EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES

Finding a job can be stressful, especially if you're also managing life with a mental health
condition. We all need tips on finding a new job, brushing up on interview and resume
skills, and how to manage our work life every now on then. Find some resources below!

Finding the Right Job for You

Click on pic for tipsheet!

​VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

Vocational Rehabilitation agencies (VR) can help people who have diagnosed disabilities get and maintain jobs. Check out our Vocational Rehabilitation tip sheet!

If you are trying to get connected to your local VR agencies you can visit the (SOAR):
​Searchable Online Accommodation Resource at askjan.org

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​More Job-Finding Resources

Job Corps

Managed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps provides free educational and vocational training for eligible young adults.
www.jobcorps.gov

Ticket to Work

Choose Work through the Ticket to Work program offers people with disabilities a shot at achieving financial independence by enabling more choice in employment-related services, and access to meaningful work. 
choosework.net

United Way

Find volunteer positions locally, nationally, or globally. 
www.unitedway.org

Work Without Limits

Provides resources and information on employment for many audiences, including people with disabilities, family members, employment service providers, and employers.
www.workwithoutlimits.org

Resumes and Interviews

One of the very first steps of getting a job is filling out a résumé. In order to get a good job, you need a résumé. Putting a résumé together also boosts your confidence because on that piece of paper you see all of the accomplishments you have made.
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/resumes/qt/profresume.htm

​APPLYING FOR A JOB

​Remember that we've made a tipsheet for you on how to apply for a job! Fill out the sample application by clicking on the picture link!

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Click on the tipsheet!

​JOB INTERVIEWS

In the Workplace

 

Learning new things is a major plus. It can be extremely hard to understand mental health when it comes to work. This page should help you better yourself in whatever type of field you want to be in. Just a reminder to everyone who is out there: never give up on your dreams and aspirations even though you may have some struggles.

HOW TO KEEP A JOB!

It's not only good to get a job, but to keep one. Keeping a job for a long time looks very good on your resume and can help you gain many skills! Make sure you take a look at our new "How to Keep a Job" tip sheet for more information! Just click on the picture!

THE JOB ACCOMMODATION NETWORK (JAN)

The leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Working toward practical solutions that benefit both employer and employee, JAN helps people with disabilities enhance their employment potential, and shows employers how to capitalize on the value and talent that people with
disabilities add to the workplace.
askjan.org

REACH HIRE

A young adult-approved website with helpful tips,tools and advice to help you reach for your dreams and achieve your goals.
http://reachhirema.org/going-to-work/rights-responsibilities-2/to-disclose-or-not-to-disclose/