{"id":130536,"date":"2019-04-18T08:00:24","date_gmt":"2019-04-18T13:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hoffmanestates\/?p=130536"},"modified":"2024-10-08T12:21:52","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T17:21:52","slug":"solid-job-hunting-advice-for-people-with-disabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hoffmanestates\/uncategorized\/solid-job-hunting-advice-for-people-with-disabilities","title":{"rendered":"Solid Job-Hunting Advice for People with Disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Searching for a job is hard for anyone, but people with disabilities may face a few unique challenges, such as social stigma, a lack of understanding by hiring managers, and inaccessible work environments, to name a few. But don\u2019t let this stop you from going after the job you want! Follow these simple tips to find promising job opportunities, create a stellar resume, and ace your interview.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consider Working for Yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First of all, realize that you don\u2019t have to work for someone else if you don\u2019t want to. It\u2019s estimated that self-employed people will make up <u><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2018\/03\/25\/self-employment-is-a-rising-trend-in-the-american-workforce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">one-third<\/a><\/u> of the American workforce in the next couple of years. Starting your own business is a very realistic way to make a living if you do it right. An e-commerce business is an excellent, low-risk way to get your feet wet in the world of entrepreneurship. Plus, you can start this kind of business from the comfort of your couch\u2014running an online business is a great option for people with mobility limitations. Read <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oberlo.com\/blog\/ecommerce-how-to-start-and-succeed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this article<\/a><\/u> from Oberlo to learn about how e-commerce works and how to get your own business started.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start Your Job Hunt with a Great Resume!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, many people prefer to work for someone else for stability and other employment benefits. If you\u2019re looking for a job, start with an eye-catching resume. Most <u><a href=\"https:\/\/theundercoverrecruiter.com\/the-top-resume-mistakes-that-could-cost-you-the-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hiring managers<\/a><\/u> make up their minds within about a minute of reading a resume, so you have to make a solid first impression. Something as simple as poor grammar or a spelling error can mean rejection. Avoid clich\u00e9s and overdoing it with your design. For guidance, try an online resume builder, like <u><a href=\"https:\/\/zety.com\/resume-builder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this one from Zety<\/a><\/u>. This will help you choose a professionally-designed template to ensure your resume matches the industry standards.<\/p>\n<p>The Guardian stresses that you shouldn\u2019t feel like you have to <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/careers\/2015\/may\/06\/how-to-use-your-disability-as-a-strength-when-applying-for-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hide your disability<\/a><\/u> on your resume or in your cover letter. Instead, turn it into a strength. You\u2019ll feel much more comfortable attending the interview if you\u2019ve already addressed any concerns your hiring manager may have about your ability to do the job.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Know Where to Look for Employment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rickhansen.com\/news-stories\/blog\/employment-tips-people-disabilities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Looking for work<\/a><\/u> that can accommodate your disability is another challenge. Start with a good understanding of your personal strengths. Remember, you know what roles you will fit into better than anyone. Think about what kind of environment you like. Is it quiet or social? Fast-paced or relaxed?<\/p>\n<p>Your <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trade-schools.net\/articles\/who-are-disabled.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">particular disability<\/a><\/u> may give you unique strengths in certain areas. For example, people with intellectual disabilities tend to be artistically talented, and may enjoy work in design or photography. Regardless, setting standards for yourself will help you find a position where you can thrive. You can find job opportunities by looking through online job boards, talking to people in your network, or seeking out a career counselor for further guidance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hoffmanestates\/files\/2019\/04\/job.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-130537\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hoffmanestates\/files\/2019\/04\/job-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hoffmanestates\/files\/2019\/04\/job-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hoffmanestates\/files\/2019\/04\/job-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hoffmanestates\/files\/2019\/04\/job-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hoffmanestates\/files\/2019\/04\/job.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prepare for Your Interview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The interview is the last hurdle to overcome before you can start work. Whether you have a disability or not, confidence is key. Employers want to see that you\u2019re confident in your own abilities. This is why you should consider <u>addressing your disability<\/u> in the interview\u2014this helps everyone feel more comfortable, allows you to connect with your interviewer on a more personal level, and shows off your confidence. Interview questions such as, \u201cWhat are your strengths?\u201d are the perfect opportunity to bring up your disability in a positive way. Talk about how it\u2019s shaped you, and give examples of obstacles you\u2019ve overcome that may be relevant to the job.<\/p>\n<p>Also remember to <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecut.com\/article\/questions-to-ask-in-a-job-interview.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ask some questions<\/a><\/u> yourself. This displays your interest in the job. When done properly, these questions will also subtly reveal that you\u2019ve done your research about the company. Try to steer clear of questions that focus on you, like questions about salaries or vacation days. Instead, ask for valuable information about your position and the possibility of future advancements in the company to show you would be a beneficial team member.<\/p>\n<p>Having a disability should not hold you back from finding a fulfilling job. Don\u2019t limit yourself because of what some people may think. Go after the job you want, and show hiring managers you\u2019re the absolute best fit for the position by displaying your strengths and exuding confidence.<\/p>\n<p>-Jenny Wise, Special Home Educator<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Searching for a job is hard for anyone, but people with disabilities may face a few unique challenges, such as social stigma, a lack of understanding by hiring managers, and inaccessible work environments, to name a few. But don\u2019t let this stop you from going after the job you want! Follow these simple tips to&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":186,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wpo365_audiences":[],"wpo365_private":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-130536","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hoffmanestates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130536","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hoffmanestates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hoffmanestates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hoffmanestates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/186"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hoffmanestates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=130536"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hoffmanestates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130536\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hoffmanestates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=130536"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hoffmanestates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=130536"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/hoffmanestates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=130536"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}