Finding a Job that is Right for You: A Practical Approach to Looking for a Job as a Person with a Disability

Introduction

Planning will create the best opportunity for your successful job search. As you begin the planning process, there are a couple of publications you may want to read. JAN has developed Dos and Don’ts of Looking for a Job and Strategies to Consider in Seeking Employment providing job seekers helpful hints to improve the chance of success.

Below are brief section descriptions of JAN’s Employment Guide, which are designed to assist with a step-by-step process for finding a job.

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Step 1: What kind of job is right for you?

This section is designed to help you assess your knowledge, skills, and abilities while helping you understand where jobs are, how much specific jobs pay, and what jobs are expected to be in demand. In addition, this section contains information about who may train you for these jobs, inform you about working from home, and guide you in developing a small business.

Where are the jobs?

The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized information source describing tasks workers do on the job, working conditions, training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects now and in the future.

Additionally, the U.S. Department [...]

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