Hi! I wanted to apply for the
Baker McKenzie specialised open day in employability, which focuses on mental wellbeing and disability, as I suffer from some mental illnesses - do you think I can talk about my mental illnesses in my app? I have been told before that this is not a good idea, but on the description for the open day it says:
"Research shows that those who have disabilities and/or long term health conditions are reluctant to be open about their disability when applying for Graduate roles. Our Employability Open Day will focus on how you can overcome fears of discrimination, apply for our opportunities and understand how to showcase your skills with the support you need."
So I'm a bit confused. Also, if it is a bad idea to talk about mental health issues, then how would I answer this question in their app:
"Why have you selected to attend this Open Day and what do you hope to achieve from this day?"