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Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services Presented by Kelly Lawson

Your Logo Here Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services One department providing a continuum of services to assist Alabamians with disabilities at home, in school and on the job.

Your Logo Here • Early Intervention System Alabama Department of • Children’s Rehabilitation Service Rehabilitation Services • Vocational Rehabilitation Service • State of Alabama Independent Living (SAIL)

Your Logo Here Within the Alabama Department of Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS), Rehabilitation Services Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) assists employees and employers with all aspects of disability, injury, and illness in the workplace.

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services Eligibility Requirements To become eligible for vocational rehabilitation services: • You must have a physical or mental disability. • Your disability must keep you from getting and/or keeping a job. • You must need vocational rehabilitation services in order to get and keep a job. • You are presumed eligible if you are a recipient of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or a beneficiary of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments and intend to achieve an employment outcome.

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services Getting Started • Work with a rehabilitation counselor to choose an employment goal and plan your vocational rehabilitation program to reach an employment outcome. • Work in planned steps toward your goal. • Receive appropriate services to develop and prepare you for a job. • Receive assistance in finding and keeping the right job.

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services Services Vocational Rehabilitation Service provides the services necessary for you to reach your vocational goal and become employed. Some examples of our services are: • Evaluation for determining eligibility and vocational rehabilitation needs • Counseling and guidance • Vocational, job assistance and other training services • Supported employment

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services Evaluation and Assessment • Specialty examinations • Aptitude and interest testing • Vocational evaluations • Psychological evaluations • Employability assessments • On-the-job evaluations

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services Counseling and Guidance • Disability-related issues • Vocational planning • Job-readiness preparation

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services Training and Related Services • Specific skills training in school • Facility training • On-the-job training

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services Job Development and Job Placement • Labor market data • Job leads • Job analysis and job matching • Job-site coaching • Rehabilitation engineering • Technology

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services Post-placement Assistance • Follow-up after employment • Job modification or restructuring • Job accommodations

Interviewing Tips • What to do • What not to do • How to prepare • When the interview begins • When the interview ends • What to do after the interview

When Preparing for the Interview • Don’t wing it BE PREPARED • Write important information down • Map out your route • Arrive 5-15 minutes early

Preparing for Interview (continued) • Take additional copies of your resume • Prepare a portfolio of work if applicable • Plan what you will wear • Dress professionally • Dress Conservatively • Dress neatly • Be well groomed

Preparing for Interview (continued) • Practice interviewing questions • Know your employer • Be prepared to ask questions

During the Interview • Appear Confident • Engage the interviewer • Be polite • Be professional

After the Interview • Take a deep breath and pat yourself on the back • Write a Thank you note to the employer immediately • Reflect back on the interview and learn from your mistakes

RESUMES • What is a resume? • Three resume formats • Resume Tips

Definition of Resume • A resume is a brief neatly typed professional looking summary page outlining personal history, employment objective, education and employment experience. The resume is designed to highlight your strengths and accomplishments.

Types of Resumes • Chronological • Functional • Combination

Resumes Continued… • Chronological Resume: Describes your education, experiences and activities in order of time starting with most recent first. This format emphasizes what and when. This format is best used for those who have relevant work history.

Resumes Continued… • Functional Resume: Describes relevant skills and accomplishments. It can include employment experience, but the emphasis is on your skills and the what and how. This is a good format for individuals who have little or no recent work history, a person who is just leaving school or someone who has considerable expertise and/or personal experience.

Resumes Continued… • Combination Resume: Combines both chronological and functional formats. Describes education, experience, activities and functional skills. This is a preferred format for individuals who have relevant work history, experience, and skills to highlight. The format often begins with a summary of qualifications and skills followed by the list of work history.

Résumé Tips • Be brief • Highlight and profile your strengths • Target your employment or career objective to the job being sought • Be sure the resume has a neat and professional appearance • Check grammar, spelling, and style carefully

Résumé Tips • Use quality resume paper and quality printing • Always attach a cover letter with your resume if being sent • Include volunteer, military, internships, and other experiences • Use action words to describe your skills • Limit resume to no more than 2 pages

Sample Action words • Supervise • Organize • Collaborate • Repair • Diagnose • File • Check

Resources • To view sample resumes visit: • www.resumeedge.com • www.winway.com • www.resume-now.com