cv disability thingy

Former Member · May 2010

Hey

do i need to state that i have a disability on my cv? if so, how should i word it>? where should it go?

cheers

Former Member · May 2010

No, you don't HAVE to. There is advice here http://www.disabilitytoolkits.ac.uk/students/finding.asp#disclosure

There are also some recruitment agencies that specialise in careers and advice for people with disabilities, AFAIK.

Former Member · May 2010

thank youuuuuu! thats a very useful site

Former Member · May 2010

I used to work in recruitment. Katralla is right. There is no need to include any personal details on a CV, e.g. age, gender, marital status, nationality, disability ... A prospective employer can work out a lot about you from the information you do provide, e.g. name, school attended, date exams passed, etc. In the same vein, you will find a lot of big employers prefer you to fill out a detailed standard application form which should be divided into two distinct parts. Often "Part A", containing all your personal and contact details, as well as Equal Opportunities information, will be detached by the HR or recruitment service, and the shortlisting panel will only see "Part B", with the information relevant to the job.

However, if you are lucky enough to be called for interview, do not be shy to ask if you require any special arrangements, e.g. wheelchair access.

Former Member · May 2010

I was going to ask the same question...

I know people who do mention their disability on their CV; but I haven't bothered. I've just applied for a job and it does ask for a short description of my disability. It seems pointless to write it twice, imo.

Former Member · May 2010

I wouldn't unless your applying for a job for which having a disability might be an advantage, such working for a disability organisation.

Former Member · May 2010

Some employers state that they will interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the job, as part of their effort to be more inclusive in the workplace. So, I would mention it if responding to an add like that.

Former Member · May 2010

Employability are a good charity to look up. Or, if it's a long-term mental health condition, your local Mind might be able to help.

But if they ever have the 'two ticks' and guarantee to interview disabled applicants, you should absolutely disclose on the application form. As my GP said to me once, "it's not like there are any other advantages to how ill you are"....

Personally, I wouldn't put it on my CV. Application forms always ask.

Former Member · May 2010

piccolo wrote: »

Employability are a good charity to look up. Or, if it's a long-term mental health condition, your local Mind might be able to help.

But if they ever have the 'two ticks' and guarantee to interview disabled applicants, you should absolutely disclose on the application form. As my GP said to me once, "it's not like there are any other advantages to how ill you are"....

Getting free stuff like two-for-one cinema, getting higher rate disability living allowance, half price at Royal Opera House, Freedom pass for free travel in zones 1 to 6... I can think of lots of advantages to being ill

Of course I'd much prefer to be not ill.

Former Member · May 2010

thanks guys.
i've thought it through and at this point in time i will be volunteering and signing on, rather than working. i presume i can do both for the summer before attempting the 3rd year again..?

Former Member · May 2010

geneve wrote: »

Signing on implies that you will be seeking work, hence it being call job seekers allowance. :grump:

What's your point? Some people do both.

Former Member · May 2010

Randomgirl wrote: »

Getting free stuff like two-for-one cinema, getting higher rate disability living allowance, half price at Royal Opera House, Freedom pass for free travel in zones 1 to 6... I can think of lots of advantages to being ill

Of course I'd much prefer to be not ill.

Yeah I really need to research DLA. Keep forgetting. Don't have a freedom pass or anything because I still work p/t.

Olly_B · May 2010

Nutter wrote: »

thanks guys.
i've thought it through and at this point in time i will be volunteering and signing on, rather than working. i presume i can do both for the summer before attempting the 3rd year again..?

Hi,

The rules around volunteering whilst receiving jobs seekers allowance are both simple and complicated. The simple answer is yes you can volunteer, and there is no restriction on the number of hours you can (this is an urban myth that unfortunately still seems to be repeated by some Job Centre staff).

However, your volunteering should not stop you from looking for work, and actively seeking it. So, you couldn't turn down work (or an interview) because you were volunteering. Or you couldn't do a three-month residential placement and still get job seeks allowance. Therefore you can't decide to volunteer *rather* than work whilst on job seekers allowance.

There's some information on DirectGov about volunteering whilst on benefits:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndCommunity/Gettinginvolvedinyourcommunity/volunteering/DG_064299

You local Volunteer Centre will also be able to advise you on the rules around volunteering whilst on benefits. You can find your local Volunteer Centre here:
http://do-it.org.uk/wanttovolunteer/aboutvolunteering/vcfinder

Hope this helps,

Olly

cv disability thingy

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