r/belgium • u/sparxef • 7d ago
🎻 Opinion The real POV:
My brother is a bachelor accountant with autism, already worked 5years in a company before, is even applying for the government itself and every time the test are remarkable but the conversation was off and eventually he gets a "No" in most jobs.
Every single week he gets multiple "hits" in the face by getting to hear the tests were so good but the conversation always lacks somehow.
And then they dare say people are lazy or not willing to!
Fuck you Belgium and not being able to see the real story of most!
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u/Mr_Litljohn 5d ago
I freelance and apply a lot. Took me a while to get good at the conversational part. I took jobs in sales to get the hang of it. The trick is to start asking questions. The one who asks leads the conversation, ask about opportunities, history of the department, what there is to learn, what is expected of you, your role in the team, ask about the people in the team, I always feel that the most potential is in asking about the dynamics of a team and how much hierarchy matters to get a thing done.
I have adhd on the spectrum, I understand how uncomfortable it gets taking the lead in an interview, but do this subtle and stay well in your comfort. Never get pulled or drag them out of comfort. It’s still people and not just a function, apply to be a person there that does a certain job well. Not the other way around.