I want to go back to work but can not even get an interview

mandytech
mandytech Community member Posts: 1 Listener
edited November 2018 in Work
I just wish employers would stop ignoring people like myself due to a gap in employment due to illness and disability I want to go back to work and I am very capable but can not even get an interview 

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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Community member Posts: 7,879 Championing
    Hi @mandytech welcome to the community!

    Sorry to hear this, have a look at the information provided in our Employment section. It offers a range of services such as Access to Work and KickStart which may be of use to you.

    Do let us know if we can be of any further assistance! :)
  • Sam_Alumni
    Sam_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,605 Championing
    Welcome to the community @mandytech

    Have you checked out the jobs available at Scope? Here on the community we are currently advertising for a paid intern.

    It may also be good for you to speak to our Support to Work team?
  • Pia_Scope
    Pia_Scope Scope Posts: 41 Empowering
    Hi@mandytech

    First of all I like to welcome you to the community!

    I am sorry to hear about your situation.
    It is something that we often come across but I know from my line of work that it IS possible to secure employment even with employment gaps.

    My first thought is your CV.
    Is it of good quality or can it be improved?
    Do you disclose your disability in the CV?
    Do you have the experience/qualifications needed for the roles that you apply for?

    There is a few factors to consider when it comes to not getting any interviews and often a lot that we can do to improve our changes of getting interviews.


    If you think that it could be beneficial for you to use the support that we can offer at Support to work please feel welcome to register with us at:
    https://my.scope.org.uk/supporttowork/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3NvB1N7C3gIVxrTtCh3zqgyVEAAYASAAEgKNkPD_BwE


    I wish you all the best

    Kind Regards
    Pia

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