By Laura Bristow Recently, the Career Center at JCS conducted a series of focus groups with employers and jobseekers. One of the most surprising findings was how much the groups have in common when it comes to job search and hiring, even though they would appear to be on opposite…Read More
By Victoria Smith-Thompson, MS, BSW “Every working age Marylander with a disability, including those with the most significant disabilities, must have access to opportunities which lead to employment in competitive, integrative settings.” This mandate from the state sets in motion Maryland’s plan for Employment First, a program created to help…Read More
By Sherri Sacks “I’m too old, no one wants to hire me.” “They only want to hire younger people who they can pay less than they would have to pay me.” “They know I am overqualified for the position, so they assume I won’t stay at the job long….Read More
By Laura Bristow Have you looked for a new (or better) job lately? If it has been a while, you might find yourself a little lost and a lot frustrated. An internet search on “how to find a job” returns pages of articles offering conflicting advice. You may be scratching…Read More
By Gabrielle Traynham Almost everyone knows what it’s like to start a new job and feel totally out of sorts. You might need someone to teach you how to log into the computer system, how to access company files or even how to find the bathroom. Sometimes people with special…Read More
By Robyn Geller Fans of the Broadway hit Hamilton know all about “the room where it happens.” Historians say Alexander Hamilton asked Thomas Jefferson to help him get his financial plan through Congress. Jefferson agreed and invited Hamilton to dinner along with James Madison to hammer out an agreement. The…Read More
By Lisa Cohn Self-assessment is good. It can help improve your personal life, your work life and even your job search. Do you consider yourself a qualified, competitive candidate relative to the current job market demands, trends and needs? Be proactive by taking inventory of what qualities you have and…Read More
By Faye Katz Just like fads and trends are always changing in the world of fashion, resume styles are constantly in flux as well. Sending an outdated-looking resume to an employer screams: I am an outdated candidate! It will be as obvious as wearing yesterday’s style. When I google “professional…Read More
By Jamie Leboe In today’s society, more families than ever before are made up of all adults in a household working full-time outside of the home. Therefore, it is so important to have a good work-life balance. We have to balance family, leisure activities, house chores, and so much more….Read More
By Andrea Fenwick When you’re looking for a job, one of the things most people worry about is saying the wrong thing during an interview. For people with disabilities, it’s even more of a concern, especially, if your disability is something not apparent to the average person, like low…Read More
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