Check out the new release of the Virtual Job Coach today! Get to virtualjobcoach.org & get to work! #disabilitieswork #transition
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Virtual Job Coach
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Virtual Job Coach
@VirtualJbCoach
Strategic Education Solutions addresses pre-employment and workplace skills in a web-based job coach application for adults with ASD. Project funded by TCDD.
Texas Inscrit le Mayıs 2013
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It's Autism Awareness Week. Virtual Job Coach works to help young adults with autism transition smoothly to the working world. Share widely!
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When preparing for a job interview, practice answering common interview questions with a friend or relative to help you feel more confident.
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If your resume looks bare, gain valuable work experience by doing an internship.
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If you help young adults with career planning, consider what they enjoy doing in their spare time to focus on potential careers.
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Avoid job search scams. Here are 8 tips to avoid these scams--including examples of real job scam postings. ow.ly/FCUL309dXBz
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Community support promotes job-seeking success for people with ASD. Parents, teachers, and service providers--keep up the good work.
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Join us at the Texas Transition Conference this Thurs and Fri for a chance to win a 1-year subscription. See you there!
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Teachers, what is one way you prepare your transitioning young adults for success in the workplace?
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Service providers, what is one thing you would recommend to adult job-seekers?
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Parents, what is something you find difficult to help your adult job-seeker to do?
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Even though you may have a resume, some employers will still want you to complete an application. Be sure you don't skip this step.
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We'll be at @FamilytoFamily's conference in Houston on January 28 from 9-2. Stop by our table for a chance to win a 1-year subscription!
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When planning to network to find a job, make a list of people like family, teachers, & even service providers, like your hairdresser or vet.
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Always proofread your resume and cover letter before sending them out. Ask friends or family to proofread to help catch anything you missed.
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Bring a copy of your resume to your job interview. It helps to make you look prepared.
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Job references can be people you know from work, school, volunteering or organizations. Always ask before you use someone as a reference.
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@mashable shares this PSA that demonstrates the experience of a job interview for a person with autism. ow.ly/awz3306BiDB
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If you need to talk about your disability with an employer, keep it short and positive. Also, ask for any accommodations you might need.
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Giving extra time for someone to answer an interview question can be just what they need. Autistic Genius explains. ow.ly/Ny5d305Knjv
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