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.
Yvonne Turnbull is the Head of LJMU's Student Advice and Wellbeing Department.
Member of the Board of Governors and Audit and Risk Committee
Alan Dean was a purser for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Alan's interview.
Jean was a Secretary for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Jean's interview.
Denis Kelly worked in the marketing department for Elder Dempster Lines. Find out more about Denis's experiences by listening to his interview.
While you are away, it is important to remember the requirements of your programme, including any paperwork or promotional activities. See a list of student requirements, and some important information on what to do if you need help abroad.
Brian McManus joined Elder Dempster Lines as a second officer and made his way up the ranks to master. Find out more about Brian's experiences onboard the ships by listening to his interview.
As a Printer for Elder Dempster Lines, Graham Austin sometimes worked 18-hours a day and was responsible for printing the menus, programme of events and stationery for the ship’s various departments. Listen to Graham's interview.
Discover the research into menstrual health and exclusion in South Asia that's being carried out by the Dignity Without Danger project.