Let me share with you my
job interview experiences. Ive been interviewed by company like
DHL,EPSON.GUARDIAN PHARMACY,SINGAPORE CHANGI HOSPITAL,OCBC,MANGO
but non of them wanted me to be part of the company. Indeed, they
are a well-known company.
First of all I felt sad as
they really looked down on me due to my handicapped looked which i
encounter since young. I don't understand why that matters to them.
Afterall they should looked upon talent and employ those who they
believe can contribute to the company. Secondly, I don't know how's
my future will be like. There is once CDC told me to go to
newton to take up front desk courses. When I came there i was
interviewed, and she told me that my physical constraints is a
major concern to her. She said it was impossible to get a job as a
front desk as they want normal people. When she told me off like
dat, i felt really sad. To me, as long as you can do that job, it
doesnt matter whether u are a handicapped or a normal people. But
for me, I judged myself as a normal people who lead a normal live
and i went to a neighbourhood school. I dont understand why they
don't want to employed people like me.
I also get negative
feedback while interviewed @ DHL in Eunos area. She told me can u
count? Can u see numbers? And so on and on . She asked me stupid
questions and I felt really insulted. She should not ask me
questions like that. It's really unprofessional and insulting.While
interviewing me, she wears a shades. Is that some kind of a joke or
what?
Even i interviewed @ OCBC
near Lau Pa Sat, they said that I have a very good communcation
skills but then they rejected me due to my physical look. And for
Guardian, they pranked me twice. They promised me that i had
an interview with them and didn't called me back. Few weeks later
they called me and said a specifc date to come down to interview. E
same thg happen to me. They promised but never kept
promises.
I feel like giving up my
life until i saw this woman who is bald. She suffers from cancer
but works as a receptionist cum admin asst in 1 of a company in
payalebar. I wonder why a woman like her can get a job while i
can't. Nothing is Impossible. Even if people looked down on me,
there's noway it's gonna stop me from finding job. Each day
imm strong enough to face these obstacles. I have nothing to be
ashamed off. That's really special about me that noone understands.
As long as I can do what other normal people can do, Im really
happy & feels proud of myself.
You apply for jobs at varied companies like DHL, EPSON,,GUARDIAN PHARMACY, SINGAPORE CHANGI
HOSPITAL, OCBC, MANGO, what is the skill or expertise that you
have?
You will be wasting their time if
you say are willing to do anything.
If you are applying in response
to an advertisement, do you fulfil the requirements they ask
for? If you don't fit the bill, you be in for another
dissapointment. Employers don't know you until turn up infront of
them. And then you need to impress them. But first you
must have their requirements, or least some of it.
An attitude of I am handicap have pity on me is sure to
fail.
The above applies to all job
seekers, able bodies or challenged.
For you, (although you have not
specified your handicap) you must acknowledge your physical
constrains, and how it would relate to the company you intend to
work for. e.g. Some company premises are not wheel chair
friendly. Some have fast paced work
environment.
Firstly, what are your skills, what can you do? Anyone
wanting to help you would ask you this first. What can you
contribute to the company?
Secondly, you must get someone or some organization to help you
get a foot into the company. Cold call and response to
advertisement are the most difficult way to get a job.