Applying for graduate roles is time consuming, interviews are challenging and the whole process is, let’s face it, somewhat daunting! And that is before we bring the additional dimension of disability into the mix and all the extra challenges and questions this brings.
Disabled applicants have another layer of considerations when navigating the recruitment process; considerations such as disclosure, requesting support, mitigating circumstances and hoping the interviewers will see past their disability. Understanding these is crucial for employers wishing to attract disabled individuals and provide the appropriate support through the recruitment process.
To enable you to build your understanding, this Breakfast Seminar will provide you with the opportunity to hear from a number of students and recent graduates who will talk from first-hand experience about their disability, how it affects them, how they manage it and the impact it has had on their studies, extra-curricular activities and their time at university. They will also talk about how they feel regards applying for jobs and entering employment.
This Breakfast Seminar will also remind employers of the abilities, skills and strengths that individuals often develop as they manage their disability on a day to day basis in a world that isn’t always geared up for it; skills that are a huge asset in the workplace.
Speakers:
Bibi Farheen Rohomun
Bibi is a final year Biomedical Science student at University of Westminster, with the aspirations of becoming a Biomedical Scientist within a desired field and hoping to add laboratory and research value within the healthcare sector.
Alongside her studies, she also works as a part-time tutor for KS2/KS3 students, as well as, volunteering her time as a Social Media Coordinator to the Biomedical Science Society, and as a Student Ambassador for the Working World Cultures programme at University.
She is also currently a Student Researcher for the Quintin Hogg Trust Gene Editors of the Future programme, looking at CRISPR technology in finding novel treatments for diseases.
Bibi was born with profound sensorineural hearing loss in both ears and is also hearing impaired since the age of 3. Since moving to the UK at the age of 7, Bibi has received numerous support to help her adapt and progress in school. For example, from receiving support from a speech specialist to improve her communication skills in primary school to university, where she has access to a specialist notetaker as she is a lip reader. and radio-aid technologies like the Roger Pen, which enables her to hear her professors/speakers better and clearer.
Ben Lawson
Ben is currently an undergraduate at the University of Warwick studying Politics, Philosophy and Law. He is also a member of the university's American football team, the Warwick Wolves.
Ben has suffered with mental ill health for a number of years. Whilst at his secondary school, he began working towards eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health in young people through sharing his experiences and giving others the opportunity to share theirs. Ben now works closely with a coach at his American football team to increase awareness surrounding mental health in sport and eliminating the stereotypes that surround sports such as American football. He also does talks and events on different aspects of mental health, both to increase awareness, and to educate people further.
Declan McLoughlin
Declan is a dyslexic-dyspraxic law student at Queen Mary, University of London, with a training contract secured at a large international law firm.
Alongside this Declan founded and leads Channels, a social mobility charity focused on the East Midlands – and for which he was awarded NEON’s student of the year award 2020.
Papa Obeng-Sabah
Papa is a final year student studying Philosophy at the University of St Andrews. He is currently in the process of applying for training contracts at a number of commercial law firms.
Papa was diagnosed with dyspraxia whilst in his last year of Sixth Form. Since then, he has gone on to work with numerous local charities and community leaders with the aim of breaking down preconceived ideas and prejudices about disabilities in the black community.
Papa also served a term on St Andrews’ governing body, working with HE leaders, students and non-academic staff on the University’s COVID strategy, and admissions policy following this years’ A-Level results day. Papa also recently authored St Andrews’ BAME Students Action Plan Report, calling on St Andrews to do more to support its current BAME students and attract more prospective BAME students. This will be published in January 2021.
Prior to his dyspraxia diagnosis, Papa struggled severely with time-management and his academic performance. He looks forward to sharing how he has been able to adapt and make full use of the support given him since his dyspraxia diagnosis and the effect this has now had on both his academics and career prospects.
Jasmine Rahman
Jasmine is currently studying for her Graduate Diploma in Law at BPP Law School, whilst working as a Legal Engineer for Genie AI, a legal tech startup. Having read Anthropology at Durham University, she worked in Corporate Communications for SABMiller and later, the British Consulate General in Shanghai.
Jasmine has a heart condition and has had to undergo numerous surgeries, including having a pacemaker implanted. Living with a long term health condition has meant she has had to balance her time in hospital alongside her studies. She also had to shield for 6 months during the pandemic, as someone who is extremely clinically vulnerable.
Jasmine hopes to secure a training contract with a firm who are understanding of the nature of her condition and sees her resilience as a key factor in helping her to succeed. Jasmine is also an avid stamp collector – if you own a Cape Red Triangle she’d love to say hello.
Due to the current situation with regards to the Corona Virus this Breakfast Seminar has been adapted and changed to a Webinar. MyPlus Recruiters’ Club members will have the same number of complimentary places available if it were still a Breakfast Seminar.
This webinar will not be recorded.
Breakfast Seminars are exclusively for members of the Recruiters’ Club. They are ideal for anyone wishing to build their understanding of different types of disabilities and the impact it can have on the individual in their studies, extra-curricular activities and the workplace.
MyPlus Recruiters’ Club Platinum and Gold members are entitled to 2 complimentary places. Additional complimentary places may be available depending on room capacity, with priority being given to Platinum members.
MyPlus Recruiters’ Club Silver and Introductory members may purchase places at a reduced price of £175 +VAT
MyPlus Universities’ Club members are entitled to 2 complimentary places at all Recruiters’ club events. Additional places may be purchased at a reduced rate of £50 + VAT
Contact lise@myplusconsulting.com to purchase places.
