Download or read book Successful Job Search Strategies for the Disabled written by Jeffrey G. Allen and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1994-01-26 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The passage of The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) opened new doors of employment opportunities for millions of Americans. Disabled Americans no longer have to settle for whatever jobs they can get, but can now compete fairly for the jobs they want and are qualified to do. In this important new book, job search guru Jeff Allen shows disabled job hunters the ropes, from both the legal and career path points of view. Whether you're entering the job market for the first time or you're ready for a change of careers, this book can empower you with all the confidence and job search skills you need to land the job you deserve. * Explains, in detail, your legal rights under ADA * Includes 50 mini legal cases and real-life scenarios * Offers expert practical advice on how to land a job, including writing resumes and surviving interviews * Coaches you on how to overcome negative perceptions and how to "sell" yourself to an employer
Download or read book Successful Job Search Strategies for the Disabled written by Jeffrey G. Allen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1994-01-26 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The passage of The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) opened new doors of employment opportunities for millions of Americans. Disabled Americans no longer have to settle for whatever jobs they can get, but can now compete fairly for the jobs they want and are qualified to do. In this important new book, job search guru Jeff Allen shows disabled job hunters the ropes, from both the legal and career path points of view. Whether you’re entering the job market for the first time or you’re ready for a change of careers, this book can empower you with all the confidence and job search skills you need to land the job you deserve. Explains, in detail, your legal rights under ADA Includes 50 mini legal cases and real-life scenarios Offers expert practical advice on how to land a job, including writing resumes and surviving interviews Coaches you on how to overcome negative perceptions and how to "sell" yourself to an employer
Download or read book Successful job search strategies for the disabled by Jeffery G Allen written by Jeffery G. Allen and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 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 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 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 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 Job Search Strategies for Students with Disabilities written by Kelly Horsman and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook is accompanied by a videocassette, on job search strategies for students with disabilities (the videotape should be accompanied by each school's own training materials based on personal needs). The guide begins with information on Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It discusses the Title's purpose, main provisions, and important definitions. The type of employment protections provided in the job application process, during the job interview, in the employment decision, and while on the job are outlined. Students are encouraged to approach their work search and career decision making with careful consideration and enthusiasm. A self-assessment process is presented for examining likes and dislikes in various life activities, leading to a list of skills and interest areas for career development. Tools to help students sort through their skills, abilities, interests, and values in order to make informed career decisions are noted, along with descriptions of publications such as the "Dictionary of Occupational Titles." Networking and informational interviews are presented as methods of gaining information and contacts in certain types of work and learning of open positions. Suggestions for writing resumes and cover letters are offered. Procedures for determining when job seekers should disclose their disability are presented. Guidelines for performing well in job interviews are also discussed. The final section lists national and local (Spokane, Washington) organizational resources, employment hot lines, and a 14-item bibliography. The 10-minute videocassette emphasizes the importance of self-confidence in job interviews, preparing for the job interview, disclosing one's disability, and outlining accommodations needed. (JDD)
Download or read book Job Strategies for People with Disabilities written by Melanie Astaire Witt and published by Petersons. This book was released on 1992 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and provides advice on career planning and job hunting for people covered by it
Download or read book Demystifying Job Development written by David Hoff and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Work Abilities written by Judith Thomas and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-10-06 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a guide for persons with disabilities who are seeking paid employment or volunteer opportunities. It takes you through the process of getting hired, re-hired, or career changing. It contains valuable insights on what to avoid, to save yourself time wasting activities that do not produce results. It is a “no holds barred” description of the good, the bad, and the ugly, elements of the job search process.
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 The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search The Proven Program Used by the World s Leading Career Services Company written by Orville Pierson and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2010-09-17 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Proven Program Used by 600,000 Job Hunters! You put hours and hours of hard work into your job search and the companies you've contacted never call. It's a story all too common in the fast-paced, highly competitive world of job hunting. Nothing is more discouraging than sending one resumé after another into the job-hunting void. Eventually, you expect silence from the other end. The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search was written so this never happens to you again. These techniques, developed by author Orville Pierson, have been used successfully for ten years by Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH), the world's premier career services company. Here, Pierson provides you with the job-search techniques that up to now have been limited to the LHH consultants he trains. Orville Pierson has helped thousands of job hunters during his career, taking note of the characteristics that have led to success as well as failure. In The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search, he supplies key information on how professional job search consultants structure the job search project so you can apply the same winning strategies to your own search. You'll also be privy to inside information on how decision makers operate, enabling you to get the inside track on job openings before they are announced. This insider's guide covers every phase of the job search, leading you step by step through the process of creating a clear-cut plan-essential to every job search. Using the Pierson Method, you'll learn how to Develop a Target List (the key ingredient to every job search) Measure your progress Create a “core message” about yourself that decision makers won't forget Present yourself in the best possible light to prospective employers Using these strategies, Orville Pierson and LHH have helped 600,000 people land great new jobs. Employ the Pierson Method in your hunt for employment and you'll soon be doing what you love in the company that's right for you.
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 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non Verbal Learning Disability written by Yvona Fast and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2004-01-26 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NLD) or Asperger Syndrome (AS) are underemployed. This book sets out to change this. With practical and technical advice on everything from job hunting to interview techniques, from 'fitting in' in the workplace to whether or not to disclose a diagnosis, this book guides people with NLD or AS successfully through the employment mine field. There is also information for employers, agencies and careers counsellors on AS and NLD as 'invisible' disabilities, including an analysis of the typical strengths of somebody with NLD or AS, and how to use these positively in the workplace. Practical information and lists of career resources are supported by numerous case studies to inspire and advise. An essential resource for people with NLD or AS seeking or in employment and their existing or potential employers.
Download or read book Transition Assistance Program written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Assisting Disabled Persons in Finding Employment written by Robert Heron and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide provides an overview of the approaches and strategies to improve job opportunities for disabled jobseekers. It is intended for vocational guidance and placement personnel in mainstream and specialist employment services in governmental and non-governmental organizations. It is a useful resource for personnel experienced in providing such services to disabled people and for those new to the task as well as policy-makers in labour administration.
Download or read book Vocational Rehabilitation of Disabled in India written by Narasimham Rayadurgam and published by Niruta Publications. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book on “Vocational Rehabilitation of Disabled in India, Principles & Practice” is an attempt to educate the present and future rehabilitation professionals in the area of vocational rehabilitation.
