Download or read book Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities written by Daniel J. Ryan and published by Jist Works. This book was released on 2011 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This complete career planning and job search guide for people with physical and mental disabilities has been completely updated to reflect the newest job search technologies and techniques. It will help readers identify their strengths; explore career options; find job openings; explore the hidden job market; write resumes, cover letters, and follow-up letters; and perform well in interviews. The author shows readers how to tell potential employers about their disabilities and ask them for reasonable accommodations, and helps readers understand and navigate employment law as it applies to them.
Download or read book Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities written by Ryan, Daniel and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities written by Daniel J. Ph. D. and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features helpful information on employment laws and the rights they provide. It teaches readers when and how to disclose disabilities to a potential employer and lends additional guidance for success on the job.
Download or read book Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities 3rd Edition written by Daniel Ryan and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete career planning and job search guide for people with physical and mental disabilities.
Download or read book Job Hunting Tips for the So Called Handicapped or People Who Have Disabilities written by Richard N. Bolles and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2001-10-16 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richard Bolles's WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE? has helped millions of readers find their path in life, and now his creative approach to job-hunting is brought to bear on the specific challenges faced by job hunters with disabilities. In JOB-HUNTING FOR THE SO-CALLED HANDICAPPED, Bolles and Dale Susan Brown guide readers through the often-frustrating, but ultimately rewarding process of securing independence in their lives and personal satisfaction in their careers. The authors begin by demystifying the intricacies of the ADA, describing in clear terms what the act does and does not guarantee disabled job hunters, and then move on to job-hunting strategies tailored specifically to people with disabilities.
Download or read book Career Counseling for People with Disabilities written by Karen E. Wolffe and published by Pro Ed. This book was released on 2012 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Useful as a primary text for rehabilitation counseling, educational psychology, and special education courses, Career Counseling for People with Disabilities: A Practical Guide to Finding Employment--Second Edition, is also a resource for counselors and educators who are practicing in rehabilitation or education settings serving people with disabilities. The book is divided into four sections: Introductory Materials, Career Counseling Content Areas, Career Counseling for Clients with Differing Abilities, and Future Issues and Resources. The sections are subdivided into 14 chapters. Each chapter begins with a vignette, follows with content related to the concepts introduced in the vignette, and ends with application activities for the reader. Appendixes A-E contain reproducible handouts related to each of the career counseling content areas: self-awareness, vocational selection, job seeking skills, job maintenance skills, and job search skills. Appendix F contains reproducible figures that also appear in text. The CD-ROM includes reproducible PDFs from the appendixes.
Download or read book Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities written by Daniel J. Ryan and published by Jist Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly 10 percent of the incoming freshman class in colleges and universities reports having a disability. Whether physical or mental, these disabilities can block the career paths of many individuals who have much to contribute to today's workforce. This unique resource provides expert advice on conducting a successful job search--specifically for those who have disabilities to overcome. Packed with practical techniques, no other reference offers such a comprehensive and functional approach to success.
Download or read book Making Self employment Work for People with Disabilities written by Cary Griffin and published by Brookes Publishing Company. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated with a new and improved assessment approach, more self-employment success stories, and the latest on policy changes and online opportunities, this book is your step-by-step guide to helping adults with disabilities get a small business off to a strong start.
Download or read book Working Relationships written by Richard G. Luecking and published by Brookes Publishing Company. This book was released on 2004 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All businesses have needs. People with disabilities have the skills and desire to work. As employment specialists work to match employers with job seekers, they need to do more than understand the job seeker's personal and professional goals--they also need to know exactly what the employers are looking for. That's what Working Relationships is about: securing satisfying jobs for people with disabilities by fostering partnerships between employment specialists and businesses. A must-read for all employment service providers and for anyone interested in employment of people with disabilities, this book helps readers understand the theoretical framework for improving career development practices through relationship building understand what employers want and expect from employment service providers learn about the building blocks of strong partnerships with employers: beliefs and values, communication skills, multicultural competence, ethics, and self-efficacy find practical guidelines for getting to know both job seekers and employers, marketing proactively to businesses, matching job seeker characteristics with employer needs, and using the tenets of quality customer service when working with employers consider the possibility of non-traditional employment through customized job consultation discover strategies for improving job retention and promoting career advancement for people with disabilities explore specific ways to make employment service programs more customer-oriented, convenient, and understandable to employers Filled with helpful case studies and examples, this valuable resource will help employment specialists develop strong, respectful partnerships with businesses--partnerships that will lead to rewarding careers for people with disabilities.
