How Young Adults With Disabilities Can Launch a Business Career

Finding A Job When Disabled - A sense of accomplishment and regular pay are two things that make adulthood so much sweeter. For those with a disability, the barriers to entry into the workforce may be intimidating and difficult to overcome. With a little guidance and help from online tutorials, you can prepare yourself for the application, interview, and hiring process.

How to Earn Your First Entry-Level Job

If you're ready to get your first job, it's a good idea to start by advertising your skills on a resume and career networking site, such as LinkedIn. When creating your first profile, you'll need a high-quality, professional-looking photo along with a complete profile listing volunteer work. Don't forget to mention awards you've won, associations you belong to, and information about the type of work you're looking for.

Social networking sites like LinkedIn are a good way to find job openings for all people, even those with disabilities. It's normal to feel lost when you first start a LinkedIn account. Check out tutorials on how to build your first profile when you don't have any work experience if you find yourself struggling.

When creating your first posts on LinkedIn, it's helpful to keep your posts positive, specific, and professional. If you're considering starting your own business in the Colchester, UK, area, you can write an introduction post telling people who you are and what you can offer them. Make sure the services or products you're offering solve a problem they might have. 

Create Your First Resume

Resumes are an important aspect of getting your first job. Whether applying in person or online, you'll need to write your first professional-quality resume. If you've never written a resume before, YouTube has good tutorials. You can also take a look at the Association of Pensions and Benefits Claimants CIC’s CV creation and employment resources here.

There are numerous resume-building templates available through Microsoft Word and Google Docs, in addition to professionally designed templates you can download and simply fill out. There are quick steps to convert a Google Doc to a PDF, so make sure to save your resume as a PDF and print off a few copies to turn into businesses in person.

Once you've created your stellar, professional-looking resume, you've got a good chance of landing a job. Though you might not know it now, there are numerous employers who welcome people with disabilities. Be sure to apply at hardware and grocery stores, farms, retail outlets, restaurants, and sports venues in and around Colchester, UK. 

Start Your Own Career in Business

Sometimes, going into business for yourself may bring in a better income than working for someone else. If you've got a special interest or hobby that you think could become a business, give it a go. The worst that can happen is failure, but the best that can happen is becoming wildly successful. 

If you've got a good idea, network with others to try to get your business off the ground. Post on LinkedIn and explain who you are, what you'd like to do, when you're going to do it, and ask for their support. There are many people who'd feel great about putting their support behind you.

Business Success is Within Your Reach

You may have a disability, but this shouldn't deter you from pursuing a career in business. By following the tips above, you'll be well on your way. For more guidance, visit the Association of Pensions and Benefits Claimants CIC.

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