If an employer questions a job seeker's abilities and interests, which approach is best?

• A. Provide evidence of transferable skills and accommodations
• B. Disclose all disabilities
• C. Ignore concerns
• D. Argue with employer

Answer: (A)

When a potential employer questions what you can do, the strongest move is to show how your transferable skills fit the job and how accommodations could help you perform effectively. Emphasize abilities that apply across roles—clear communication, teamwork, problem solving, time management, reliability—and explain how these skills map to the tasks the job requires. If there are aspects that might seem challenging, describe concrete ways you can handle them, such as using specific tools, processes, or strategies that boost efficiency and accuracy. If relevant, mention accommodations you might benefit from and frame them as ways to ensure you can contribute fully, focusing on how they enable you to perform essential duties rather than on limitations. This approach demonstrates readiness, relevance, and a proactive mindset, which builds employer confidence. Ignoring concerns or arguing with the employer doesn’t address the questions at hand and tends to undermine the impression of your fit.