Download or read book Getting Hired written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide aims to help trainers help people with disabilities get hired by teaching job-seeking skills. This manual is designed for job placement or employment officers, social workers, staff who work at organisations of and for people with disabilities and others who want to provide job-seeking skills training and workshop. The purpose of the job-seekers' workshop is to assist people with disabilities in finding and keeping employment in the formal sector and addresses the unique barriers that disabled people often face when seeking jobs. The companion Getting hired: A guide for job-seekers with disabilities can be used along with this manual.
Download or read book Hiring People With Disabilities written by Teresa Yambo and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-30 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flexible work isn't just great for working parents or people who want to enjoy their lives more. Flexible jobs are a critically important source of income for professionals who have disabilities or special needs. However, some companies are more supportive and inclusive of people with disabilities than others. Remote and flexible work can make all the difference in earning a steady income and having a stable job. Remote work, a part-time job, freelance gigs, or jobs with flexible or alternative schedules where you can choose your hours or work hours outside of the typical workday can provide career opportunities for professionals with disabilities. Job seeking is hard enough, and even more so if you happen to be disabled. This book takes you through the things you might want to think about if you are disabled and looking for work.
Download or read book Learning a Living written by Dale S. Brown and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides practical tips for deciding on a career and searching for jobs to people with learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, and dyslexia, covering such topics as career preparation during high school, resumes, and interviews.
Download or read book Perfectly Able written by Lighthouse International and published by AMACOM/American Management Association. This book was released on 2011 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspiring, practical guide for incorporating disability into any organization's diversity program.
Download or read book The Job Developer s Handbook written by Cary Griffin and published by Brookes Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most practical employment books available, this forward-thinking guide walks employment specialists step by step through customized job development for people with disabilities, revealing the best ways to build a satisfying, meaningful job around a person's preferences, skills, and goals. Internationally known for their innovative, proactive job development strategies, the authors motivate readers to expand the way they think about employment opportunities and develop creative solutions. Readers will get fresh, proven tips and ideas for every aspect of job development for youth and adults with significant support needs: discovering who the person is and what he or she really wants ensuring goodness of fit between employer and employee finding--or creating--"hidden jobs" in smaller companies empowering people through resource ownership (investing in resources that employers need) skillfully negotiating job duties while managing conflicts that might arise creatively maximizing benefits using social security work incentives encouraging family support while respecting the individual as an adult To make each part of job development easier, the book arms readers with practical content they can really use: easy-to-follow, step-by-step guidelines; checklists of critical questions to answer; success stories in both urban and rural settings; and sample scenarios, dialogues, and interview questions. Equally useful to veteran professionals and those just starting out, this compelling guidebook breathes new life into the job development process and helps readers imagine a wider world of employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Download or read book Work and Disability written by Edna Szymanski and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Now in its second edition, this book presents the latest theories, concepts, issues, and practices related to the career development of people with disabilities.You'll get the most recent developments in legislation affecting employment, the business perspective on disability, occupational and labor market information, and much more. This text is essential for rehabilitation and vocational counselors, as well as for educators and researchers. In addition, Work and Disability is ideal for use in graduate and advanced undergraduate courses. Help individuals with disabilities understand the complex nature of work not only to attain and maintain work, but to help define themselves and their place in society." -- Publisher.
Download or read book The Ultimate Job Search written by National Veterans' Training Institute (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Job hunting Tips for the So called Handicapped Or People who Have Disabilities written by Richard Nelson Bolles and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author defines a disability and discusses vocabulary that is important to people with disabilities. While he is primarily interested in helping people looking for work, he is also eager to educate employers. He prepares both sides for the interviewing process, offering hope and practical suggestions.
