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Why people with autism struggle to get hired − and how businesses can help by changing how they look at job interviews

  • Written by Cindi May, Professor of Psychology, College of Charleston

First impressions matter − they shape how we’re judged in mere seconds, research shows. People are quick to evaluate others’ competence, likability and honesty, often relying on superficial cues such as appearance or handshake strength. While these snap judgments can be flawed, they often have a lasting impact. In employment,...

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