How Job Interviews Penalize Neurodivergent Candidates

The Diversity Career Podcast with Fexingo: Inclusion, Equity, and Underrepresented Professionals · Sep 12, 2026 · 7m · transcript

Standard behavioral interviews often measure performative confidence rather than actual competence, disproportionately filtering out neurodivergent talent. This episode examines how leading tech firms are replacing vague personality assessments with structured work samples and skills-based evaluations. We look at the specific data showing reduced bias in hiring outcomes when companies remove the social performance layer from recruitment. The conversation covers practical steps for both employers redesigning their selection process and job seekers navigating a system not built for them…