Robby
Well-Known Member
So I have an interview coming up & now that I'm diagnosed, wondering about something. The position is admin assistant at a university campus. I'm wondering, should I tell the interviewer I have mild autism? But then proceed to tell about how & why it can be a good thing for them? Like my attention to details, my organization skills, my neatness, my punctuality, remembering facts, etc? Just being honest with them? I've seen some places say they wouldn't tell, but since my work history is so limited, & since I'm betting that since this position is through the temporary employment program at the university, which one would think would make them more open-minded, maybe it's best to tell my interviewer I have mild autism but tell her the good things about it. Or would you suggest not telling? Not sure what I should do. Aren't they required to make accomodations for it under the ADA? So why would telling it be a bad thing. As I said I am a good interviewer, & I can tell her about the good aspects of it, & while there are areas I have problems with like short term memory and major multi-tasking, I do other things really well. So not sure how to approach it during the interview.