glickchick
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Hi All,
So as I get ready to graduate college and head into the working world (ahhh!) I am starting to think about job interviews and such. As many of you know, I only recently lost my hearing about 2 years ago. I know that employers can't discriminate based on disability or anything like that, but do I need to/should I disclose the fact that I am completely deaf when (a) trying to set the interview, and (b) applying for the job? I am quite good at lip reading, so I am able to get by in terms of communication. While I am generally voice off in my daily life, I know that I am going to have to speak in the working world (which I am grappling with, since i hate to speak not knowing how i sound!), so i am not as concerned about that aspect.
What's the best way to handle?
Thanks,
-Lauren
So as I get ready to graduate college and head into the working world (ahhh!) I am starting to think about job interviews and such. As many of you know, I only recently lost my hearing about 2 years ago. I know that employers can't discriminate based on disability or anything like that, but do I need to/should I disclose the fact that I am completely deaf when (a) trying to set the interview, and (b) applying for the job? I am quite good at lip reading, so I am able to get by in terms of communication. While I am generally voice off in my daily life, I know that I am going to have to speak in the working world (which I am grappling with, since i hate to speak not knowing how i sound!), so i am not as concerned about that aspect.
What's the best way to handle?
Thanks,
-Lauren