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Before Interview Question: Gifts or challenges for the hiring manager?
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I had to submit a form about my preferences of the upcoming interview. One of the question, which I do not understand was:
For your interview, do you have any gifts or challenges that the hiring manager should be aware of?
If yes, please explain any needed accommodations.
Your Answer ....
Could please someone enlighten me on what does this question mean or give some examples of gifts/challenges.
Thank you.
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I had to submit a form about my preferences of the upcoming interview. One of the question, which I do not understand was:
For your interview, do you have any gifts or challenges that the hiring manager should be aware of?
If yes, please explain any needed accommodations.
Your Answer ....
Could please someone enlighten me on what does this question mean or give some examples of gifts/challenges.
Thank you.
interviewing hiring-process
asked Sep 3 '16 at 8:43
Philip C.
385
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
6
down vote
favorite
up vote
6
down vote
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I had to submit a form about my preferences of the upcoming interview. One of the question, which I do not understand was:
For your interview, do you have any gifts or challenges that the hiring manager should be aware of?
If yes, please explain any needed accommodations.
Your Answer ....
Could please someone enlighten me on what does this question mean or give some examples of gifts/challenges.
Thank you.
interviewing hiring-process
asked Sep 3 '16 at 8:43
Philip C.
385
I had to submit a form about my preferences of the upcoming interview. One of the question, which I do not understand was:
For your interview, do you have any gifts or challenges that the hiring manager should be aware of?
If yes, please explain any needed accommodations.
Your Answer ....
Could please someone enlighten me on what does this question mean or give some examples of gifts/challenges.
Thank you.
interviewing hiring-process
asked Sep 3 '16 at 8:43
Philip C.
385
asked Sep 3 '16 at 8:43
Philip C.
385
asked Sep 3 '16 at 8:43
Philip C.
385
asked Sep 3 '16 at 8:43
Philip C.
385
385
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In less politically correct times, they would have asked if you have any disabilities that the company needs to prepare for. For example, do you need a ramp for a wheelchair, are you blind or deaf, do you have any other problems that you need to attend to. Maybe you are a diabetic and need to get a punctual lunch. Maybe it's not the smartest move to invite the guy with a broken leg to an interview the same day that the yearly elevator maintenance is happening. Those things.
Obviously now it's "gifts" and "challenges". It's still asking if you have special needs the company needs to know about.
answered Sep 3 '16 at 9:07
nvoigt
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Is "gifts and challenges" a common phrase for "special needs" elsewhere in the world (I'm an ignorant American).
– Raystafarian
Sep 3 '16 at 9:59
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Your answer made it clear to me. I'm not a native English speaker, and when I read the OP's question, for a second I thought he was asked whether he intended to bribe the hiring manager...
– Ouroboros
Sep 3 '16 at 17:34
"It's still asking if you have special needs the company needs to know about." Needs in terms of conducting the interview, or in terms of having you as an employee in the workplace?
– DJohnM
Sep 4 '16 at 3:56
@DJohnM The question said "For your interview,", so I guess it's for the interview. i cannot tell what the people do with the information they gain from the interview though.
– nvoigt
Sep 4 '16 at 4:52
2
@SalvadorDali: Hypercorrectness. First the terms were disabled/disadvantaged (negative), then it became " differently abled" / " challenges" (neither positive nor negative", and now "gifts" tries to spin a disability as an advantage. Of course, if wheelchairs were that good, everyone would be using them.
– MSalters
Sep 5 '16 at 11:09
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1 Answer
1
active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
10
down vote
accepted
In less politically correct times, they would have asked if you have any disabilities that the company needs to prepare for. For example, do you need a ramp for a wheelchair, are you blind or deaf, do you have any other problems that you need to attend to. Maybe you are a diabetic and need to get a punctual lunch. Maybe it's not the smartest move to invite the guy with a broken leg to an interview the same day that the yearly elevator maintenance is happening. Those things.
Obviously now it's "gifts" and "challenges". It's still asking if you have special needs the company needs to know about.
answered Sep 3 '16 at 9:07
nvoigt
42.4k18104146
3
Is "gifts and challenges" a common phrase for "special needs" elsewhere in the world (I'm an ignorant American).
