March 2021
Employment Workshop – DISCLOSURE
Many people with invisible disabilities are challenged by when and how to reveal their disabilities on the job, if at all. So the question becomes, who do I tell, for what purpose, how and when? This Online Disclosure Workshop talks about strategies and solutions for overcoming the disclosure dilemma and how to frame disclosure in a positive way. When done right disclosure can lead to a mutual understanding about your needs when it comes to job performance while enabling job…
Find out more »Job Maintenance Workshop
Job seekers with epilepsy often move from the “crisis of unemployment” to the “crisis of finding a job.” What are the ground rules for fitting in? What about disclosing a disability? What’s the golden rule and how does it apply to me? These and other questions are answered in this Job Maintenance workshop. To receive a zoom link to join this online Job Maintenance Workshop presented by Epilepsy Toronto's Employment Services Department, please email Jesse at jesse@epilepsytoronto.org.
Find out more »April 2021
Job Search Workshop – INTERVIEWS
The Job Search Workshop - Interviews will be presented by Jesse Preston, Employment Specialist, Epilepsy Toronto's Employment Services Department. Interviews can be nerve-wracking for everyone and especially for people living with epilepsy. Come and learn about the differences between behavioural interviews vs. information interviews and learn some practical tips to help you ace that job interview! To receive a Zoom link to participate in the online Job Serch Workshop focusing on Interviews, please email jesse@epilepsytoronto.org.
Find out more »Job Search Workshop – RESUMES
Think writing a resume is all about what you did and where you worked? Think again! Come learn all about resume styles as well as do’s and don’ts for job finding…especially while living with epilepsy! The Job Search Workshop – Resumes will be presented by Epilepsy Toronto’s Employment Services Department. To receive a Zoom link to participate in the workshop, please email jesse@epilepsytoronto.org
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