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Recruitment Challenges Faced by Dyslexics

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Recruitment Challenges Faced by Dyslexics

Dyslexics account for 10% of the workforce and 50% of the neurodivergent population. 

 

Reading, writing, and spelling skills are all impacted by the unique learning disorder known as dyslexia. Due to how dyslexia affects them, dyslexic people frequently encounter difficulties in school and employment. One of the areas where people with dyslexia may experience special difficulties is the job market, as the recruitment process can be challenging for persons with dyslexia. 

 

Written Communication 

 

The recruitment process presents one of the major obstacles for dyslexic people: written communication. Can you incorporate audio-visual forms into your recruitment strategies to better serve dyslexic job applicants? Employers may see weak writing abilities as a sign of ineptitude or a lack of attention to detail, which can be a substantial hurdle to recruiting when using traditional methods such as CVs and selection criteria. This can be particularly difficult if you have to compose extensive cover letters and lengthy selection criteria. 

 

Normative Testing 

 

Standardised testing is frequently utilised during the hiring process for positions that call for a specific degree of education or certification. Timed exams, multiple-choice questions, and reading comprehension examinations can be difficult for dyslexic people, which can harm their grades and restrict their employment options. 

 

Offering accommodations during testing is one approach to resolving this issue. For instance, those who have dyslexia may require additional time or the opportunity to take tests in a quiet, distraction-free setting. Additionally, having questions read aloud or being allowed to use assistive technology during testing may be helpful for certain dyslexic people. 

 

Interviewing 

 

Everyone can feel anxious during an interview, but dyslexic people may find it more difficult. Taking notes and interpreting body language are two written communication skills that many interviewers significantly rely on. Dyslexics may find it challenging to arrange their thoughts and remember specifics, making it challenging to communicate during interviews properly. 

 

Dyslexic people may need to spend a lot of time preparing for interviews to overcome this obstacle. Using visual aids to assist organise their thoughts throughout the interview process, practising interview techniques with a coach or mentor, and asking interviewers to offer questions beforehand to give them time to prepare are a few examples of how to do this. 

 

Lack of understanding 

 

Last but not least, a major obstacle to hiring people with dyslexia is companies' and recruiters' ignorance about the condition. Because dyslexia is still not well-understood, particularly in Australia, many employers might not be aware of the difficulties dyslexic candidates have during the hiring process. As a result, companies might not make concessions or pass over dyslexic job candidates. Dyslexics have a legal right to obtain and use appropriate employment accommodations both throughout the hiring process and while employed. 

 

If you are dyslexic and searching for dyslexia therapy for adults, call us! 


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