It’s National Volunteer Week! Volunteering is a great way to help others. But did you know it can also help you? You can build work experience by volunteering. This is a great strategy for people who have little or no work experience. Here are some tips for volunteering. Choose Volunteer Work in Your Field If […]
Month: April 2025
Hot Topic: Talking About Your Disability in a Job Interview
We’re sharing a new feature: Hot Topics! We’ll answer real questions from job seekers. This week, we will discuss talking about your disability during a job interview. Question Should I talk about my disability during a job interview? Answer Talking about your disability is your choice. You do not have to talk about it in […]
Hear from a Peer: Policy Fellow Charles Baird
We’re kicking off a new series: Hear from a Peer. We’ll chat with self-advocates about their careers, job search journeys and more. You’ll learn valuable tips about finding the right job for you. This week, we’re talking with Charles Baird from Houston, Texas. Charles is a Policy Fellow at Disability Belongs. His job is part […]
Informal Networking: Key to Unlocking Your Career
We recently shared exciting news about Virtual Job Coach on-demand. Today, we’re talking about informal networking. It’s a great way to find a job! What is Informal Networking? Most people cringe when they hear the word, “networking.” We think of a large group of people we don’t know trying to make themselves look and feel […]