August 2010 - GettingHired.com's Own, BusyBee's Blog

Job Search Taking Longer Than Expected? Make the Most of Your Time

By Christy Eichelberger Searching for a job can become a full-time job in itself. With today’s economy, both job seekers with a disability and those without a disability face the prospect of spending an extended period of time searching for a job...

Published Tue, Aug 31 2010 10:49 AM by BusyBee

Filed under: internships, mentoring, networking, job search tips, career assessment tools, volunteering

Important Steps to Take in Preparing for an Interview

By Christy Eichelberger Interviewing is the most critical step in the process of getting a job. Each interview takes preparation, and that requires you to put in some time and effort before the scheduled interview. Interviewing is a skill, and like all...

Published Tue, Aug 31 2010 10:47 AM by BusyBee

Filed under: preparing for an interview, interview training, interview process

Tips for Disabled Veterans Entering the Civilian Workforce

By Prudence Shank Leaving civilian life to serve in the military changes a person in dramatic ways. And when a veteran leaves the military to return to civilian life, the transition can be difficult. Add to that an injury or disability sustained during...

Published Thu, Aug 26 2010 9:09 PM by BusyBee

Filed under: returning to work, disabled veterans, Veterans Administration, civilian job, military jobs

How Much Effort Should You Put into Choosing the Right Career?

By Christy Eichelberger Choosing the right career is a difficult task for most people. Many people, years into the workforce, still wonder if they have chosen the best career for themselves. It’s important to take the time to get to know yourself...

Published Mon, Aug 23 2010 9:37 PM by BusyBee

Filed under: career assessment tools, career choices, career matching, choosing a career

Are You Guilty of Making Any of These Common Resume Mistakes?

By Christy Eichelberger Your resume is the key to getting you in the door for a job interview. It lets potential employers know that you are a good candidate and makes them want to meet you and learn more about you. If you want to have a shot at getting...

Published Mon, Aug 23 2010 9:33 PM by BusyBee

Filed under: Resume Tips, job search tips, first impressions, resume mistakes

Do You Lead with the Positive? How You Present Yourself Makes All the Difference

By Christy Eichelberger When interviewing for a job, as well as when you’re already established in the workplace, you have to keep in mind that someone is always paying attention to what you’re doing and how you present yourself. Whether you’re...

Published Wed, Aug 18 2010 6:55 PM by BusyBee

Filed under: interviewing skills, how to interview, confidence, interviewing tips

Don’t Underestimate the Value of Networking

By Christy Eichelberger One of the most important yet commonly overlooked aspects of job hunting is the value of creating a solid network. Your network should include friends, former schoolmates and alumni, and former co-workers, but you should focus...

Published Wed, Aug 18 2010 6:55 PM by BusyBee

Filed under: networking, job hunting, building relationships, social networking, working with contacts

New Yorkers with Disabilities Impacted by Cuts at MTA

For people with disabilities living in New York City, who already face sometimes daunting challenges in just getting around the city, the recent decision by the Metropolitan Transit Authority to eliminate 38 bus lines and reduce service on 76 additional...

Published Fri, Aug 13 2010 5:21 PM by BusyBee

Filed under: New York City, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), Bus

On 20th Anniversary of ADA, Minorities with Disabilities Continue to Face Challenges

Americans who are members of many ethnic and racial minorities and who also happen to have disabilities continue to face particular challenges. People of color with disabilities are disproportionately poor, and often live in inner urban areas under-served...

Published Fri, Aug 13 2010 3:51 PM by BusyBee

Filed under: Americans with Disabilities Act, transportation challenges, Ethnic and racial minorities

From service dog to SURFice dog - Inspirational video

Published Wed, Aug 11 2010 4:26 PM by BusyBee

Filed under: service animals, video

Disability Benefits Paid through the Social Security Administration

The Social Security Administration pays disability benefits through two programs: the Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. SSDI pays benefits to people who cannot work because they have...

Published Wed, Aug 11 2010 2:45 PM by BusyBee

Filed under: Social Security Administration, disability benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

Understanding Vertigo: Jobs To Help People With The Disability

An individual with vertigo has the perception that his environment is constantly moving (objective vertigo), it is different from dizziness or nonspecific lightheadedness in a sense that the former has a relatively few causes. When the person feels like...

Published Wed, Aug 11 2010 11:24 AM by BusyBee

Filed under: vertigo, working with vertigo, objective vertigo

Work Is Possible for People with Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is a communicable disease that is caused by bacteria under the genus Borrelia, there are at least 3 main types of Borrelia species that can cause a disease among humans: Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato, Borrelia afzelii and Borrelia garinii...

Published Wed, Aug 11 2010 11:17 AM by BusyBee

Filed under: working with lymes disease, borrelia, lyme disease

Suitable Jobs for Individuals with Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder, also referred to as manic depression, is a type of mood disorder that is characterized by the unusual abrupt change of the person’s temperament. He can be very ecstatic or abnormally depressive or both in one instant. Manic episodes...

Published Wed, Aug 11 2010 11:16 AM by BusyBee

Filed under: bipolar disorder, bipolar, mood disorder, living with bipolar, manic depression

Prevention of Asthma Attacks in the Workplace

Asthma is defined as the chronic inflammation of the airways. The inflammation causes swelling and narrowing of the bronchial tubes which results in the difficulty of breathing during asthma attacks. Asthma attacks and exacerbations are triggered by various...

Published Wed, Aug 11 2010 11:14 AM by BusyBee

Filed under: asthma and immunology, asthma in the workplace, asthma, asthma attacks

August 2010 - GettingHired.com's Own, BusyBee's Blog

Job Search Taking Longer Than Expected? Make the Most of Your Time

Important Steps to Take in Preparing for an Interview

Tips for Disabled Veterans Entering the Civilian Workforce

How Much Effort Should You Put into Choosing the Right Career?

Are You Guilty of Making Any of These Common Resume Mistakes?

Do You Lead with the Positive? How You Present Yourself Makes All the Difference

Don’t Underestimate the Value of Networking

New Yorkers with Disabilities Impacted by Cuts at MTA

On 20th Anniversary of ADA, Minorities with Disabilities Continue to Face Challenges

From service dog to SURFice dog - Inspirational video

Disability Benefits Paid through the Social Security Administration

Understanding Vertigo: Jobs To Help People With The Disability

Work Is Possible for People with Lyme Disease

Suitable Jobs for Individuals with Bipolar Disorder

Prevention of Asthma Attacks in the Workplace

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