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Job hunting can be an overwhelming and time-consuming experience. People with disability can face even more barriers during the recruitment process. The articles below include tips and advice on finding work, putting together your resume and cover letter, sharing disability information with potential employers, interview preparation and workplace adjustments.
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Finding work when living with a disability
Getting a job means gaining a sense of independence and purpose that you may not have experienced before.
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Getting a job means gaining a sense of independence and purpose that you may not have experienced before.
Job hunting can be difficult, time consuming and overwhelming and you may be unsure where to start, so we’ve put together some tips to help you with the process of finding and starting a new job.
Your resumé and cover letter are a big part of the job-hunting journey.
Preparing these documents and templates ahead of time means you can have them ready to go when you need them, making the job application process quicker and less stressful.
The job interview is probably the most important step you will take in your job seeking journey. It is your chance to make a great first impression and show a potential employer that you are the best person for the job.
Knowing when, or if, to share information about your disability with potential or current employers is a tricky topic.
If you need modifications or adjustments to your workplace to accommodate your disability so you can work at your best, you can ask your employer to make changes around your office and general work area.
A key goal of the National Disability Insurance Scheme is to promote employment of people with disability. Financial independence, improved health and wellbeing, building social networks and finding a sense of purpose are just some of the benefits of having a paid or unpaid job.
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