[blindlaw] Pre-Interview Questionnaire Part 2

[WB]

Joe,

I've experienced that with the government applications that I've reviewed as
well.  Where they "get" you at is that they say the positions are priority
placement, or whatever term they use.  For instance, the DOJ within the past
couple months has made a push to hire individuals with disabilities and you
must submit a Schedule A letter so they know to put you n the pile for that
priority placement.

So, it's a bit confusiong as to what to do.  If you truly want the job, you
disclose with the government...but in the private sector, it's not
necessarily good to be asked the questions.

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Joe Orozco
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 4:37 PM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Pre-Interview Questionnaire Part 2

This does not directly answer your question, and for that I apologize.  Yet
I remember having to disclose my disability when applying for federal
positions.  The language below in your post sounds a lot like the type of
rhetoric I encountered when applying for said federal positions.  I did not
really felt I had a choice when it came to disclosing.  Is that legal?  I've
seen similar questionnaires when applying in the private sector, but I was a
little appalled when the government itself was putting me in a corner.

Joe Orozco

"A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the
crowd."--Max Lucado 

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org 
[mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of WB
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 4:40 PM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'
Subject: [blindlaw] Pre-Interview Questionnaire Part 2

Folks,

 

I went back into the questionnaire and copied the wording 
below.  The questions about hearing and vision impairments were 
not voluntary questions and the wording below is what needed to 
be signed.  Please let me know your thoughts about this language.

 

Statement reads:

 

I AUTHORIZE INVESTIGATION OF ALL STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS 
APPLICATION. I UNDERSTAND THAT MISREPRESENTATION OR OMISSION OF 
FACTS CALLED FOR IS CAUSE FOR DISMISSAL. FURTHER. I UNDERSTAND 
AND AGREE THAT MY EMPLOYMENT IS FOR NO DEFINITE PERIOD AND MAY. 
REGARDLESS OF THE DATE OF PAYMENT OF MY WAGES AND SALARY. BE 
TERMINATED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT ANY PREVIOUS NOTICE.

 

 

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