Looking for a new job is one of the most stressful situations anyone faces. But, if you prepare yourself well, you can minimize the impact that your disability has on your overall job search. The goal of this book is to prepare you to best represent yourself to potential employers, and to reassure them that you are a capable worker. It begins with things you should do before you apply for even one job: discover your skills and interests, build your confidence and assertiveness, and research your career goals. With a solid foundation in place, you can move on to other phases of the job search: *Writing resumes and cover letters that highlight your skills and experience-even if your work experience is limited. *Using an integrated search strategy that includes networking and the newest Internet techniques. *Managing your search-and your time-with helpful tracking worksheets. *Preparing for the interview: sample questions and answers, how to size up the interview situation, and accessibility issues. This book even takes you beyond the interview... Negotiating salary, fitting into the work environment, and asking for reasonable accommodations-with lots of real-life examples to inspire you. Plus- *Dealing with and overcoming rejection. *The Americans with Disabilities Act. *An extensive list of employers who recruit and hire qualified individuals with disabilities.
