I have a dilemma- you see, I have enormous gaps in employment, primarily due to my OCD. I have been unable to maintain work for longs period of time, although now, I am much better, and I am ready to work again. In any event, I will have to explain the gaps in time listed on my Resume to interviewers. So this begs the question, should I tell potential employers about my OCD?
2007-01-10 06:50:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
No. Tell them something else such as you were traveling, tending to a sick family member or doing part time gigs.
But don't tell them about your OCD. If you don't think it will affect your work - then they don't need to know. The employer will act as if they won't discriminate against you - but the reality is they will. They'll question your dependability and probably offer the job to someone else.
2007-01-10 07:00:55 · answer #1 · answered by The First Lady 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. If you are better and can conduct the functions of the job normally now then you don't need to disclose. Find a better more appropriate way to respond to their inquiries on your "time off" on your resume. Employers are only allowed to ask (in the case of an obvious handicap) if you feel you can perform the work relevant to the job. Upon receiving an offer letter they will ask you if you need accomodations (you're in a wheelchair, and need a special desk or register height) but they are not allowed to ask before an offer letter. I had to take a class on this for my Ethics training at work. As long as you are "normal" now even if meds make you "normal" they don't have a right to know.
2007-01-10 15:06:31 · answer #2 · answered by Lani 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on if the OCD will affect your working. Myself, I have a slight OCD about closed doors. A guy I went to school with had one about alarm clocks. However, we wouldn't have to say anything since they don't affect productivity. I would avoid using that as a gap excuse if you can. Maybe use that you were getting medical treatment during the time or had med problems. Most won't want you to elaborate.
2007-01-10 14:56:38 · answer #3 · answered by rogers_andrew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should always tell them about any condition you may have because they will find out sometime. If you think you won't let it effect your work, then tell them that and that you are 'growing out' of it as it may seem... If you assure them that you would be as good [if not better] than anyother prospective employees then they will probably accept you.
Good luck, I know OCD isn't an easy thing to battle with!
Lorna
2007-01-10 15:08:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, i wouldn't. If you are now on medication for your OCD and are doing therapy, that should help you tremendously, and make it your goal to remain at your job for a long time. Some people, wake up every day not wanting to go to work, instead, if you wake up and make going to work and performing your duties well, your goal to achieve, you can reach it! Good luck, you can do it!
2007-01-10 14:55:45 · answer #5 · answered by rocketgirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think honesty is the best policy. I think lots of people suffer from that and you should not worry. If you have done the work to get better, tell them about it. It will show you care enough about yourself to improve. Keep it short though, you don't want to give them a sob story.
2007-01-10 14:59:28 · answer #6 · answered by l'il mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to anyway
2007-01-10 14:58:44 · answer #7 · answered by Fat guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