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Jobs: Get Ready to Work!

Youth-to-Youth Training. Jobs: Get Ready to Work!. A presentation by the National Youth Leadership Network. What is NYLN?. A youth-led, youth-run national organization that serves as a voice for and network of young leaders with disabilities.

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Jobs: Get Ready to Work!

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  1. Youth-to-Youth Training Jobs: Get Ready to Work! A presentation by the National Youth Leadership Network

  2. What is NYLN? • A youth-led, youth-run national organization that serves as a voice for and network of young leaders with disabilities. • Our members are youth and young adults with disabilities (age 16-28) and allies (siblings, friends, parents, teachers, etc.). • You can register to be an NYLN member at www.nyln.org. As a member you will get great info and be connected to other young leaders and allies around the country. IMAGE: Picture of the NYLN logo. It has a hand imprint on it, and it reads: National Youth Leadership Network.

  3. Where To Look For Work IMAGE: A man is looking for jobs in the newspaper. • Recognize your own interests and skills and apply to organizations that are doing things that you like to do • Check in local newspapers • Ask neighborhood businesses if they have openings • Get ideas and connections from your family and friends • Go to job fairs

  4. Where To Look For Work Cont. • Talk to your school counselor • Ask for help from the Vocational Rehabilitation office near you • Look on the Internet for job postings in fields that interest you • Consider volunteer or apprenticeship positions as a way to show off your skills IMAGE: A young lady is meeting with someone sitting at a desk.

  5. Have your resume ready Know the name of the position you are applying for Have your references available Be ready to talk about your past employment and/or volunteer experience Provide your education background Provide your contact information Job Applications: The Basics IMAGE: A job application and a pencil.

  6. Type the application. If you don’t type it, use black or blue ink to fill it out neatly. These documents are like your personal advertisement. Include a cover letter. Include a resume. Ask a friend or mentor to proof read it before you turn it in. Application Tips IMAGE: A young lady is filling out an application.

  7. Two main types of resumes: • Functional – focuses on your skill • Chronological – puts things in order of time • See document for sample resume and formatting tips. Building A Resume IMAGE: A woman helps a young man write his resume.

  8. Practice before you get there. Ask a friend or mentor to help. Arrive 10 minutes early. Dress appropriately for the job. Speak clearly. Bring a resume for reference. Job Interview IMAGE: A woman hands her resume to an employer.

  9. Disclosing your disability means that you tell your employer that you have a disability. Legally, people do not have to disclose. Think hard about whether you want to disclose, however. Society sometimes makes things difficult if someone shares that they are disabled, but it can be easier to get accommodations if you disclose. Disclosing Your Disability IMAGE: An image of a lock over someone’s profile, implying personal discretion (choice).

  10. Questions to ask yourself: • Do I need an accommodation for the interview? • Do I know the best ways to ask for accommodations? • Does my disability affect the skills needed for this job? • Can I get by without accommodations? • If I need accommodations, can I get them if people don’t know that I have a disability? • Do I know my rights if my boss tries to discriminate against me? Should I Disclose? IMAGE: An animated question mark.

  11. For more information, or to become a member, contact us: National Youth Leadership Network (NYLN) www.nyln.org 1-866-480-6565

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