CV - should I put down that I have a mild disability?

[honeymummy]

afternoon!!

I am updating my CV but was wondering if I should state that i am registered deaf?

I dont want to sound negative as I cant cope with a lot of background noise as I dont really want to put that on my Cv, but also i dont want to put any petential employers off.

I would be very greatful for some advice, especailly from some of you salon owners

 

[ValencianNails]

I would tell the truth and put as much info about it as possible (without going overboard iykwim), that way potential employers are fully aware, although it shouldn't make any difference to them employing you as it doesn't affect your ability to do your job :hug:

 

[joe90]

Although I am not registered deaf I do have only partial hearing. I have always been up front with anybody who has employed me in the past and if it doesn't affect your ability to do the job then I don't think you should have too many problems.

I am like you though I cannot cope with lots of background noise and when I am in the salon alone I never have any form of music on unless doing a massage.

Good luck with your job hunt.

 

[Flesh_and_Bone]

You should not worry about advising potential employers of your deafness. The laws states that they cannot discriminate against disabled people when recruiting staff. There is an Act (Disability Discrimination Act 1995) to protect you.

Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (c. 50)

You'll find that most employers will know about this (and if they don't then they should do) and will treat you fairly.

Sx

 

[BABSann]

I personally think you are not deaf so would wait until you have your interview then explain the situation.Lots of people have probs with background noise,me included though I have never been diagnosed as having a disability,why create problems where there are none!!!HTH:hug:

 

[TIPTOP]

Hey hun
I wouldn't put it on your CV, I would wait till you get to the interview as most employers ask, I always ask when I am interviewing volunteers, also most application forms now have an equal opportunities form enclosed which covers any disabilities that the candidate might have or self classify.

hth
Sue x

 

[Ruth Mills]

You should not worry about advising potential employers of your deafness. The laws states that they cannot discriminate against disabled people when recruiting staff. There is an Act (Disability Discrimination Act 1995) to protect you.

Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (c. 50)

You'll find that most employers will know about this (and if they don't then they should do) and will treat you fairly.

Sx

Well said! Sonia has just said that mentioning that you have a disability may be in your favour, as they should at least give you an interview to show that they have given you a fair chance.

 

[Ruth Mills]

Also, I'm not brilliant with background noise either, and neither is Sonia. Sonia is deaf in one ear and has fairly poor hearing in the other, as well as not being able to tolerate certain high pitched sounds.

And I have "signal processing" issues trying to decipher speech against too much background noise; whether it's a side effect of my Aspergers or not I don't know. At least it doesn't affect my enjoyment of music though, although I am a bit of a hi-fi anorak LOL...

 

[honeymummy]

Thanks to all of your advice ladies.!!

Babs, I am registered deaf as I wear hearing aids and have otosclerosis,
its basically a gradual hearing loss that gets worse over time.. i just didnt want to bore everyone with the details too much!!! but thatns for your lovely advice!

As i said about potential employers, not wanting to put them off too much... they would have to supply me with a telephone with a built in induction loop if im expected to answer the phone.

thanks again ladies xxx

 

[Ruth Mills]

Thanks to all of your advice ladies.!!

Babs, I am registered deaf as I wear hearing aids and have otosclerosis,
its basically a gradual hearing loss that gets worse over time.. i just didnt want to bore everyone with the details too much!!! but thatns for your lovely advice!

As i said about potential employers, not wanting to put them off too much... they would have to supply me with a telephone with a built in induction loop if im expected to answer the phone.

thanks again ladies xxx

Sonia's just mentioned a scheme called "Access to Work" too; this can help towards the cost of adaptations (e.g. possibly the telephone with the induction loop); when Sonia was able to work a few years ago, "Access to Work" helped with the cost of paying for taxis to get her to work, as well as contributing towards the cost of a lightweight wheelchair which she needed too. So this could be worth looking into. So there is help out there, and that should mean that the company aren't having to foot the entire bill for the adaptations.

 

[BABSann]

Thanks to all of your advice ladies.!!

Babs, I am registered deaf as I wear hearing aids and have otosclerosis,
its basically a gradual hearing loss that gets worse over time.. i just didnt want to bore everyone with the details too much!!! but thatns for your lovely advice!

As i said about potential employers, not wanting to put them off too much... they would have to supply me with a telephone with a built in induction loop if im expected to answer the phone.

thanks again ladies xxx

Ah ok,well for us it wouldn't be a problem,we could always accommodate.Deafness in any form does not affect your abilty as a therapist.Hth.:hug:

 

[honeymummy]

too true !! wont let that stop me doing what i love!!

thanks babe xxxx

 

[Annie23]

I'm partially deaf and I have never included that fact on a CV, thinking about it now I don't think I would either. If asked I would declare my disibility but I wouldnt volunteer the information unless I felt it needed to be said.

anne xx

 

[minky]

Hi, I would put it down , and from an employers point of view I wouldn't see you as any different to anyone else ,
I would just want to make sure that all your needs were met so you could work safely and confidently :hug: minky

 

[jo1983]

Hi

As a former recruitment consultant I would suggest that it is not neccesary for you to include your disability on your CV, but I would however volunteer this information at your interview to give the interviewee the chance to ask their questions and for you to reassure them that this wont affect the quality of your work. As far as I can see your disability shouldnt affect the quality of your work!

 

[VHunter]

I would definately not put it on the CV as they may make a snap judgement without even considering you.
If it doesn't directly relate to how well you do your job, I don't see it as an issue.

I would wait for the interview, and towards the end, mention it then.
Give them a chance to appraise you with get to know you first.

I think it could influence them negatively. But once you prove in an interview how well you communicate AND you've wowed them with your personality etc.... then you can tell them. It would have less of a negative effect.

I personally don't see it as an issue. But.... discrimination exists and there's not much we can do about it. Frankly, for myself, I would probably not mention it at all.
I assume that as a therapist, you would be working in your own little room? Not much noise in a little room.
If you were disabled and had only one hand.... ok.. I could see that would be an issue.
But you don't need to hear to give a good massage or facial.
So, in my books, it's irrelevant and none of their business.



just my opinion.
:hug:

 

[gillian w]

I wouldn't put it on my CV either.It is awful but of course we know that all sorts of discrimination goes on and will still go on unfortunately no matter what laws are in place to stop it.
Get to the interview and then take it from there.If they question why its not on your cv then you can say it doesnt affect the quality of your work so did not feel it necessary.
If they send application forms to you they nearly always have a section on disabilities so you will have to fill it in then.

 

[honeymummy]

I assume that as a therapist, you would be working in your own little room? Not much noise in a little room.
If you were disabled and had only one hand.... ok.. I could see that would be an issue.
But you don't need to hear to give a good massage or facial.
So, in my books, it's irrelevant and none of their business.



just my opinion.
:hug:[/QUOTE]

Oh yes its fine when you are in a little room, but in my last job, it was a hair and beauty salon.. the nail station was next to reception area and theres a lot of background noise with hairdryers and loud talking over the dryers.. also when you are on the telephone or talking to your client.. its very difficult.!!

thanks for your reply and your advice xxxx