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This image shows two individuals sitting at a table conducting a job interview. The interviewer is shown smiling with a text bubble above her filled with letters. The interviewee appears confused, with a tangled thought bubble above her. At the bottom of the image is a caption reading "The Ambiguous Interview". The image reflects the challenges frequently faced by neurodiverse job seekers, and represents the original article "The Interview Process Desperately Needs an Overhaul to Include Neurodiverse Employees. Here’s How It Can Happen." by Creative Spirit Communications Manager, Menachem Rephun.
By Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager, Creative Spirit For most people, the interview process is one of the most dreaded stages of finding a job. The trick questions and general pressure can be intimidating, even for those with experience. For neurodivergent candidates (i.e., those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other invisible disabilities), the interview process brings...
On a gradient background transitioning smoothly from green to blue, bold white text at the top reads 'Creative Spirit #HireDifferent.' Below, in larger font, it says, “‘Making a Difference: A History of International Day of People With Disabilities.' A white horizontal line separates this from the smaller text below: ‘By Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager, Creative Spirit.’”
By Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager & Advocate, Creative Spirit Disabled/Neurodivergent/People With Disabilities and IDPWD 44.1 million, or 13.4% of the population: that’s how many Americans have a disability/disabilities, according to the 2024 American Community Survey (ACS). Meanwhile, 15-20% of people are estimated to be neurodivergent (Nancy Doyle), equaling more than 1 billion people worldwide. Despite...