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July 28, 2020
Employment: Disabilities and the New Workplace Landscape
The Colorado Center for the Blind presents “Employment: Disabilities and the New Workplace Landscape”, a 4-part virtual workshop to be held on the dates of July 21, 23, 28 & 30 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm MDT.
This 4-part course is designed to prepare students to enter the working world. Learn about choosing a career path, building resumes, searching for jobs and hear from successfully employed blind individuals. Participants will also have the chance to talk with employers to improve interviewing skills.
Part I: Professional Presentation
Are first impressions really everything? This session will examine the role of dress, verbal communication and nonverbal communication in an employer’s perception of a job candidate. The goal of this workshop is to help participants understand how to make a good impression on potential employers. Students will also understand how to conduct themselves in business settings.
This session will answer questions such as:
- What should I wear to the interview and on the job?
- Do my words clearly convey what I want to say?
- What is nonverbal communication and why is it important?
Part II: Exploring Career Options
“What do I want to be when I grow up” is a question we are asked many times, but we often don’t have the answer. In this session, we will discuss choosing a career path, finding job leads and landing your first job. The goal of this workshop is to teach participants to use various resources to choose a career, set appropriate vocational goals and leverage networking opportunities and other resources to get a job.
This session will answer questions such as:
- How do I know what job is right for me?
- Where do I find out about job openings?
- How do I get my foot in the door?
Part III: Your Resume, Your Story
How do I sell myself on paper? In this session, we will discuss different ways of applying for jobs and the documents every job seeker should be able to complete. The goal of this workshop is to teach participants to complete applications, build resumes and write effective cover letters to assist them in the job hunt.
This session will answer questions such as:
- Does my resume serve as my online application?
- How do I create a resume that highlights my skills and talents?
- Do I need a cover letter?
Part IV: The Interview
Interviewing is one of the most daunting parts of job seeking. In this session, we will share tips for interviewing successfully and offer interview practice. The goal of this workshop is to make participants feel more comfortable with the interview process by having knowledge of what to expect, knowing how to prepare and practicing interview skills with real employers.
This session will answer questions such as:
- How do I prepare for the interview?
- What are they going to ask me?
- How should I answer these questions?