When you interview your candidates assume they are neurodiverse.
People who are neurodiverse won’t tell you, as the might feel disadvantaged, or judged for their weeknesses. They also need to test themselves in a world that spins around fast.
When you interview, provide as default the following:
1) A monitor with the questions in writing. Words float and get lost easily.
2) Thinking time (plenty). Make clear that there is no need to rush an answer to show confidence. Give space to vulnerability.
3) The possibility to formulate, riformulate, iterate their answer. Do not take the first answer as “the” answer. It’s just the first version.
4) Ask if they are happy about their answer before going ahead with the next one.
5) Do not show signs of disappointment for the answer given. Keep your body language and tone under control.
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