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The CNIB presents, as part of the Know your Rights series:
The Job Interview
[A bus passing by]
Hi, my name is François and I have a significant sight loss
I move around most of the time with a white cane and I wear adapted glasses that allow me to decipher my environment
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I have a hereditary condition that caused me to start losing my sight as a teenager.
I didn't get discouraged, I continued my education.
This allowed me to apply for interesting jobs, where, in general, I managed to perform well.
You could say that my ambition has allowed me to lead a challenging and full life.
Today, I am going to a job interview.
I'm very motivated because I'm going to fulfill two of my passions:customer service and my interest in technology
Mr Robichaud ? Would you please follow me
[Door closing]
No problem parking your car?
No such problems when you travel by bus.
I understand that are interested in the Technical Advisor job, and that you are experienced in that position
Yes, I know your products very well and I’m sure that they are amongst the best on the market.
Most of all, I know what customers are looking for.
You have the education, experience and attitude we are looking for... but...
in your application, you did not mention that you are blind.
NO, because it's NOT relevant in this context. It changes nothing in my ability to deal with clients over the phone.
But as an employer, we have responsibilities. We must ensure your safety...and that of your colleagues.
We don't have adapted computers and we cannot provide the training...
Look, I appreciate your concern, but I've been using a computer since I was 8 years old.
I come in here and, within five minutes, my software is operational
and I'm self-sufficient in managing my customer database.
The only training I need is for you to show me around once, introduce me to the colleagues,
and then I can move safely around your premises.
No, unfortunately, I don't think you're the right person. Thank you very much.
No, unfortunately, you told me exactly the opposite a few minutes ago.
That I had the training and experience, and the attitude you are looking for.
I say unfortunately, because if you refuse me the job now, you are committing an act
of illegal discrimination, under
the Canadian and Quebec Charters of Human Rights and Freedoms.
In a way, because of your prejudices, you would be depriving yourself of my skills,
my motivation and in general of the good mood I bring to the workplace.
So, shall we continue the conversation? [sound fading out] What I particularly like...
Yes, we continue the discussion, because according to the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms,
it is illegal to discriminate against a candidate because of a disability.
People who are blind have the right to apply for and obtain a job, without any discrimination
Together, let's make sure that the rights of people who are blind are respected.
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The Know your Rights series is produce by the CNIB Foundation,
with the support From the Chambre des notaires du Québec.