: • Autism friendly user experience • Easy navigation • Personalisation of background colour • Facility to organise upcoming interviews • All aspects of interview process covered • Has linear checklists to aid organisation • Advice on autism disclosure • Reasonable adjustments/accommodations • Shows how to confirm the interview • Advice on how to handle phone screening • Advice on how to handle panel interviews • Advice on matching own competencies to job • Lists 100 common strengths of autistic people • Advice on “selling self” effectively • Gives typical interview questions to expect • Suggests good answers to typical questions • How to approach answering questions • Gives guidance on all aspects of speaking • Smart techniques to stay on track • How to prevent information overload • Advice on dress/body language/eye contact • Covers stimming • Advice on sensory issues/overload • Help with anxiety/shutdowns/meltdowns • Relaxation techniques • Handy Emergency Screens to show & share • Facility to write notes & make voice notes • Audio & video resources • Templates for confirmation & follow up emails • Multi-choice quiz to self-test knowledge • Common pitfalls to avoid • How to request post-interview feedback • 10,000 word section to help interviewers Key benefits: Helps autistic individuals with every aspect of the job interview from start to finish. Based on extensive research & draws on the lived experience of autistic job seekers who provided vital input based on their own interview experiences. Guides interviewers so that they can properly understand their interviewee & get the best out of them. App is updated regularly with more content being continually added. Who is the App for?: • Autistic job interviewees • Interviewers themselves • HR/talent acquisition professionals • Employability professionals • Supported employment professionals • Careers advisors • Recruitment organisations • STEM program providers • Internship & apprenticeship providers • Autism job coaches & advocates Web address of trailer showing problem that the App addresses: https://youtu.be/q3KVuakHf_8 Web address of trailer showing some key screens of the App: https://youtu.be/uIVyXNhSONk Who is AutiQuest?: AutiQuest is a division of Centa Co Ltd, a company registered in the UK, est. 2009. We are passionate about addressing the under-employment of autistic individuals. Website - autiquest.com Twitter - @Autiquest Copyright © 2022 AutiQuest ® All rights reserved AutiQuest ® is a Registered Trademark Reviews & feedback: Download the App &, if you like it, please rate with 5 stars. PLEASE take your time to add your comment with your review which we will respond to. Suggestions or queries? email us: [email protected]