What is a reasonable adjustment and how do they work?

At Arctic Shores, we are committed to ensuring every candidate has an equal opportunity to showcase their strengths and potential, regardless of their background or abilities.

We understand that assessments can sometimes be challenging, particularly for candidates who are neurodivergent or have disabilities. To support all candidates, we offer a range of reasonable adjustments (RA’s) that reduce barriers and create a fairer, more inclusive experience.

We recognise how important it is to work with candidates as individuals, to facilitate an assessment experience that allows all candidates to perform at their best and showcase their potential. So, depending on your individual needs, different steps can be taken to support you in your assessment journey.

If you would like to declare your need for a reasonable adjustment or have a further discussion on what options are available to you, it’s important to reach out to the support email in your assessment invitation to make your prospective employer aware before you begin your assessment. Your prospective employer will review your request, implement the appropriate adjustments, and confirm once they have been made.

If you decide that you do not need a reasonable adjustment, you will be required to tick a box confirming that you are comfortable proceeding without one. Please be aware that once you agree to move forward without adjustments, they cannot be added later on. For this reason, it’s essential to raise any adjustment needs at this stage, before the process continues.

Providing as much information as you’re comfortable with can help to make sure the most appropriate adjustment is then applied for you. Depending on the tasks you’ve been asked to complete, scoring adjustments and/or additional time can be applied to the assessment to ensure a fair experience.

Finally, it’s important to note that the reasonable adjustments we offer have been established based on scientific research, evidence in the wider literature, and best practice standards.