Approaching employers in person as well as the usual telephone and letter applications Keeping records of employers you have approached and recontacting them after a month or so. Libraries, job centres, youth access centres and a range of government sponsored training courses are there to assist you. If you think an employer needs to know that you have epilepsy, then it is better to tell them rather than to have them find out for themselves. If your seizures are so infrequent that they don't interfere with your work, then you may decide that the employer does not need to know. The way you react to your epilepsy and learn to deal with it will often determine the reactions of others, including employers.
Many people fear discrimination if they disclose their epilepsy.
However, HOW you tell an employer will often determine their reaction. Being prepared to talk openly and to explain your epilepsy at interviews is better than simply stating that you have epilepsy. By understanding the employer's concerns and addressing them, you can give yourself a better chance of securing the job. You are also giving the employer an opportunity to understand your situation. It is important for you to keep your epilepsy in perspective.