Agenda & Modules
1. Welcome & Objectives
Define neuroinclusive interviewing and explore its impact on bias reduction
Clarify workshop goals: enhancing candidate experience and expanding diverse talent pools
2. Barriers in Traditional Interviews
Examine how unstructured conversations favor neurotypical communication styles
Identify common biases like halo/horn effects and confirmation bias
Highlight sensory and social challenges that may disadvantage neurodivergent candidates
3. Structuring Interviews for Inclusion
Build standardized question banks and scoring rubrics
Share visual schedules or interview agendas in advance to set expectations
Offer multiple response formats, including verbal, written, and video submissions
4. Alternative Assessment Methods
Introduce work samples, job trials, and task-based exercises
Break down “cognitive task components” into analytical, creative, and social elements
Set up silent interview stations or written Q&A to minimize sensory overload
5. Interviewer Training & Mindset
Practice clear, concrete phrasing and steer clear of idioms and jargon
Develop nonverbal awareness: respecting personal space and avoiding distracting gestures
Role-play accommodations scenarios, such as granting extra processing time
6. Designing Accommodations & Disclosure Pathways
Create confidential self-identification forms with safe submission channels
Use pre-interview checklists to capture individual support needs (for example, noise-canceling headphones or scheduled breaks)
Appoint an accommodations coordinator as a single point of contact
7. Feedback Loops & Continuous Improvement
Deploy post-interview candidate surveys focused on accessibility and clarity
Monitor key metrics: interview completion rates, time-to-hire, and retention of neurodivergent hires
Revise question sets and processes based on both quantitative data and lived-experience insights
8. Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Summarize key takeaways and translate insights into a personalized action plan
Outline resources and ongoing support for implementing neuroinclusive practices
Event Venue
Online
EUR 75.00
