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How to Get and Keep a Job - Week 2 - Networking

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Welcome to week 2 - Special Edition of Lets Get Working called How to Get and Keep a Job. This week we are looking at What it costs to hire a person with a disability, Disclosure and Networking

How much does Hiring a Person with a Disability Cost?

  • They make less Occupational Health and Safety Compensation claims
  • Take less days off
  • Stay in their job longer - profitable for business owners
  • Are just as productive

    Disclosure

  • Best to talk about your disability up front if you can't hide it.
  • For those disabilities that can't be seen. eg. Mental Health
  • If you chose to disclose it can reduce your pressure
  • If you tell you can state what your disability is and how to handle it.
  • However, it is a personal matter and your privacy needs to be respected
  • Ultimately its your decision to disclose or not. Some employers may not want to employ you if they knew, but would you want to work for them anyway?

    Networking

  • People you are in contact with may know of job openings for you
  • Have cards with your name and number to give to people to look for work for you. keep going back and reminding them.
  • Be proud that you are looking for a job.

    Why Network?

  • 80% of jobs are found through networking and cold calling.
  • Job ads are only the tip of the iceburg
  • You have a bit more time with the employer when you find a job through networking and cold calling as there are not so many people inviewing for that job.

    Who is in your Network?
    1. Family -
    2. Friends -
    3. Facebook -
    4. School/TAFE -
    5. Doctors -
    6. Neighbours -
    7. Old work friends -

    Now contact them and ask if they know of a job opening for you!

    Until next time,
    Enjoy the journey!
    Martha!



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