Article: Having a great interview! Focus on ability. The first purpose of interviewing is proving you can do the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. You can do this easily with the STAR method! The STAR method is a technique of answering behavioral interview questions by describing a specific situation and/or task, action, and result of the situation in relation to the interview question. It’s great to have at least 5 STARs prepared ahead of time to draw from. When it comes to disclosing your disability – it’s always encouraged. One, it lets the employer know what to expect. Secondly, it gives you the opportunity to ask for accommodations. It’s OK to ask for accommodations! Some common accommodations include having the questions in advance, extra time on exams, and large-print materials. Finally, it gives you the opportunity to weed out employers. You don’t want to work for someone whose not OK with your disability, or isn’t prepared to provide you with accommodations that will help you thrive in the workplace. The second purpose is proving culture fit – and this goes both ways. It might take a while to find an employer where there is a mutual culture fit. Don’t be afraid to be yourself. It’s OK if it isn’t the best fit. Keep interviewing!
Project HIRED
Individual and Family Services
San Jose, CA 801 followers
Providing free services to job seekers with disabilities since 1978
About us
Project HIRED is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in San Jose, CA with a mission to assist individuals with disabilities to gain and to sustain employment. Project HIRED was created with the commitment to empower job seekers to above all, focus on ability. Since our establishment we have been successful in placing over 6,400 job seekers with disabilities into meaningful jobs. Our programs are comprehensive and specifically designed to serve a spectrum of individuals - civilians, wounded warriors, and those with significant disabilities, through a full array of array of job development and placement, training, and employment services designed to promote self-sufficiency and independence, remove barriers, create opportunities, and help job seekers build successful careers.
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http://www.projecthired.org
External link for Project HIRED
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- San Jose, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1978
- Specialties
- AbilityOne Programs, Employment Services, Disability Awareness, Employer Training, Wounded Warrior Programs, Job Search Skills Training, and Placement and Retention Assistance
Locations
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Primary
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1401 Parkmoor Ave
St. 125
San Jose, CA 95126, US
Employees at Project HIRED
Updates
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Project HIRED announces our retirement after 45 years of service to our community. We have succeeded in our mission by assisting over 6600 individuals with disabilities to find and sustain work since 1978. We are honored to have been part of so many lives and thank our donors, grantors, supporters, staff members, board of directors and all who have been part of our journey. It has been a privilege to be part of a solution that has touched so many lives.