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Should I explain my condition in a job interview, or does the company have the right to ask?

Javier Peris
Javier Peris Escribá
CEO and co-founder
RedTDAH

This is a question that often comes up, and it causes quite a bit of concern. We advise that you carefully consider it from the beginning, especially what your objective is in disclosing your condition. In principle, it shouldn't be a question at all.

  • Candidate rights : You have the right not to disclose personal or health-related information that does not directly affect your ability to perform the tasks of the job.
  • Company policies : You can establish policies on the disclosure of conditions that might require workplace adaptations.
  • Legal regulations : Local laws may protect your privacy and set limits on what employers can ask.
  • Personal decision : consider whether sharing your condition can help create a more inclusive work environment or if it is better to keep it private.

It is necessary to know if the company and the people employed are aware of and accept neurodiversity, and also to know why you want to disclose your condition.

It is important to know your rights and the applicable laws in your region before deciding to share personal information in a job interview.

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