2.
IMAGE: Picture of the NYLN logo. It has a
hand imprint on it, and it reads: National
Youth Leadership Network.
A youth-led, youth-run
national organization that
serves as a voice for and
network of young leaders
with disabilities.
Our members are youth
and young adults with
disabilities (age 16-28)
and allies (siblings,
friends, parents,
teachers, etc.).
You can register to be an
NYLN member at
www.nyln.org. As a
member you will get
great info and be
connected to other
young leaders and allies
around the country.
What is NYLN ?
3. Recognize your own interests and skills and apply to
organizations that are doing things that you like to do
Check in local newspapers
Ask neighborhood businesses if they have openings
Get ideas and connections from your family and friends
Go to job fairs
Where To Look For
Work
IMAGE: A man is
looking for jobs
in the newspaper.
4. Talk to your school counselor
Ask for help from the Vocational
Rehabilitation office near you
Look on the Internet for job postings in
fields that interest you
Consider volunteer or apprenticeship
positions as a way to show off your skills
Where To Look For Work
Cont.
IMAGE: A young lady is
meeting with someone
sitting at a desk.
5.
Have your resume ready
Know the name of the position you are
applying for
Have your references available
Be ready to talk about your past employment
and/or volunteer experience
Provide your education background
Provide your contact information
Job Applications:
The Basics
IMAGE: A job
application and a
pencil.
6.
Type the application. If you
don’t type it, use black or blue
ink to fill it out neatly.
These documents are like your
personal advertisement.
Include a cover letter.
Include a resume.
Ask a friend or mentor to proof
read it before you turn it in.
Application Tips
IMAGE: A young lady is
filling out an application.
7.
Two main types of resumes:
Functional – focuses on
your skill
Chronological – puts
things in order of time
See document for sample
resume and formatting tips.
Building A Resume
IMAGE: A woman helps a
young man write his
resume.
8.
Practice before you get there.
Ask a friend or mentor to
help.
Arrive 10 minutes early.
Dress appropriately for the
job.
Speak clearly.
Bring a resume for reference.
Job Interview
IMAGE: A woman hands
her
resume to an employer.
9.
Disclosing your disability means that you tell
your employer that you have a disability.
Legally, people do not have to disclose.
Think hard about whether you want to
disclose, however. Society sometimes makes
things difficult if someone shares that they
are disabled, but it can be easier to get
accommodations if you disclose.
Disclosing Your
Disability
IMAGE: An image of
a lock over someone’s
profile, implying
personal discretion
(choice).
10.
Questions to ask yourself:
Do I need an accommodation for the interview?
Do I know the best ways to ask for accommodations?
Does my disability affect the skills needed for this
job?
Can I get by without accommodations?
If I need accommodations, can I get them if people
don’t know that I have a disability?
Do I know my rights if my boss tries to discriminate
against me?
Should I Disclose ?
