Microsoft extends Autism and Inclusion Hiring Programme to the UK

[elsiegee40]

https://news.microsoft.com/en-gb/2016/02/26/microsoft-extends-autism-and-inclusive-hiring-programme-to-uk/

 

" Microsoft UK announced the rollout of a new pilot programme focused on hiring people with neurodiverse conditions, including Autism or Asperger’s syndrome, for full-time UK based Microsoft positions. Microsoft UK will initially be hiring for 10 roles.

 

The UK programme will be modelled on the program that has been piloted in Microsoft head office in Redmond. Since last summer, Microsoft has hired 11 new employees who have autism in the United States. In the program, participants experience a unique interview process, where the ‘interview’ is structured as a multi-week academy to help put job candidates at ease and allow them to more fully demonstrate their skills. [... continues]"

 

"...If you’re interested in applying for the pilot programme, you can email your CV to: [email protected]. If you want to read more about the Autism program, please check out this article about Microsoft employees in the United States who have been part of the program"

Edited March 23, 2016 by elsiegee40

[elsiegee40]

@AXE you come to mind immediately

[FN-GM]

Great News! Credit to Microsoft.

[elsiegee40]

And for anyone thinking their cv needs polishing before sending it off: PM @witch with your email address and ask nicely

[enjay]

Good news. Wasn't there something in the news about this from another employer last year?