– Raystafarian
Sep 3 '16 at 9:59
7
Your answer made it clear to me. I'm not a native English speaker, and when I read the OP's question, for a second I thought he was asked whether he intended to bribe the hiring manager...
– Ouroboros
Sep 3 '16 at 17:34
"It's still asking if you have special needs the company needs to know about." Needs in terms of conducting the interview, or in terms of having you as an employee in the workplace?
– DJohnM
Sep 4 '16 at 3:56
@DJohnM The question said "For your interview,", so I guess it's for the interview. i cannot tell what the people do with the information they gain from the interview though.
– nvoigt
Sep 4 '16 at 4:52
2
@SalvadorDali: Hypercorrectness. First the terms were disabled/disadvantaged (negative), then it became " differently abled" / " challenges" (neither positive nor negative", and now "gifts" tries to spin a disability as an advantage. Of course, if wheelchairs were that good, everyone would be using them.
– MSalters
Sep 5 '16 at 11:09
 |Â
show 1 more comment
up vote
10
down vote
accepted
In less politically correct times, they would have asked if you have any disabilities that the company needs to prepare for. For example, do you need a ramp for a wheelchair, are you blind or deaf, do you have any other problems that you need to attend to. Maybe you are a diabetic and need to get a punctual lunch. Maybe it's not the smartest move to invite the guy with a broken leg to an interview the same day that the yearly elevator maintenance is happening. Those things.
Obviously now it's "gifts" and "challenges". It's still asking if you have special needs the company needs to know about.
answered Sep 3 '16 at 9:07
nvoigt
42.4k18104146
3
Is "gifts and challenges" a common phrase for "special needs" elsewhere in the world (I'm an ignorant American).
– Raystafarian
Sep 3 '16 at 9:59
7
Your answer made it clear to me. I'm not a native English speaker, and when I read the OP's question, for a second I thought he was asked whether he intended to bribe the hiring manager...
– Ouroboros
Sep 3 '16 at 17:34
"It's still asking if you have special needs the company needs to know about." Needs in terms of conducting the interview, or in terms of having you as an employee in the workplace?
– DJohnM
Sep 4 '16 at 3:56
@DJohnM The question said "For your interview,", so I guess it's for the interview. i cannot tell what the people do with the information they gain from the interview though.
– nvoigt
Sep 4 '16 at 4:52
2
@SalvadorDali: Hypercorrectness. First the terms were disabled/disadvantaged (negative), then it became " differently abled" / " challenges" (neither positive nor negative", and now "gifts" tries to spin a disability as an advantage. Of course, if wheelchairs were that good, everyone would be using them.
– MSalters
Sep 5 '16 at 11:09
 |Â
show 1 more comment
up vote
10
down vote
accepted
up vote
10
down vote
accepted
In less politically correct times, they would have asked if you have any disabilities that the company needs to prepare for. For example, do you need a ramp for a wheelchair, are you blind or deaf, do you have any other problems that you need to attend to. Maybe you are a diabetic and need to get a punctual lunch. Maybe it's not the smartest move to invite the guy with a broken leg to an interview the same day that the yearly elevator maintenance is happening. Those things.
Obviously now it's "gifts" and "challenges". It's still asking if you have special needs the company needs to know about.
answered Sep 3 '16 at 9:07
nvoigt
42.4k18104146
In less politically correct times, they would have asked if you have any disabilities that the company needs to prepare for. For example, do you need a ramp for a wheelchair, are you blind or deaf, do you have any other problems that you need to attend to. Maybe you are a diabetic and need to get a punctual lunch. Maybe it's not the smartest move to invite the guy with a broken leg to an interview the same day that the yearly elevator maintenance is happening. Those things.
Obviously now it's "gifts" and "challenges". It's still asking if you have special needs the company needs to know about.
answered Sep 3 '16 at 9:07
nvoigt
42.4k18104146
answered Sep 3 '16 at 9:07
nvoigt
42.4k18104146
answered Sep 3 '16 at 9:07
nvoigt
42.4k18104146
answered Sep 3 '16 at 9:07
nvoigt
42.4k18104146
42.4k18104146
3
Is "gifts and challenges" a common phrase for "special needs" elsewhere in the world (I'm an ignorant American).
