How to Get and Keep a Job - Week 2 - Networking

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Welcome to week 2 - Special Edition of Lets Get Working called How to Get and Keep a Job. This week we are looking at What it costs to hire a person with a disability, Disclosure and Networking

How much does Hiring a Person with a Disability Cost?

They make less Occupational Health and Safety Compensation claims

Take less days off

Stay in their job longer - profitable for business owners

Are just as productive

Disclosure

Best to talk about your disability up front if you can't hide it.

For those disabilities that can't be seen. eg. Mental Health

If you chose to disclose it can reduce your pressure

If you tell you can state what your disability is and how to handle it.

However, it is a personal matter and your privacy needs to be respected

Ultimately its your decision to disclose or not. Some employers may not want to employ you if they knew, but would you want to work for them anyway?

Networking

People you are in contact with may know of job openings for you

Have cards with your name and number to give to people to look for work for you. keep going back and reminding them.

Be proud that you are looking for a job.

Why Network?

80% of jobs are found through networking and cold calling.

Job ads are only the tip of the iceburg

You have a bit more time with the employer when you find a job through networking and cold calling as there are not so many people inviewing for that job.

Who is in your Network?
1. Family -
2. Friends -
3. Facebook -
4. School/TAFE -
5. Doctors -
6. Neighbours -
7. Old work friends -

Now contact them and ask if they know of a job opening for you!

Until next time,
Enjoy the journey!
Martha!

How to Get and Keep a Job - Week 2 - Networking

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