Overview

This scenario is designed to help young autistic people prepare for job interviews in a structured and confidence-building way. It will allow users to practice key aspects of the interview process by making decisions based on real-life scenarios. This experience helps develop skills such as answering questions effectively, understanding employer expectations, and presenting oneself professionally.

Mastering job interviews is essential for securing employment. This scenario will help to:

• Understand common interview questions and how to answer them effectively.
• Practice self-presentation skills to build confidence and reduce anxiety.
• Learn how to handle challenging questions with structured responses.
• Recognize non-verbal communication cues to enhance interactions.
• Develop strategies for discussing accommodations if needed.

Introduction

A job interview is an opportunity to showcase your skills and experience to potential employers. For autistic people, the uncertainty of what to expect, speaking to an unfamiliar person or dealing with an unstructured interview can feel overwhelming. Anxiety may be caused by unpredictable questions or difficulties in understanding social cues.

This scenario will help you become more familiar with interview formats, practice structured responses, gain confidence in presenting your strengths effectively, allowing you to practice decision-making and refine your approach to common interview questions.

Instructions:

You will encounter six different interview situations where you’ll need to make decisions about how to respond. After each decision, you will receive feedback based on your choice.

There are no wrong answers. Each choice helps you learn and improve your interview skills.