Careers Support for Students with Disabilities at LJMU
In collaboration with a number of student interns, Student Futures have created a range of careers resources for students with disabilities or health conditions or those who are neurodiverse.
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Sharing information about your disability
Many students and graduates with a disability, health condition or neurodiversity worry about whether to tell a prospective or current employer. In legal terms, this is referred to as ‘disclosure’. It is both a balancing act and a personal decision whether and when you want to share information about your disability during the recruitment process or in the workplace.
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Your rights as a disabled job-seeker or employee
Understanding the law will allow you to advocate for yourself and know your rights as a disabled job-seeker or employee.
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Believe in yourself case studies
Believe in yourself case studies
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Identifying inclusive and disability-friendly employers
There are a number of initiatives and organisations that support employers to ensure that their recruitment process and working practices do not discriminate against jobseekers and employees with a disability or long-term health condition.
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Targeted opportunities for disabled individuals
Many large employers are becoming more proactive to recruit candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions. Some run their own schemes targeting disabled applicants, while others work with specialist organisations that manage the recruitment process on their behalf.
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Health and Safety Codes of Practice
View the policies that fall under the LJMU Health and Safety Codes of Practice.
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Human Resources team
Tina Purkis is the Director of LJMU’s Human resources department.
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I would like to report an incident immediately
Information about reporting an incidence of sexual violence immediately.
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Understanding your LJMU timetable
Information for new students about how to access the academic timetable.