ABSTRACT
The traditional interview process, in which a candidate is asked a set of predetermined questions, has long been the standard method for evaluating job applicants. But it's not a way to operate in the best interest of the neurodiverse community, nor should our community be asked to mask and conform. But it will happen and does happen. This method has its limitations, and a new approach has emerged in recent years: the work-based interview. Work-based interviews are designed to assess a candidate's skills, knowledge, and abilities in a real-world setting rather than relying solely on their responses to interview questions. One of the main advantages of work-based interviews is that they provide a more accurate assessment of a candidate's abilities. Work-based interviews provide a more accurate and effective way of evaluating job applicants. One of the key benefits of apprenticeship as a work-based interview is that it provides employers with a way to assess potential employees in a real-life setting.
