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Job Search Mistakes to Avoid

By Christy Eichelberger Looking for a job is never an easy process, and it’s especially difficult in today’s economy with so many people out of work. Job searchers are competing against more applicants for the same jobs, and in many cases...

Published Tue, Sep 28 2010 8:22 PM by BusyBee

Filed under: job search process, networking, job search tips, resume tips
Workforce Intermediaries Help Employees and Employers

By Christy Eichelberger Businesses across the country are finding a lack in enough skilled employees to meet their needs, and, as a result, continue to have trouble filling their open positions with qualified workers. However, the unemployment rate remains...

Published Tue, Sep 28 2010 8:21 PM by BusyBee

Filed under: ODEP, job market, workforce intermediaries, job openings, employment statistics
Tips for Dealing with Difficult Coworkers

By Christy Eichelberger No one is perfect and no matter where you are in life, you are going to come across people who you have trouble interacting with. This can be especially difficult if you are having trouble dealing with someone at work who you are...

Published Mon, Sep 20 2010 11:29 AM by BusyBee

Filed under: workplace relations, workplace communication, difficult coworker
Employment Supports Help Employees with Disabilities

By Christy Eichelberger The US Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment policy (ODEP) identifies employment supports as services, benefits, policies, tools and equipment that make it possible for people to get to work and do their jobs...

Published Mon, Sep 20 2010 11:28 AM by BusyBee

Filed under: ODEP, transportation, child care, workplace accommodations, procedural support, environmental support, employment support, natural support
Recruiting employees with disabilities pays off

via abc7chicago.com by Karen Meyer September 19, 2010 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Despite the challenges of finding employment in today's struggling economy, a number of companies are promoting diversity in their workforce by employing more people with disabilities...

Published Mon, Sep 20 2010 8:08 AM by BusyBee

Filed under: diversity, employers, Chicago, Walgreens
From Student to Professional: Tips for Transitioning Into Your First Job

By Christy Eichelberger You’ve taken all the required classes and have earned your degree. Whether you’re still sending out resumes or have already accepted a job offer, the next step is a critical one. You now face the challenge of transitioning...

Published Mon, Sep 13 2010 5:46 PM by BusyBee

Filed under: students, college graduate, first job, preparing for the job, transitioning
Minor Accommodations Can Be a Major Help for Employees with Traumatic Brain Injury

By Christy Eichelberger If you suffer from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), you might find yourself having trouble concentrating at work and remembering important deadlines. If you are facing the challenge of returning to work after an injury, you might...

Published Mon, Sep 13 2010 5:44 PM by BusyBee

Filed under: TBI, traumatic brain injury, ADA Restoration, accomodations, workplace accommodations, NINDS
What Do Head Hunters and Recruiters Look For in a Job Applicant?

By Christy Eichelberger Many companies, especially large companies, hire head hunters or recruiters to help them fill specific job openings within their organizations. It is the head hunter or recruiter’s job to find the best qualified candidates...

Published Wed, Sep 08 2010 10:31 AM by BusyBee

Filed under: qualified candidates, job applicant, head hunters, recruiters, resume help
How to Effectively Interact with Coworkers

By Christy Eichelberger Effective communication is vital to success in any work environment. No matter what your job, you are going to have to interact with people of all ages, personalities, abilities and backgrounds. It’s important to know how...

Published Wed, Sep 08 2010 10:30 AM by BusyBee

Filed under: communicating with supervisors, effective communication, communication with coworkers, interact with coworkers
Disability: Disclosure vs. Privacy

As workers with 'invisible disabilities' struggle over whether to reveal their conditions to their employers, some companies seek to promote a culture of understanding. via Workforce Management By Todd Henneman She has fragile skin. Bruises and...

Published Tue, Sep 07 2010 11:39 AM by BusyBee

Filed under: learning disability, depression, Ernst & Young, Kessler Foundation, disclosure, accommodation, bipolar disorder, Cornell University's Employment and Disability Institute, privacy, National Organization on Disability, non-visible disability

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September 2010 - Articles

Job Search Mistakes to Avoid

Workforce Intermediaries Help Employees and Employers

Tips for Dealing with Difficult Coworkers

Employment Supports Help Employees with Disabilities

Recruiting employees with disabilities pays off

From Student to Professional: Tips for Transitioning Into Your First Job

Minor Accommodations Can Be a Major Help for Employees with Traumatic Brain Injury

What Do Head Hunters and Recruiters Look For in a Job Applicant?

How to Effectively Interact with Coworkers

Disability: Disclosure vs. Privacy

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