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.

There are two ways an adjustment can be requested, and it varies by the company and role you have applied to, and this will be explained in your assessment invitation email. 

Some companies will ask you to get in touch with them and request an adjustment. 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.

Other companies will give you the opportunity to self-declare any reasonable adjustments before starting the assessment, without the need to contact them first. If that is the case, you will be presented with a list of adjustments available and will be able to select the one(s) you require by ticking the relevant boxes.





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.