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An in-depth program that combines detailed instruction with personalized support to guide individuals through the job search process!
Summer 2012
Mondays, June 18 – August 13
(no meeting July 2)
6:00 – 8:30pm
Newton, MA
Call 978-298-5186 or email
Barbara@ForwardMotion.info
to reserve a spot.
Unlike traditional job search seminars, the College to Career: Asperger’s Syndrome & NLD Employment Intensive demystifies what it takes to get hired into the neurotypical workplace.
- Group meetings provide detailed, step-by-step instruction on everything from career research to resume writing, networking and interviewing.
- Weekly assignments provide hands-on experience that builds skills and confidence.
- Weekly, one-hour coaching sessions offer individualized assistance and support.
Topics include: networking for the not-so-socially savvy; thinking like an employer; marketing yourself without lying; writing powerful resumes; decoding the language of job postings; managing anxiety; establishing a network; creating an effective job search plan and staying motivated. A comprehensive section on interviewing explains what to expect; greeting the interviewer, preparing to answer common questions; conveying enthusiasm with words and body language; salary negotiation; and much more.
At the conclusion of this 8-week program, participants will:
- Identify specific jobs for which they are qualified
- Complete a personal profile of talents, skills and challenges
- Compose a resume and cover letter
- Conduct an informational interview
- Establish a personal network
- Develop a 30-second elevator speech
- Create a LinkedIn profile
- Learn how to answer common interview questions
- Understand disclosure and accommodations
- Develop a realistic job search plan
Who Will Benefit from This Program
The detailed instruction and personalized support will benefit individuals who are entering the job market, struggling to find work, or considering a career change. Students in their junior or senior years of college will be better prepared to find internships and enter the workforce.
Content is geared toward individuals who are seeking competitive (not sheltered or supported) employment. To be successful, a participant must be willing to learn and practice new skills, participate in group meetings, and complete weekly assignments, which include reading plus activities such as researching careers, writing a resume, setting up an informational interview, etc.
Please read the Frequently Asked Questions section to learn more about your readiness for the Intensive.
Space is Limited! Please Register Early!
College to Career: Asperger’s Syndrome & NLD Employment Intensive takes place in Newton, MA. Group size is limited to ensure full participation by all. The program fee is $1,495. A $150 non-refundable registration fee is required to reserve a spot.
Click here to download a registration form. If you have questions, call 978-298-5186 or email Barbara@ForwardMotion.info.
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8 Group Meetings:
Weekly, 21⁄2-hour meetings focus on particular aspects of the job search process. Topics include: talents, skills and limitations; preliminary and advanced career research; networking; job search strategies; resumes and cover letters; interviewing; personal presentation; disclosure and accommodations; developing a job search plan.
Weekly Assignments:
Readings, worksheets, assessments and hands-on activities reinforce learning and provide practical experience in resume writing, networking, interviewing, etc.
Weekly, Individual Coaching: One-hour coaching sessions (8 in total) during the Intensive provide personalized attention and support.
Email Support:
Participants may email the instructor to ask quick questions, clarify assignments or share successes.
Comprehensive Materials: Includes copies of the Asperger’s Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide: A Neurotypical’s Secrets for Success and Best Resumes for College Students and New Grads, and The Career Coward's Guide to Job Searching* plus informational handouts, assessments, worksheets, and checklists.
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Stow, MA 01775