Tool #5: Interviews
Improve your interview skills, including inclusive interview techniques. Tool # 5 will also explore how to use socially acceptable language, disability etiquette and proper terminology when interviewing people with disabilities. Additionally, this tool outlines the selection process and the formulation of interview questions to ensure that the best candidates are hired!
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5.1 Employers’ Responsibilities
Learn MoreWhen scheduling job interviews, ask applicants if they have any accommodation needs. -
5.2 Greeting a Candidate with a Disability
Learn MoreHow to interview a person with a visual impairement, hearing impairement or a mobility issue. -
5.3 Inclusive Interviews
Learn MoreEmployers are allowed to ask questions about an applicant’s ability to perform specific job functions. -
5.4 Legal Interview Questions
Learn MoreAn interviewer should ask the same questions to all candidates. Employers are allowed to ask questions about an applicant’s ability to perform the essential duties related to the job. -
5.5 Taking Steps to Inclusion
Learn MoreAn employer, a service provider or a union has the obligation to take steps to eliminate disadvantage to employees, clients or prospective employees. -
5.6 Selection Process
Learn MoreSelection process: This involves screening applicants to ensure that the best candidate is hired -
5.7 Socially Acceptable Behaviour
Learn MoreAlways speak directly to the person with a disability; not to the companion, aide or sign language interpreter. -
5.8 Proper Terminology
Learn MoreAlways try to avoid stereotypical depictions of people with disabilities. Promote "people first"! -
5.9 Disability Etiquette
Learn MoreNot all disabilities are visible. A person may make a request or behave in a way that seems strange to you. Their request or behaviour may be disability-related.
