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<blockquote data-quote="scottishkate" data-source="post: 55383" data-attributes="member: 8643"><p><strong>Re: job interview</strong></p><p></p><p>Hello <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p></p><p>I'm also a type one and I have never mentioned my diabetes in an interview - why would I? It doesn't affect my ability to do my job (I also work in University administration).</p><p></p><p>Neither will it be brought up at interview - the interview panel aren't privy to the health info you provide in the application form in case it prejudices a decision (they aren't allowed to ask you anything health related either - it's against the law).</p><p></p><p>If you get offered the job you may get a phone call from the health company that the uni use to perform a health check if you stated you had diabetes on your application form but this is nothing to worry about and is of benefit to you as all they want to do is see if you have any requirements that your new employer will have to help you with (e.g. regular breaks, privacy to inject whatever).</p><p></p><p>When I started my current job I just mentioned to my manger on the first day that I was diabetic and that I'd need time off for hospital appointments from time to time and not to worry if he saw me drinking lucozade! He didn't bat an eyelid. No fuss.</p><p></p><p>So the bottom line is don't worry - there is really no need. </p><p></p><p>GOOD LUCK</p><p></p><p>Katie.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="scottishkate, post: 55383, member: 8643"] [b]Re: job interview[/b] Hello :D I'm also a type one and I have never mentioned my diabetes in an interview - why would I? It doesn't affect my ability to do my job (I also work in University administration). Neither will it be brought up at interview - the interview panel aren't privy to the health info you provide in the application form in case it prejudices a decision (they aren't allowed to ask you anything health related either - it's against the law). If you get offered the job you may get a phone call from the health company that the uni use to perform a health check if you stated you had diabetes on your application form but this is nothing to worry about and is of benefit to you as all they want to do is see if you have any requirements that your new employer will have to help you with (e.g. regular breaks, privacy to inject whatever). When I started my current job I just mentioned to my manger on the first day that I was diabetic and that I'd need time off for hospital appointments from time to time and not to worry if he saw me drinking lucozade! He didn't bat an eyelid. No fuss. So the bottom line is don't worry - there is really no need. GOOD LUCK Katie. [/QUOTE]
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