How to Handle a Job Interview When You are Autistic

🚀 Navigating the job market as an autistic individual can be challenging, but with the right approach, you can set yourself up for success. In this video, I share my personal experiences and insights on how to land a job, ace interviews, and find the right fit for you.

We cover essential topics like: 👔 Dressing appropriately for different types of job interviews
🔍 Researching companies to stand out
💼 Preparing for common interview questions
❓ Navigating the "weaknesses" question
🤝 The importance of body language and eye contact
🔓 Deciding whether or not to disclose your autism

Plus, we explore alternative job opportunities through platforms like Etsy and Fiverr for those who may not fit into traditional employment.

If you found this video helpful, please give it a 👍, and don't forget to subscribe for more content focused on supporting adults with autism. 💬 Share your thoughts and any tips you have in the comments below!
Timestamps:
0:31- Autistic strengths and companies are noticing
0:50- What to wear to the job interview
2:28- Possible Job interview Questions and how to answer
6:11- Mannerisms during the interview
7:28- Possible side hustle options

Tags:
#Autism #AutismAtWork #AutismEmployment #autismempowerment

[SmallSpoonBrigade]

Merchandising is often a good one. It's usually got flexible hours and a lot of calming repetitive actions as you set up and reset displays.

[duikmans]

Most of my working life, I didn't know that I was autistic, only that I was different. I quickly learned to emphasize my strengths (which I now know are linked to me being autistic): seeing patterns where others don't, attention to detail and focus. The one that I didn't mention - of course - was my "expertise" in masking/playing a role. Every failed interview gave me feedback that I incorporated in my "performance". So, I would advise going to interviews even if you're only mildly interested in the job and see them as general repetition, if you can handle the stress. That way, you get a lot of valuable input for interviews that really count.
I don't know if you have to do personality tests, but we do here in Belgium. If that's the case: do them with your mask on. Don't analyze each question, but just answer them as if you're the person you pretend to be around people. If you know beforehand that you won't get the job anyway, do the tests as yourself. That way you also get to know those results: some of them may be even suited for getting a job. I did it once with the Myers-Briggs, found out that I'm an INTJ-T and that lady from the agency considered that a strength... so, since then I do the Myers-Briggs as myself.

BTW I went from suit and tie (yep, I'm that old) to suit to casual chic to casual (no t-shirts though).

[CuteCatsofIstanbul]

I have had about 60 job interviews in my life - I've made some HUGE mistakes in some of them, such as disclosing too much about myself (so embarrassing!), not being prepared so I made up stuff (cringe!) And because most of these interviews were during an economic crisis, I got rejected A LOT. Rejection is horrible, but I learnt every rejection is a good opportunity to learn and grow, also that if they don't want me, I don't want them (!). I have had 16 jobs, only 4 of them were really great (people make the job, great colleagues = happiness), the other 12 left me hating myself, doubting my mental capability, they basically made me feel stupid, and the scars will always just be there. So many neurotypicals have told me 'it's JUST work' - no it is not. It is soooo much more than work, in fact working, doing the tasks is the least difficult part. Thanks again for this important video!

[cupofteawithpoetry]

Great video Jenny. Thank you! Such helpful advice. What kind of things are digital downloads? Don't worry about answering if you're busy XX

[emmalove]

I’m on the autism spectrum and I have had more volunteer experience than actual paid experience

[heedmydemands]

I hate interviews. I always felt like it was a test but u never find out how u did on each question so u didn't know if u were getting them wrong. The question of where u see yourself in 5 years is especially baffling, i guess i mostly hope I'll b still keeping the family afloat, that doesn't sound the best tho. I can think of lots of answers that dont seem the best but not something i could say believably that they'd like to hear. I try to be honest but also not make myself look bad. I have handy explanations for some if my gaps in working