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How can my autistic daughter discuss adjustments at a Tesco interview?

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Mumofone2007 · 11/07/2026 14:15

My daughter has autism and is applying for jobs, she has applied for so many jobs and tried to hide her diagnosis but comes across as very awkward, quiet and shy. So many shops you go into these days and customer service is just non existent, you get ignored by staff at the till having their own conversations or just not listened to when you are telling them something. Shannon would never do that and she puts so much effort into everything she does, she has just finished her a levels and is predicted to get 2 x A* and an A. I just know she would do a fantastic job if someone would just give her a chance. My question is she has an interview scheduled with Tesco what should she say when they ask about adjustments? Also how can she make them understand that although she is autistic she will do an amazing job?

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MyDogClive · 11/07/2026 14:23

I would suggest that she goes through the job description carefully and identifies the specific things she may find difficult and goes in with her proposed solutions. Has she had any adjustments at school she could talk about in terms of helping her be successful ?

24Dogcuddler · 11/07/2026 14:29

Firstly you may want to edit as you’ve used her name assuming it’s DD name.
I’d just do the interview as usual. Has she declared her autism in the application?
She can ask for reasonable adjustments eg questions beforehand and more processing time.
The time to ask for any adjustments would be once she gets the job.
There will be helpful advice on the NAS website.
Good luck to her

Buscobel · 11/07/2026 14:56

It’s very difficult for any young person to get a part time job. My grandson has sent out a CV, asked in every shop in striking distance and asked everyone he knows. Nothing.

Mumofone2007 · 11/07/2026 15:15

MyDogClive · 11/07/2026 14:23

I would suggest that she goes through the job description carefully and identifies the specific things she may find difficult and goes in with her proposed solutions. Has she had any adjustments at school she could talk about in terms of helping her be successful ?

There is nothing in the actual job description that she would struggle with, it's just their perception of her. In terms of school, she hasn't really had any adjustments apart from extra time in exams

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TheSquareMile · 11/07/2026 18:26

@Mumofone2007

Is she going to University this autumn, OP?

Mumofone2007 · 11/07/2026 18:36

TheSquareMile · 11/07/2026 18:26

@Mumofone2007

Is she going to University this autumn, OP?

Yes hopefully

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