Handout G

Steps to Follow in an Employment Interview

Closing the Interview

The question of accommodation should be raised after the individual is determined as a qualified potential candidate. If the person is not qualified, you should state why; explain what experience other people who do the job possess, which he or she lacks. Make it clear that the reason for rejection is due to lack of qualifications, not their disability. If the person is not qualified, you do not need to refer to the disability at all.

The interview of a potentially successful candidate should end with a visit to the worksite. Then you and the candidate both understand the tasks to be performed. If a reasonable accommodation is needed‹ and most often it is not‹the degree of accommodation can be mutually established.

If the person is qualified but you are unable to make a commitment right away, you should say what you would say to applicants without disabilities - "Thanks for coming in. We will be making a decision shortly and will notify you."