"Job Search Tip"
Effective Job Search Strategies for 2025
• Securing employment in today's competitive market requires a strategic approach, leveraging various methods to increase your chances.
• Networking, both online (LinkedIn, social media) and offline (events), is crucial for uncovering unadvertised opportunities and building valuable connections.
• Optimizing your resume with relevant keywords for online job boards and tailoring it to each application significantly improves visibility to hiring managers.
• Effective communication skills, a strong personal brand, and consistent effort are vital throughout the job search process, including following up on applications and asking insightful interview questions.
• Persistence, self-reflection on career goals, and learning from rejections are key to maintaining motivation and ultimately landing your dream job. #AWU #disability #jobsearchtips
Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups
"Job Search Tip"
Effective Job Search Strategies for 2025
• Securing employment in today's competitive market requires a strategic approach, leveraging various methods to increase your chances.
• Networking, both online (LinkedIn, social media) and offline (events), is crucial for uncovering unadvertised opportunities and building valuable connections.
• Optimizing your resume with relevant keywords for online job boards and tailoring it to each application significantly improves visibility to hiring managers.
• Effective communication skills, a strong personal brand, and consistent effort are vital throughout the job search process, including following up on applications and asking insightful interview questions.
• Persistence, self-reflection on career goals, and learning from rejections are key to maintaining motivation and ultimately landing your dream job. #AWU #disability #jobsearchtips
"Interview Tip"
Things you don’t want to do if you can help it!
A successful job interview requires bringing your A game, not your bad habits. Let’s go over a few things you don’t want to do in a job interview:
Fidget or chew gum. Both of these habits can come across as unprofessional at best and annoying at worst. If you’re prone to fidgeting, make a mindful effort to clasp your hands or focus on your breathing.
Bring your cell phone. Don’t ever take a cell phone into an interview unless you’re positive it’s off, not just silent. You might consider leaving it in the car unless you suspect you might need it to look up information such as the contact information of past employers or other references.
If at all possible, and you are able to do so don't slouch or fail to make eye contact. While it’s important to stay relaxed, don’t go overboard! Poor body language can come across as a lack of interest or confidence. For those who cannot, do your best. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtips
Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups
"Interview Tip"
Things you don’t want to do if you can help it!
A successful job interview requires bringing your A game, not your bad habits. Let’s go over a few things you don’t want to do in a job interview:
Fidget or chew gum. Both of these habits can come across as unprofessional at best and annoying at worst. If you’re prone to fidgeting, make a mindful effort to clasp your hands or focus on your breathing.
Bring your cell phone. Don’t ever take a cell phone into an interview unless you’re positive it’s off, not just silent. You might consider leaving it in the car unless you suspect you might need it to look up information such as the contact information of past employers or other references.
If at all possible, and you are able to do so don't slouch or fail to make eye contact. While it’s important to stay relaxed, don’t go overboard! Poor body language can come across as a lack of interest or confidence. For those who cannot, do your best. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtips
10 Healthcare Jobs that don't require a degree!
Nursing assistant Median annual salary: $38,200
Emergency medical technician Median annual salary: $38,930
Pharmacy technician Median annual salary: $40,300
Phlebotomist Median annual salary: $41,810
Dental assistant Median annual salary: $46,540
Medical record specialist Median annual salary: $48,780
Surgical assistant Median annual salary: $59,160
Radiologic technician Median annual salary: $73,4
Respiratory therapist Median annual salary: $77,960
Cardiac sonographer Median annual salary: $80,850
However, you will need to get certified and incur costs in doing so. #AWU #disability #jobs
Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups
10 Healthcare Jobs that don't require a degree!
Nursing assistant Median annual salary: $38,200
Emergency medical technician Median annual salary: $38,930
Pharmacy technician Median annual salary: $40,300
Phlebotomist Median annual salary: $41,810
Dental assistant Median annual salary: $46,540
Medical record specialist Median annual salary: $48,780
Surgical assistant Median annual salary: $59,160
Radiologic technician Median annual salary: $73,4
Respiratory therapist Median annual salary: $77,960
Cardiac sonographer Median annual salary: $80,850
However, you will need to get certified and incur costs in doing so. #AWU #disability #jobs
"Resume Tip"
Perspectives on resume length have definitely evolved with the times and technology. Here's a current take on the appropriate length for a resume:
The "Sweet Spot" is still generally one page long, especially for early to mid-career professionals.