– Raystafarian
Sep 3 '16 at 9:59
7
Your answer made it clear to me. I'm not a native English speaker, and when I read the OP's question, for a second I thought he was asked whether he intended to bribe the hiring manager...
– Ouroboros
Sep 3 '16 at 17:34
"It's still asking if you have special needs the company needs to know about." Needs in terms of conducting the interview, or in terms of having you as an employee in the workplace?
– DJohnM
Sep 4 '16 at 3:56
@DJohnM The question said "For your interview,", so I guess it's for the interview. i cannot tell what the people do with the information they gain from the interview though.
– nvoigt
Sep 4 '16 at 4:52
2
@SalvadorDali: Hypercorrectness. First the terms were disabled/disadvantaged (negative), then it became " differently abled" / " challenges" (neither positive nor negative", and now "gifts" tries to spin a disability as an advantage. Of course, if wheelchairs were that good, everyone would be using them.
– MSalters
Sep 5 '16 at 11:09
 |Â
show 1 more comment
3
Is "gifts and challenges" a common phrase for "special needs" elsewhere in the world (I'm an ignorant American).
– Raystafarian
Sep 3 '16 at 9:59
7
Your answer made it clear to me. I'm not a native English speaker, and when I read the OP's question, for a second I thought he was asked whether he intended to bribe the hiring manager...
– Ouroboros
Sep 3 '16 at 17:34
"It's still asking if you have special needs the company needs to know about." Needs in terms of conducting the interview, or in terms of having you as an employee in the workplace?
– DJohnM
Sep 4 '16 at 3:56
@DJohnM The question said "For your interview,", so I guess it's for the interview. i cannot tell what the people do with the information they gain from the interview though.
– nvoigt
Sep 4 '16 at 4:52
2
@SalvadorDali: Hypercorrectness. First the terms were disabled/disadvantaged (negative), then it became " differently abled" / " challenges" (neither positive nor negative", and now "gifts" tries to spin a disability as an advantage. Of course, if wheelchairs were that good, everyone would be using them.
– MSalters
Sep 5 '16 at 11:09
3
3
Is "gifts and challenges" a common phrase for "special needs" elsewhere in the world (I'm an ignorant American).
– Raystafarian
Sep 3 '16 at 9:59
Is "gifts and challenges" a common phrase for "special needs" elsewhere in the world (I'm an ignorant American).
– Raystafarian
Sep 3 '16 at 9:59
7
7
Your answer made it clear to me. I'm not a native English speaker, and when I read the OP's question, for a second I thought he was asked whether he intended to bribe the hiring manager...
– Ouroboros
Sep 3 '16 at 17:34
Your answer made it clear to me. I'm not a native English speaker, and when I read the OP's question, for a second I thought he was asked whether he intended to bribe the hiring manager...
– Ouroboros
Sep 3 '16 at 17:34
"It's still asking if you have special needs the company needs to know about." Needs in terms of conducting the interview, or in terms of having you as an employee in the workplace?
– DJohnM
Sep 4 '16 at 3:56
"It's still asking if you have special needs the company needs to know about." Needs in terms of conducting the interview, or in terms of having you as an employee in the workplace?
– DJohnM
Sep 4 '16 at 3:56
@DJohnM The question said "For your interview,", so I guess it's for the interview. i cannot tell what the people do with the information they gain from the interview though.
– nvoigt
Sep 4 '16 at 4:52
@DJohnM The question said "For your interview,", so I guess it's for the interview. i cannot tell what the people do with the information they gain from the interview though.
– nvoigt
Sep 4 '16 at 4:52
2
2
@SalvadorDali: Hypercorrectness. First the terms were disabled/disadvantaged (negative), then it became " differently abled" / " challenges" (neither positive nor negative", and now "gifts" tries to spin a disability as an advantage. Of course, if wheelchairs were that good, everyone would be using them.
– MSalters
Sep 5 '16 at 11:09
@SalvadorDali: Hypercorrectness. First the terms were disabled/disadvantaged (negative), then it became " differently abled" / " challenges" (neither positive nor negative", and now "gifts" tries to spin a disability as an advantage. Of course, if wheelchairs were that good, everyone would be using them.
– MSalters
Sep 5 '16 at 11:09
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