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Training quality job interviews with adults with developmental disabilities
D Mozingo1, G B Ackley, J S Bailey
1Department of Psychology, Florida State University, Tallahassee 32306.
Research in Developmental Disabilities
|September 1, 1994
Summary
This study enhanced job interview skills for individuals with developmental disabilities. Training improved response quality, leading to better employability and success in real-world interviews.
Area of Science:
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Developmental Disabilities
- Behavioral Interventions
Background:
- Supported work models improve employment for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Effective job interviewing is crucial for vocational integration.
- Limited research exists on structured interview skills training for this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a verbal job interview skills training package.
- To improve the quality of job interview responses for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- To assess the generalizability and social validity of the training.
Main Methods:
- Empirical analysis of "hiring community" interview questions and beneficial responses.
- Development of a one-to-one training package delivered by direct staff, job coaches, and behavior analysts.
- Utilized a multiple baseline design across interview questions to measure behavioral changes.
Main Results:
- All subjects demonstrated significant improvement in the quality of job interview responses.
- Improvements generalized to varied interview questions, novel interviewers, and in vivo settings.
- Social validity measures confirmed the perceived value of the training.
Conclusions:
- The developed job interview skills training package is effective.
- The training enhances vocational integration and employability for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Behavioral interventions can successfully improve job interview performance.