Recruiter didn't tell interviewer I'm autistic...

[WeeWelshWoman]

... so no reasonable adjustments were made for my interview. Despite being requested. It was awful.

AIBU to be disappointed and annoyed?

That's awful, I really hope you get another interview with the reasonable adjustments in place.

I spoke to the recruiter, although I declared the disability and requested the standard adjustment, he didn't tell the interviewer in the mistaken belief that it would help me more if they didn't know I was disabled.

How bloody patronising. Disgraceful.

Thanks for clarifying @WeeWelshWoman. That is truly awful.

If you don't get your do-over I would seriously consider going further with this.

I do interviews for my employer and have been asked to make adjustments, for candidates with a variety of cognitive challenges. They include:

1. Don't sit face on opposite the interviewee; e.g. sit at 90 degrees. If the candidate wants to adjust their seat to face you directly, they can.

1. Give complicated questions in writing as well as verbally.

1. Tell the candidate that they don't have to answer every question immediately. It's fine to take a few minutes to think.

1. Tell the candiate they can take a ten minute break at any time.

Honestly it all seemed so reasonable I do this now for all candidates (not everyone would decleare a cognitive challenge anyway).

I hope that we'll get a better understanding of the skills of candidates who might underperform in interviews because of the stress and pressure.

I'm really sorry you went through this. As a parent of an autistic child, I know she will get hurdles in life but I was hoping less as an adult (mainly because I cant fight her battles forever as I won't be by her side for everything in life).

Perhaps feedback to the agency and stress the importance of not overlooking such things going forward as it is unlawful as others have mentioned. I would also ask them to admit to the recruiters of the mistake they made so that maybe it can be factored into their decision process (that they didn't make the adjustments required - although they didn't know!).

Good luck

Also @EpidermolysisBullosa what a horrific thing to go through. Hope you're OK x

I'm CS. You should definitely be offered another interview with the reasonable adjustments in place!

Is it a civil service/government role?

Escalate this. Surely this is illegal?!

@Sacredspace yes

I’ve done a bit of that kind of recruitment in the past. I’m in Wales too. If you want to message me privately (in confidence) I might be able to advise you further.