Metropolitan Center for Independent Living

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I want to get a job, but it is hard to get one because of my inablitiy to talk.

I have not had a job. I want to do something with computers.

Wow! Thanks for the input. Lots of things to consider in these last few posts. First Spike. I understand that you have some communication difficulties, but that doesn't mean that you can't communicate! Reading your post, I can't tell that you have difficulty speaking. Computers and technology can help you overcome some of the communication issues that you have. So look for opportunities and work environments that will help you make accomodations so that you CAN work. I am sure there are opportunities out there for you if you look and ask around. For those of you without jobs, what are you doing to find jobs and do you have a resume that you can give employers? Silk, hating your job is something that happens sometimes. What are you doing to look for other opportunities? Do you have a resume that you can give to potential employers?

Keep at it and keep us updated!

When I was looking for work I remember feeling very overwhelmed by the thought of searching for work. Just a lot of working my way through newspapers day after day; I was surprised though when I found out about access via online applications, e-mail, websites etc. if anything they make information about prospective employers a little more available.

On the other side of things are still some barriers. For instance, a lot of the online applications require you to complete the application in one sitting. These applications take time and many users don't think that it will take as much time as it does. They end up getting 70% finished and the time that they have and find out that they can save it and then have to start all over again the next time they come back, if they come back at all.

The lesson to be learned here is that job applications take time. But as others have said being prepared is vital to a successful application. The same can be said for interviews.

I would like to remind people of the links that I posted earlier today: I hope you find the following useful.

http://www.schwablearning.org/articles.asp?r=980

http://interview.monster.com/archives/attheinterview/

http://www.c3mn.org/

http://www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm

http://www.mnworks.org/

Hello! I have worked with the State of MN Rehabilitation Services (RS)-Vocational Rehabiliation (VR) program for over 10 years working with youth and young adults on career planning. Here are some basic tips I would give everyone:
1. Assess yourself! We all need information on who we are and what we would have to offer the world of work: and we ALL DO have something to offer. It is a matter of understanding your strengths, limitations and interests well so that you can then move on to step 2...
2. Research! Look into what jobs/careers are out there. There are ways to do some preliminary research by going on to sites, such as MCIS or iseek.org on your computer. But it is also very important to see and experience the world of work. Job shadowing or interviewing people that work, internships and other work experiences allow you to try things out to see if you like the work- and that it is something that you can be successful with.
3. Make a good plan! Once you have thoroughly researched careers and you have made a decision on what you want to do, work to make a specific plan for how it will work. There are a lot of things to think about: training, financial aid and other money matters, how work can impact public benefits (like SSI/ SSDI, medical assistance, etc.), housing, transportation...just to name a few.
4. Don't be afraid to ask for help! Career planning may sound overwhelming, but that is why there are people out there who know about the process, and that can help! You have school staff, VR staff, the other WorkForceCenter Staff, community rehab. providers...and so many others that can help guide you if you are feeling stuck.

Feel free to contact me if you are having trouble finding those resources in your community! my e-mail address is alyssa.klein@state.mn.us

Good luck!