How to Search for Jobs as a Person with Disabilities

 

 

A job can be a source of great fulfillment in every person’s life, but finding a job is often a problem for many Persons with Disability. There are many programs available and resources to help you, and even if you have a disability, there are opportunities out there to help you find a fulfilling job.

For one thing, the following tips allows person with disability who struggle to find and maintain employment to get employed and stay employed. Here are some of the tips.

1. Keep the Focus on What You Can Do -- Not What You Can't.

If there’s one thing we could all probably use a lot more of, it’s the ability to focus. But telling yourself to stay focused on your job search especially a mundane one, is often a lot easier said than done. First things first: You need to eliminate distractions. While you can’t do away with everything, you can make an effort to reduce or get rid of as many distractions as possible.

2. Discuss Only What's Necessary About Your Disability

With this, person with disability need to be truthful about his or her condition.One of the reasons you may decide to disclose your disability is that it lets you request a reasonable accommodation during the application process, to perform the job duties, or to access benefits. By Law, we do not need to disclose our disability. We are not legally required to mention our disability while we're being considered for a job. You do not need to disclose your disability on your resume, cover letter, or other application materials, or during an interview. Most private enterprises do not stick to this law.

3. Be Confident.

The first hurdle in finding a job is finding the right fit and making employers aware of your interest or availability. This is the perfect opportunity to reach out to friends, family and former work colleagues to let them know you’re ready or approaching readiness to return to work. Your personal and professional network is a good place to start your search, as these contacts may have leads or suggestions of companies or industries that would make reaching out worthwhile. Even if your immediate circle can’t point you in the direction of a job right now, they can probably suggest someone else in their circle of acquaintances for networking. Remember that you don’t have to tackle this challenge alone, especially if you can expand your network.

4) Educate Yourself.

We all strive towards greatness. It is the plight of the individual to reach his or her full potential and achieve the goals set by themselves as a result of the influence of society and our culture.  We work tirelessly for most of our lives, but often struggle to accomplish the things we truly want out of our own experiences. While some of us are content to make ends meet or even thrive within a small set of parameters, others like you desire a lot more. All this can be achieved by educating oneself. The rapid pace at which the world is moving could easily see you left behind. Constant learning and professional improvements will keep you current and thus relevant to the happenings in the guest of looking for job. You will be able to take the business you are a part of, as well as your position forward. Let the world recognize you as a top performer and the industry’s leading expert.