Questions fréquemment posées (FR)

Informing employers about your skills both soft and hard helps them understand that you have autonomy and that you will be able to do the job properly. It is also necessary to inform the employer in case of specific needs (computer with adapted programs etc.)

It depends on several factors but first examine the company culture, mission and values. If you think that your disability might be seen as an added-value or a strength by the company, then you can decide to mention it in the CV / cover letter. Otherwise, we advise you not to mention your disability in the CV/cover letter if you are not sure it is a strength point for the job vacancy.

Prepare a disability statement that gives a little bit of information about what you can see or how you compensate for not being able to see, but mostly focus on your abilities and capacity to do the job. Explain how you accomplish tasks differently than fully sighted workers but can still stay competitive.

Simulating eye contact, body posture, mirroring and lastly a handshake.

Dressing appropriately, body language, and speaking manners.

There is a notification button at the bottom of the VIPTechJob Web App. Jaws readers will notify the user whether the push notifications are activated or not.

There is a step-by-step guide for the creation of CVs in the VIPTechJob Training Platform. The CV trainer give the user a walk through of all the features and information that they should include in their CVs. This tutorial will orientate the user in what and how they should present their information to potential employers.

Yes, you can apply directly. Keep in mind, applying directly will only be possible with companies that have registered on the platform. Companies or organisation that have not signed onto the platform can be sent a link for the CV.

A good picture is an important part of a CV. Although in certain European countries a picture is not necessary or obligatory. Many European countries do tend to use photos on CVs. It is important for the users of the platform to ask a sighted person with this task. The sighted person can advise the visually impaired person on how they photo looks and with other small aesthetic things such as cropping or lighting of the photo.

The CVs that you can create on the VIPTechJob Web App are already formatted. All the users must do is enter the information and it will automatically fill in the spaces on the CV for the user. If the user has certificates or documents, you must explain that you have them and attach them separately another email or letter.