"Exploring the Impact of Sign Language Interpretation and Interviewing Techniques on Employment Outcomes for Deaf Individuals"

Abstract

The employment ecosystem of deaf individuals is significantly influenced by the communication effectiveness and accessibility during job interviews. The competition in job market with hearing individuals makes their journey of seeking employment tough with relatively increased chances of them being left out from gaining employment. In India, this holds true for both the private and public sector. Communication barrier of hearing and speech reflects the major barrier for deaf aspirants which discourages Sign language usage during interviews offers a way forward to reduce the gap of communication at time of interviews. Interviewing techniques used by prospective employers also impacts the outcome of job opportunities for deaf. This study examines the impact of relationship between sign language interpreter and interviewing techniques, focusing on how these factors collectively influence outcome of deaf employment.