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Ticket to Work Blog
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Developing Strong Time Management
Employers are looking for employees that are efficient and effective members of their team. They want people who have good time management skills that can make the most of their work day. In this blog we break down this important soft skill, what it means to have good time management and how to improve with some practice.
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How Can You Help Support a Friend Through a Job Search?
Your loved one is on the search for a job. Unless they're one of the lucky ones, job hunting can take weeks, sometimes months. How can you be there for them through this long and demanding journey? We have some tips on how to provide your friends or family with valuable support.
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Discussing Your Strengths in a Job Interview
When you're interviewing for a job, there's a strong chance that a recruiter or potential boss will ask you to talk about your strengths. It's an easy question to answer, but a perfect response can take some practice. In this blog we provide ways to approach this and any other behavioral interview question with a few easy tips.
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Employers are Hiring! Attend a Career Fair in September
Virtual job fairs give you the chance to engage with potential employers and learn about job openings from the comfort of your own home. This month we’re exploring some additional online tools you can use to advance your job search. Jumpstart your career and make progress toward reaching your work goals by attending a virtual career fair.
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Preparing for Work: Life Skills for Young Adults
Transitioning from school to the workforce requires a variety of skills, not only those necessary for your job, but in your daily life as well. These life skills come from a variety of places and help you become a sufficient, independent adult. Learn about the resources available to you to help you achieve your dreams of independent living.
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What is Social Security's Ticket to Work Program?
What is Social Security's Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program? You asked, we answered. If you are age 18 through 64, receive Social Security disability benefits (SSDI/SSI) and want to work, the Ticket Program can help you reach your employment goals! Learn how to get started.
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What Is One of Your Weaknesses?
During a job interview you'll do a lot of talking about yourself. Discussing your weaknesses with a recruiter or potential boss during a job interview might make you uncomfortable. Don't worry! With a little preparation, you can master the art of talking about your weaknesses in ways that show you're the right candidate for the job. Read More....
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Employers are Hiring! Attend a Career Fair in August
Virtual job fairs give you the chance to engage with potential employers and learn about job openings from the comfort of your own home. This month we're exploring some additional online tools you can use to advance your job search. Jumpstart your career and make progress toward reaching your work goals by attending a virtual career fair.
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Someone in Your Corner: Accessing Continued Support on Your Path to Work
For many with mental illness, finding a job is not easy and can take more than one attempt to find the right fit. Finding and maintaining employment can feel like a lonely and complicated journey, but you don't have to do it alone. Learn how reasonable accommodations and the ADA can support individuals with mental health conditions in the workplace.
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Employment Supports for People with Invisible Disabilities
For many with mental illness, finding a job is not easy and can take more than one attempt to find the right fit. Finding and maintaining employment can feel like a lonely and complicated journey, but you don't have to do it alone. Learn how reasonable accommodations and the ADA can support individuals with mental health conditions in the workplace.
Read More....Topics: work incentives, vocational rehabilitation agencies, tools and tips, ticket to work, supported employment, service provider, resources, job accommodations, health, friends and family, find a job, employment network, disability employment, career, ada, accommodationsCategories: Work Incentives
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