Getting a job.
Forums › General Discussion › Getting a job.-
I'm sixteen and I've applied at several different places. Out of all of these applications, I have only gotten one phone call and one interview and didn't get the job. Every time I do apply, I'm afraid the people in charge of hiring look at my application and disregard it because of my disability. I'm not sure if there's any way past this, or if it will affect my chances in the future job market. I could use some advice on how to deal with this.
-
Did I miss something? What's your disability?
-
Find a job in which your disability doesn't matter
-
I think there are some jobs that you can do it at home? They may consider your disability for those kind of job. I hope this help. Dont u wanna go to school you're only 16.
-
I'm in a program where I take college classes while in high school. My disability is a visual impairment.
-
Don't let it bother you. There were several blind students at my college, and they were sharp! There was even a visually impaired mini-mart owner on campus. Good dude, too. Point is, I went to school with blind computer programmers, mathematicians, etc. You'll be fine. Besides, you have the whole rest of your life to work. What's the hurry?
-
It's illegal to discriminate disability people for jobs. However some jobs require certain task that may require certain people from not having it because of their disability. For example, if your color blind you can't be be a pilot. Your fine and have time to get a job especially at 16.
-
Don't take it personally. When I got laid off I probably applied for 100 jobs before I got one, and I had a masters and 20 years of work history. Some employers might write you off because of your disability, but you wouldn't want to work for those SOBs anyway.
-
adambomb wrote:
I am all about this kind of ambition. Try starting your own business. 👍I'm in a program where I take college classes while in high school. My disability is a visual impairment.
-
Inclusion and discrimination policy come into effect. They can't discriminate against you for having an impairment. Try to make sure ur resume 'wows' them.
-
Thumbs Riley wrote:
Tell me about it. I have two bachelors, one masters and completing my second masters and finding a teaching job is bloody hard. It's all about personality. Unfortunately I am sadly lacking in that areaDon't take it personally. When I got laid off I probably applied for 100 jobs before I got one, and I had a masters and 20 years of work history. Some employers might write you off because of your disability, but you wouldn't want to work for those SOBs anyway.
-
Take it from me disability is in the eye of the beholder , ppl that I've known for some time have asked me y I work " but your disabled " , you are only disabled if you believe you are ! Any other questions pm me I'll try to help if I can . Keep plugging away and somebody will see u as you
-
hotrodtech wrote:
It's hard when people see the disability before they see the person.Take it from me disability is in the eye of the beholder , ppl that I've known for some time have asked me y I work " but your disabled " , you are only disabled if you believe you are ! Any other questions pm me I'll try to help if I can . Keep plugging away and somebody will see u as you
-
Make sure your résumé doesn't feel like it was written by a 16 year old :P
😔 When I did mine, I applied to a dozen or so places and got no responses- let my father read it over and he said he wouldn't hire me by it, either.
He helped me fix it up a bit, and I ended up with the very next job :)Also, do so reasearch about the interviews. When you get your next one, you want to impress them. Dress nice, no matter what it's for, answer directly, keep your hands still, all that kind of stuff. :)
Good luck 🍀
-
✞€ℍ₳ℙ╚₳ł₦✞ wrote:
Try starting your own business that has something to do with your disability or that can help people with your same disability.adambomb wrote:
I am all about this kind of ambition. Try starting your own business. 👍I'm in a program where I take college classes while in high school. My disability is a visual impairment.
-
I've always told my son (with disabilities) that every person he meets has something, some hurdle, to work around and that there are things far worse for the job market than, say, low vision (one of my son's issues). It's incredibly hard to attack the job market at any age and not see your faults. If possible, brainstorm on ideas of what you CAN do well and what you are particularly good at. Then start thinking of where you should apply. Discrimination is illegal. But the thing to do there is report them. You obviously don't want a job with people like that. Have a personal cheerleader. A parent or teacher who can help with your résumé. Lots of great books are available at good prices that will coach you from resume to hiring. And good luck! There is a niche somewhere for you.
-
Thanks everyone.
-
ChristyMesa wrote:
I agree but your the only one that can prove that you CAN ,NOMATTER WHAT ANYBODY SAYS ! I've actually left some people with their jaws on the floor by just a few simple words and loved every minute of it 😜hotrodtech wrote:
It's hard when people see the disability before they see the person.Take it from me disability is in the eye of the beholder , ppl that I've known for some time have asked me y I work " but your disabled " , you are only disabled if you believe you are ! Any other questions pm me I'll try to help if I can . Keep plugging away and somebody will see u as you
-
My sister didn't know how to get a job. I took her to the end of a busy road in town and made her apply at every single business I thought she might be qualified for. A mile & a half later she had a job offer. She also had 3 call backs in the days following. She recently moved & did the same thing. Again, same day job offer. It might not be exactly the job you are looking for, but jobs are out there. Walk into every place & ask who you need to talk to to get a job. It's much more effective then just sending in resumes.
-
And honestly? Those of us with our unofficial disabilities like being shy, quirky, geeky, older than the job market might prefer, introverted, extroverted, tall, short, and just plain odd? Well we have the exact same fears as you do. So congrats! You're "normal"--whatever the heck that is. I'll let you know when I figure out "normal" for realz.
-
Thumbs Riley wrote:
Yes, yes and thrice yes!Some employers might write you off because of your disability, but you wouldn't want to work for those SOBs anyway.
You'll find something, I assure you of that, however do you not think it would be better to stay in education? I know if I had he chance again I wouldn't have left school at 16. I'm happy and everything. Worked more or less constantly for the last 10 years, but I could be doing better. The only way that could happen is if I had qualifications to back me up.
Just think about your choices. It's not just a decision for the here and now, but not the rest of your life.
![[][]](https://turfwarsapp.com/img/app/ajax-forbutton.gif)
Purchase Respect Points NEW! · Support · Turf Map · Terms · Privacy
©2021 MeanFreePath LLC