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EmployAbility & Disclosure Justin Penney - EmployAbility

EmployAbility & Disclosure Justin Penney - EmployAbility. AGENDA. EmployAbility – who we are/ what we do Disclosure of disability Questions Close. EmployAbility – Who are we?. EmployAbility is a not-for-profit organisation that:

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EmployAbility & Disclosure Justin Penney - EmployAbility

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  1. EmployAbility & Disclosure Justin Penney - EmployAbility www.Employ-Ability.org.uk

  2. AGENDA • EmployAbility – who we are/ what we do • Disclosure of disability • Questions • Close www.Employ-Ability.org.uk

  3. EmployAbility – Who are we? EmployAbility is a not-for-profit organisation that: • supports and advises disabled students/ graduates in the transition from education to employment • Works with employers to develop an inclusive and open working environment • Runs workshops, training and ‘one-to-one’ sessions for disabled students/ graduates at universities across the UK www.Employ-Ability.org.uk

  4. What do we do? We will support you through the entire job search process and thereafter by: • Offering internship, work experience and graduate programme opportunities with top employers from within the investment banking, legal, chemicals, banking, media, public and other sectors • Making recommendations of disability inclusive employers • Guidance, advice and support with CV and application form writing • Mock interview sessions with key employers www.Employ-Ability.org.uk

  5. What do we do? (cont.) • Advice and essential information on how to perform well at interviews and assessment centres • Information and advice regarding adjustments you may require during the recruitment process and/or in the workplace • Information, advice and guidance on other key disability issues such as disclosure of a disability • Inviting you to attend specialist recruitment events • Inviting you to attend skills workshops www.Employ-Ability.org.uk

  6. Summer Internships • Currently work with the following employers on recruiting for summer internships and Graduate schemes: Google, Goldman Sachs, Wellcome Trust, National Audit Office, Dow Chemical, Merrill Lynch Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, Herbert Smith and the FSA • Mixture of Internship, Graduate and 1st year programmes • Gives a real taste of working life within these organisations • Invaluable work experience • Full support given throughout by EmployAbility www.Employ-Ability.org.uk

  7. How to Apply? • Register a profile on our website www.employ-ability.org.uk • All applications are online through our website. • Closing dates between now and early next year. • Any questions or need form in alternative format contact us on info@employ-ability.org.uk or 077766 090 508 www.Employ-Ability.org.uk

  8. Presenting yourself positively in the recruitment process www.Employ-Ability.org.uk

  9. Disclosure • It is your choice! • Know your legal rights • Be Informed, ask questions about the recruitment process • Things that might influence that choice • When • Why • How www.Employ-Ability.org.uk

  10. How to disclose • Positively • Provide good concrete examples • Minimise negatives • Inform the employer who may be naive, lack knowledge or experience, or work from stereotypes • Be prepared for questions • Do not make assumptions • Be aware of soap boxes! www.Employ-Ability.org.uk

  11. Any Questions? www.Employ-Ability.org.uk

  12. Contact DetailsJustin Penney EmployAbilityTel: 07776 090 508; justin.penney@employ-ability.org.ukwww.Employ-ability.org.uk www.Employ-Ability.org.uk

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