While the old hard-and-fast rule of "one page only" has softened slightly, it remains the ideal target for most candidates. Here's why:
Attention Spans: Recruiters and hiring managers are often sifting through numerous applications. They need to quickly grasp your key qualifications and experience. A concise one-page resume makes this much easier.
Information Density: Focus on your most relevant and impactful achievements. If you can effectively showcase your skills and experience on one page, it demonstrates your ability to prioritize and communicate clearly.
ATS Friendliness: Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are still heavily used. While they can process longer documents, a well-structured one-page resume with clear formatting can sometimes be easier for them to parse accurately.
When a Two-Page Resume Might Be Acceptable (and Sometimes Necessary):
Significant Experience (10+ Years): If you have a substantial and relevant career history with numerous accomplishments, leadership roles, and diverse projects, two pages might be necessary to do justice to your experience. However, even then, ensure every bullet point and section adds significant value.
Career Change: If you are making a Career Change, a two-page resume might be needed to highlight transferable skills and relevant experiences from different roles.
Specific Job Requirements: If the job description explicitly asks for detailed information that would necessitate a longer resume, then following those instructions is key.
Use relevant keywords from the job description and avoid excessive graphics or complex formatting that might confuse the system.
My advice to candidates is always to ask themselves: "Does this information truly add value to my application for this specific role?" If the answer is no, it should likely be cut. #AWU #disability #jobs #resumetips
Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups
"Resume Tip"
Perspectives on resume length have definitely evolved with the times and technology. Here's a current take on the appropriate length for a resume:
The "Sweet Spot" is still generally one page long, especially for early to mid-career professionals.
While the old hard-and-fast rule of "one page only" has softened slightly, it remains the ideal target for most candidates. Here's why:
Attention Spans: Recruiters and hiring managers are often sifting through numerous applications. They need to quickly grasp your key qualifications and experience. A concise one-page resume makes this much easier.
Information Density: Focus on your most relevant and impactful achievements. If you can effectively showcase your skills and experience on one page, it demonstrates your ability to prioritize and communicate clearly.
ATS Friendliness: Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are still heavily used. While they can process longer documents, a well-structured one-page resume with clear formatting can sometimes be easier for them to parse accurately.
When a Two-Page Resume Might Be Acceptable (and Sometimes Necessary):
Significant Experience (10+ Years): If you have a substantial and relevant career history with numerous accomplishments, leadership roles, and diverse projects, two pages might be necessary to do justice to your experience. However, even then, ensure every bullet point and section adds significant value.
Career Change: If you are making a Career Change, a two-page resume might be needed to highlight transferable skills and relevant experiences from different roles.
Specific Job Requirements: If the job description explicitly asks for detailed information that would necessitate a longer resume, then following those instructions is key.
Use relevant keywords from the job description and avoid excessive graphics or complex formatting that might confuse the system.
My advice to candidates is always to ask themselves: "Does this information truly add value to my application for this specific role?" If the answer is no, it should likely be cut. #AWU #disability #jobs #resumetips
Bureau of Labor Statistics Report February 2025
Part-Time Employment: Workers with disabilities are more likely to be employed part-time compared to those without disabilities. (BLS, February 2025)
Occupational Differences: People with disabilities are more likely to work in service occupations and production, transportation, and material moving occupations, but less likely to be in management and professional roles. (BLS, February 2025)
Government Employment: Individuals with disabilities are slightly more likely to be employed by the federal government compared to those without disabilities. (BLS, February 2025)
Continued Upward Trend: Data from the end of 2024 indicates that the upward trend in disability employment continued, although the rate remains significantly lower than that of people without disabilities. (National Partnership for Women & Families, February 2025)
Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups
When interviewing at Culvers, be prepared to answer questions about your previous experience in customer service, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling difficult situations, and working as part of a team. Show your enthusiasm for the company and share how you would contribute to their team. Remember to highlight your strengths and skills that make you a strong candidate for the position. And don't forget to research the company and its values beforehand. Good luck! Also, make sure to check out job search providers like Jobcase for additional job opportunities.