Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter are all avenues that can be either your friend or enemy when it comes to job search and networking. It can be a great friend if done correctly, but an enemy if it isn’t up to date or showcases a lack of professionalism. How can you use social media to your advantage? Why would you want …
Get a New or Better Job: Step Three: Resume Writing
I bet you thought Step Two was “Write a Resume.” A common misconception is that resumes are “one size fits all,” meaning you submit the same resume for all of the jobs you are applying for. Sometimes that may be the case, but that might not be the best approach. I’ll tell you why. In this day and age, it …
Get a New or Better Job: Step Two: Find Opportunities
Now that you know the types of jobs you are interested in, where can you find job opportunities? To state the obvious, job openings are typically posted online. While there clearly other ways to search for jobs, I will focus exclusively on online job postings and resources. Numerous online resources can help you identify available job opportunities in your area. …
Get a New or Better Job: Step One: Identify Interests
People often think the first step in a job search is writing a resume, but that isn’t true for everyone. Before diving into a job search, it’s important to consider the types of jobs that you are interested in and the skills you most enjoy using. If you haven’t been interested in or passionate about your past jobs, it probably …
Equal Rights and Opportunities: Celebrating the ADA
If you have a disability, you have the same rights to opportunities and employment as anyone else. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law that protects these rights. Happy Anniversary to the ADA! July 26, 2019 marked the 29th Anniversary of the ADA. The ADA and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) give civil rights protections to …
Make Your Computer Easier to Use
Sometimes we forget that technology is meant to work for us…not the other way around. Remember: our computers can be set up to make it easier for us to use them. In my own life, I find that the simple adjustment of enlarging the font allows me to do my work faster and with ease. I’m in the habit of …
Simple Tips for Creating Accessible Word Documents
Have you ever created a Word document and later learned people couldn’t read it because it wasn’t accessible? How frustrating, both for others and for you. Next time, try these simple tips that will make it easier for everyone to access and understand your information. Use HeadingsUse headers to form an outline that helps your reader easily understand how your …
Wisconsin Union and Porchlight: Employer Partnership Success
“If you identify individual strengths they have and work with employees to structure positions so that it plays to those strengths, it’s a win-win for the job-seeker and employer.” Mike Edwards, Employment Specialist, ERI Bret Kuhn enjoys his job doing dishes and coordinating with other staff at University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Union South. He likes listening to music while working, his …
Mental Health Month 2019: The Mind-Body Connection
What do animal companionship, spirituality and religion, humor, work-life balance, and social connections all have in common? They’re all ways to boost mental health and general wellness. Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. A healthy lifestyle can help to prevent the onset or worsening of mental health conditions, as …
Community Conversation in Crivitz – Employing Young Adults with Barriers: Finding Workforce Solutions
Businesses have workforce needs and young adults with disabilities and other barriers have the skills and the desire to work. Join the discussion to help identify how to make these connections. Thursday, May 2, 2019 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Sportsman’s Café W11402 Co Rd X Crivitz, WI 54114 Outcomes Find business solutions and resources to meet workforce needs Make connections …