Heard back from a job, but what do I do? (requiring about my disability)

[caseysmom]

As a person who does hiring where I work I would just want you to be frank, open and honest.

I would not think twice about hiring you if you had the right skill set needed.

[CountryWolf07]

Appreciate it! I really WANT this job interview. It seems to be the most logical job for me. So we'll see. Thanks!

[Randi]

Since you have been contacted two times, they must be interested in you. I would suggest you e-mail the person and tell her you are hearing impaired and therefor would like to come for an interview face to face - unless the job involves telephone conversations with customers, it shouldn't be a problem.

In our building we have a hearing impaired girl who works as a caretaker of the yard and she sometimes work in the office, too. I have spoken to her several times on the phone with no problem. She does have a hearing aid, but I'm not sure how it works.

Good luck getting the job!

[smokey the elder]

Do you have Skype? Does it give you enough resolution to lip-read?

[Scooter's Mom]

I would be up front with them.

Email her back and explain that you have a hearing disability and that telephone conversations are a bit difficult for you. Tell her you're not looking for special treatment, but want to give an interview the very best possible so maybe they could arrange a face to face meeting.

Good luck!

[CountryWolf07]

I responded with:

"XXXX,

Thank you for your quick response and interest in speaking with me. I would like to share with you that I have a hearing loss which is mitigated well with a cochlear implant. However, meeting in person still works better for me than speaking over the phone. Accordingly, I'd like to request a meeting in person so I can fully demonstrate my abilities and experience. Please let me know what time and date works best for you.

Sincerely,
Rachel XXXXXX"


And now we wait to see what happens. Nervous about this one, because I really want it! Pray, pray, pray.

[Freedom]

Just seeing this, I think your response is great!

Paws crossed here that this develops for you.

[Cataholic]

That response was fantastic! Good luck!!! And, I was one of the people that suggested you leave out any mention of your impairment, as it allows people to first see you, not any disability. No matter what the law says, it does happen- people discriminate.