Hi Ajinkya, Thanks for sharing your experience. Disability hiring has to be improved and managers should get trained for the same. It's long way to become inclusive.
Sourabh On Tue, 2 Apr 2024, 12:21 A.J, <cool0...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello folks, > > Sharing some insights on why I cancelled my scheduled interview for > Business Intelligence Engineer at Amazon. > > Request you all to support and express your views on the same. > > Linkedin post link: > > https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kunjirajinkya_business-intelligence-engineer-activity-7180451112796229632-R-jW?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios > > Here’s my post: > > Amidst the vibrant atmosphere of Purple Fest, Goa 2024, I was privileged > to be considered for the role of Business Intelligence Engineer at Amazon, > as part of their commendable initiative to embrace diversity by hiring > individuals with disabilities. This opportunity ignited a spark of > excitement within me, only to face an unexpected dilemma. > > > While my qualifications were a fit for the job description, there was a > significant factor I couldn't overlook: my transition from sighted to > visually impaired 3 years ago. Despite sharing this with the recruiter, she > encouraged me to proceed with the interview, advocating for the principle > that disability should never hinder opportunity—a sentiment I > wholeheartedly endorse. > > > Upon reviewing the job requirements, I discovered a notable challenge: > many of the essential tools and software were incompatible with screen > readers, a vital tool for individuals like myself. Despite expressing my > concerns and the recruiter discussing them with the hiring manager, > uncertainties persisted regarding tool compatibility. Nonetheless, the > manager expressed interest in moving forward with the interview, leaving me > torn. > > > How could I fulfill the role's demands without essential accessibility? > > > After careful consideration and thorough research, I made the difficult > decision to withdraw from the interview. This experience underscored a > critical need: for recruiters and hiring managers to understand the > compatibility of tools with screen readers for specific roles and recognize > the capabilities of visually impaired individuals. > > > While organizations are commendably advancing inclusivity, there's a > pressing need to refine the process. Educating recruiters and hiring > managers about screen reader-compatible tools and the contributions of > visually impaired individuals can streamline hiring processes, prevent > disappointment, and save valuable time for all parties involved. > > > My earnest appeal to organizations committed to diversity and inclusion is > to prioritize such educational initiatives. By equipping recruiters and > hiring managers with essential knowledge, we can forge a path towards a > more inclusive and equitable workforce—one where every individual, > regardless of ability, has the opportunity to excel. > > > Thanks and Regards, > > Ajinkya > > > > -- > Disclaimer: > 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of > the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; > > 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails > sent through this mailing list.. > > > Search for old postings at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "AccessIndia" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to accessindia+unsubscr...@accessindia.org.in. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CA%2BKDu%2Bm2B-DRWP2mbsZx7DsVKY56hLeBFkA9bwy6SCgeTR-v%2Bg%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CA%2BKDu%2Bm2B-DRWP2mbsZx7DsVKY56hLeBFkA9bwy6SCgeTR-v%2Bg%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to accessindia+unsubscr...@accessindia.org.in. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CAL3n5wLHzwETtcM2ts8Qi7Gjz2_Q84YEDMyAZWFbT3ijhYqfPQ%40mail.gmail.com.
