Mock Qualitative Interview Questions and Answers
What are your perceptions on employers hiring people with disabilities?
Participant One: A majority of employers are skeptical about hiring people with disabilities. The type and severity of disability have a huge effect on the person been hired. While some employers are willing to give people with disabilities a chance to demonstrate their work capabilities, most feel it is burdensome and they would prefer to avoid hiring these individuals. People with physical disabilities are easily hired as compared to people to people with mental and emotional disabilities (Henry, Petkauskos, Stanislawzyk, & Vogt, 2014). At our office, we currently have two coworkers who have physical disabilities and their work performance is even better compared to that of people without any disability. Employers have this perception that people with disabilities do not have the requisite skills, will need greater supervision, and have higher absenteeism rates.
Participant Two: Most employers are concerned about the obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The prospects for providing accommodations for workers with disabilities has been a deterrent to most employers. The costs associated with offering these accommodations have been seen as prohibitive and most would prefer to not go down that route. The lack of understanding of the law is the main reason that these employers have these perceptions. There is also a lack of comfort or familiarity with disabilities. The attitudes of customers, coworkers, and managers have also been a reason for concern. employer attitudes towards people with disabilities is also a hindrance to them being offered a position at a particular organization.
What challenges and obstacles exist to hiring people with disabilities?
Participant One: The stigma that is associated with disabilities will create obstacles to employers hiring workers with disabilities. During an interview, there is always an immediate negative reaction...
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