Job security with Neurodiversity Securing a new job role can often be quite a daunting and challenging task, even more so when you have the added stresses of being neurodiverse. There are so many positives to being neurodiverse, it makes you unique, thoughtful, innovative and so much more, and being neurodiverse in the workplace can bring so many benefits to a company. Neurodiverse people often think outside the box, work extremely efficiently, and can have exceptionally high productivity, given the ability to recognise the environment in which they flourish. Finding that environment can be a challenge, especially if you havenҴ been given the opportunity to test out your skills practically before entering a new role orsector. This may bring challenges that not everyone else in that job would face such as being indecisive about what job they want, feeling too scared to put themselves out there in fear of judgment, accepting arole that may not be suited to their hyperactivity, and therefore getting distracted and disinterested in the job, or feeling overwhelmed with the workload. But there are ways that you can prevent these issues from prevailing: Indecisive thoughts֠Choosing the first ornext step in your career can be a difficult decision to make as it is, never mind having an overwhelming number of indecisive thoughts swaying your choices every 5 minutes as well. Itҳ important not to let your impulsivity take over when applying for jobs that you think you might like, without doing research into the industry, sector, role, and company beforehand. Once you have done your research, sit on the information for a good week or two first before doing anything about it, and if you still feel the same way that you did when you first thought about it, then you will know it is the right decision for you to make, instead of just going along with another dopamine craving thought spiral. Rejection sensitivity ּ/span> Admitting that you areneurodiverse can be quite a scary thing to do sometimes, especially if you donҴ know how the person receiving the information will act upon it. Usually, when telling this to a potential employer, there will be no judgment and you will be supported and understood, but it can be worrying to know that this might not be everyoneҳ response. Honesty is always the best policy; it ensures that your employer knows that you may need extra help with tasks that others usually donҴ and provides you an opportunity to get any adjustments you may need. It will also filter out any companies that are not willing to support this, and who would want to work for them anyway? Getting distracted ֠Itҳ important to choose a career that a) you really enjoy, and b) keeps your mind busy. Neurodiverse people are prone to get distracted easily, especially if they are disinterested in the task that they are doing. Pursuing a career in something that youҲe passionate about makes sure that you are always committed to your work and donҴ get bored. This way you can use your hyperfocus to your own benefit on something that you actually enjoy putting your time into and can excel in a field that you love. Getting overwhelmed ֠When confronted with a large and tedious task, it can be very easy to get overwhelmed before youҶe even begun. The thought of doing something that youҲe not going to enjoy for a long period of time is something that a neurodiverse brain simply cannot handle. This is why itҳ important to choose a job where you know that you have variation within your daily tasks to keep your brain ticking. In an ideal world, your day would be full of lots of short tasks which are easy to power through and tick off as you go along, but if this isnҴ the case and you do get confronted with a strenuous admin task that might take you a while, then break it down into segments and work your way through it slowly. Makesure that your employer knows this is something that you donҴ work well on and advise them that you have to deal with tasks like these in different ways to everyone else. For advice and support on neurodiversity in the workplace, please contact our sister companyBhayani HR & Employment Law at 0333 888 1360 or email hello@bhayanilaw.co.uk If you want us to help you find your ideal job click the button below. If you are a business or charity looking for your perfect candidate contact us today on0333 888 0290 or emailhello@bhayanirecruitment.co.uk Find your ideal job here Contact us today For HR, employment law and Health & Safety services for you or your business visit༳pan style="color: #eb0092;">www.bhayanilaw.co.uk Share this blog! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email WhatsApp