What is one difficulty of being a neurodivergent in today's workforce?
Lack of understanding about neurodiversity on behalf of employers and / or other employees...The fact that neurodivergence is not visible from the outside...
Give an example of one of the most common education requirements.
GED, HS Diploma, AA, BA, training school, etc
What is a "skill" and give one example.
A skill has to do with a specific job, such as cash register operation.
What is the purpose of a resume?
It is a snapshot of your experience.
Name one part of a resume.
Professional summary, skills, work experience, education
What is a way that you can find open job positions other than online?
A job fair.
What does the term "education requirements" mean?
It means the level or type of education required for the job
What is one reason why we work?
Personal fulfillment, to have a purpose, to contribute to society, to make money so we can be independent, etc
What section of an employer website would you look at to find open positions?
Typically, it is under the "careers" section.
True or False: grammar and spelling errors are no big deal on a resume?
FALSE
What is a "personal strength," and give an example.
A personal strength is a quality a person has that is unique to his/her/their character, such as honesty.
Name one type of job searching web platform
Indeed, craigslist, edjoin, calcareers, zip recruiter, etc
Can skills and strengths be developed?
Yes!
What are some of the benefits of hiring a neurodivergent employee?
"seeing in the dark," retaining lots of information easily, loyalty, focus, etc
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