Ticket to Work Blog

Are you ready to work but not sure an office job is right for you? Think outside the office and learn more about work in blue-collar industries that offer wage growth and job satisfaction. We explore what non-office work can entail and why you may want to consider it as you pursue financial independence through work.

Identifying and strengthening your soft skills can help you on the path to employment. One of these soft skills is teamwork. Find out why employers are looking for job seekers with the ability to work well with a team and discover tips on how you can talk about your teamwork skills.

Finding a job can feel like a full-time job itself. And often it can take some time before you start hearing back from employers, land an interview or receive a job offer. Staying motivated and focused are skills that you can practice as you continue your job hunt, and you can use our tips to help you learn how.

Attending a WISE webinar can help you find resources, supports and services designed to help you answer the questions you have about finding and returning to work! Check out our WISE resources, including accessibility features and on-demand webinars, to get the most out of our monthly webinars!

During your job search, it's likely that a potential employer will ask you for a list of references. A good reference can make a big difference in whether you'll get a job offer because they offer an employer more insight about your technical and soft skills. Discover tips on how to choose and ask the right people to serve as your references!

Practicing your answers for common interview questions can help you feel confident during a job interview, but what happens when you aren’t prepared for a question? When you get caught off guard during your next interview, consider these tips to help you remain calm and respond, even when you don’t know the answer.

Applying for jobs can often feel like a full-time job itself, and often it doesn't feel like a rewarding one. While rejection can be a difficult part of the process, there are ways to recover and keep moving forward. In this guest blog post from Lisa Jordan, discover tips to keep your job search momentum and make progress on your path to employment.

Virtual and in-person career fairs give you the chance to meet potential employers, learn about a company and discover job opportunities. Jumpstart your career and make progress toward reaching your work goals by attending a career fair in August.

Whether you're applying for a job or you've started working, understanding and requesting reasonable accommodations could help you on the path to financial independence through work. Learn how a Ticket to Work Employment Network can help your request workplace accommodations for employment success.

Communication isn't just one skill: It's a combination of how you listen, speak, write and express yourself with body language. Discover why each of these aspects of communication is important to employers and learn about reasonable accommodations that may help you develop your communications skills in the workplace.