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Join Eric Fiedler & Ryan Aldrich in a discussion on employer needs for qualified candidates with disabilities and effective service providers. Gain insights from an employer survey and learn about the top service needs identified. Explore how service providers can improve candidate preparation, professionalism, and network integration for better outcomes in today’s job market.
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What Employers are REALLY Looking For Discussion facilitated by Eric Fiedler & Ryan Aldrich, New England Business Associates www.nebaworks.com June 28, 2012
EMPLOYER SURVEY: CANDIDATE QUALITY • Percentage of employers who believe there is a lack of qualified candidates with disabilities: 66% • Percentage of employers unsure of how to find qualified candidates with disabilities: 39% • Percentage of employers satisfied with the quality of candidates referred by service providers: 13%
EMPLOYER SURVEY: SERVICE PROVIDERS • Percentage of employers not awareof service providers: 30% • Percentage of employers who have used service providers and believe they are effective, very effective, or extremely effective: 33% • Percentage of employers who believe that service providers are not effective at all: 11%
EMPLOYER SURVEY: TOP FIVE SERVICE NEEDS • Finding qualified candidates (63%) • Help with matching job descriptions with specific skill sets (53%) • Job-specific training for employees with disabilities (33%) • Expertise on accommodations and assistive technology (23%) • Job coaching (22%)
SERVICE PROVIDERS: WHAT CAN WE DO? • Increase the pool of qualified candidates - Better prepare candidates for the needs of today’s job market • Increase professionalism - Providers must rethink how they interact with businesses • Stronger use of networks - Job seekers and provider staff both need to integrate themselves within employer networks