High school is more than going to classes. It’s about learning who you are, exploring what you want to be as an adult, and taking actions to have the life you want. If you’re a teen with a disability, there may be extra steps you need to take in high school as you learn and explore who you are. You …
5 Helpful Apps to Organize Your School Year
You’re in high school, and it’s time to explore. Your device can be a doorway into other worlds – celebrities, style, music, parties, sports, love. It can also help you explore and discover interests that could lead to an exciting job in the future. It’s all a part of your education. To get to that exciting job and future you …
Visual Resumes: How to Create a “Wow” Factor
Wow! That’s the response you may be able to get when an employer sees your visual resume. Make a great first impression with a visual resume and see if it would be right for you. You can share valuable information such as: People with a history of employment challenges, trouble communicating, or who have a disability may benefit from a …
Get a New or Better Job: Step Four: Social Media and Networking
Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter are all avenues that can be either your friend or enemy when it comes to job search and networking. It can be a great friend if done correctly, but an enemy if it isn’t up to date or showcases a lack of professionalism. How can you use social media to your advantage? Why would you want …
Get a New or Better Job: Step Three: Resume Writing
I bet you thought Step Two was “Write a Resume.” A common misconception is that resumes are “one size fits all,” meaning you submit the same resume for all of the jobs you are applying for. Sometimes that may be the case, but that might not be the best approach. I’ll tell you why. In this day and age, it …
Get a New or Better Job: Step Two: Find Opportunities
Now that you know the types of jobs you are interested in, where can you find job opportunities? To state the obvious, job openings are typically posted online. While there clearly other ways to search for jobs, I will focus exclusively on online job postings and resources. Numerous online resources can help you identify available job opportunities in your area. …
Get a New or Better Job: Step One: Identify Interests
People often think the first step in a job search is writing a resume, but that isn’t true for everyone. Before diving into a job search, it’s important to consider the types of jobs that you are interested in and the skills you most enjoy using. If you haven’t been interested in or passionate about your past jobs, it probably …
Equal Rights and Opportunities: Celebrating the ADA
If you have a disability, you have the same rights to opportunities and employment as anyone else. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law that protects these rights. July 26, 2019 marked the 29th Anniversary of the ADA. The ADA and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) give civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to …
Work from Home: Career Exploration Tips
Work from home jobs are appealing to many people, including to those with disabilities. Not only does it eliminate transportation barriers, but it saves money in gas, vehicle maintenance, and clothing. A common question asked of ERI’s employment specialists is “How can I get a job that I can do at home?” Work from home job opportunities have increased dramatically …
Make Your Computer Easier to Use
Sometimes we forget that technology is meant to work for us…not the other way around. Remember: our computers can be set up to make it easier for us to use them. In my own life, I find that the simple adjustment of enlarging the font allows me to do my work faster and with ease. I’m in the habit of …