People living with MS often continue working long after their diagnosis. Disease-modifying drugs, new technologies, better symptom management, legal employment protections and community resources can help you remain in the workforce. Below are some employment resources. Find your local resources.
Employment Consultation
The Employment Consultation Program provides assistance with in-depth employment related issues concerning job discrimination and reasonable accommodations. The program does not provide legal advice or a job, but rather connection to employment resources. For more information e-mail Kathy Goff or call 919-834-0678.
Career Crossroads: Employment and MS
Career Crossroads: Employment and MS is a self-study course designed by employment and MS experts to help individuals living with MS remain in the in the workforce. The course includes six video modules that highlight options and strategies to achieve this goal. The program format includes video viewing, coaching, individual goal setting and workbook/homework activities designed to help you explore and develop employment goals and strategies. To get the most from this course, you would meet or talk regularly with a coach, read the workbook, watch the video segments and finish all the exercises.
To find out more about this self-study, please contact the chapter at 1-800-344-4867 or e-mail us.
Employment Resources
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Career One-Stop
Your source for employment information and inspiration, the place to manage your career, and your pathway to career success by offering tools to help job seekers, students, businesses and career professionals. - Disability.gov
- The Job Accomodation Network
- Hire Disability Solutions
- Local resources
2013 Employment Teleconference Series
Multiple sclerosis can have a significant impact on every aspect of life, including the world of work. Therefore, we are pleased to present a series of teleconferences on a variety of topics regarding Employment and MS. Each pre-recorded teleconference lasts just one hour.
A 21st Century Approach to Job Searching (1/12/12)
Network your way to find that next job. Learn about the role online job boards and social networking websites can play in your job search. This program will include an optional online component for those who have internet access. Click below to listen to the recording of this call:
Handouts:
The following may also be useful:
- How to Use Social Media in Your Job Search: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/socialmedia.htm
- How to Hunt for a Job Using Social Media: http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/9692483-417/how-to-hunt-for-a-job-using-social-media.html
- How Social Media Will Help Your Job Search: http://socialmediatoday.com/jorgen-sundberg/358886/how-social-media-will-help-your-job-search
Get Informed: Legal Protections in the Workplace (1/26/12)
Learn about key employment laws, such as the ADA and FMLA, and how you can use them to make an informed decision about employment. Click below to listen to the recording of this call:
Handouts:
- Job Accommodation Network: On the Job with Multiple Sclerosis Presentation
- Job Accommodation Network: Accommodation and Compliance Series- Employees with Multiple Sclerosis
- Job Accommodation Network: Accommodation and Compliance Series- The ADA Amendments Act of 2008
The following may also be useful:
- ADA and People with MS: National MS Society publication: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/multimedia-library/brochures/employment-issues/download.aspx?id=66
- The Win-Win Approach to Reasonable Accommodations: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/multimedia-library/brochures/employment-issues/download.aspx?id=66
- National MS Society Employment page including resources regarding legal protections: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/employment/index.aspx
Managing Challenging Resumes (2/9/12)
Do you need to restructure your resume due to gaps, layoffs, or a career change? Are you over 50 and need a resume makeover? HR professionals will address these and other resume challenges. Click below to listen to the recording of this call:
- Writing a Winning Resume: What You Need to Know
- Corporate Restructuring and Your Resume: How to Deal with Mergers, Acquisitions, Company Closings, and Layoffs
- Dealing with Resume Gaps
- Resume, Cover Letter, and Interview Strategies for Older Workers
- Resumes for Older Workers
- When You Have a Challenging Background
The following may also be useful:
- AARP’s WorkSearch Information Network (www.aarpworksearch.org) for information for job seekers
- Suggested article from Magda Moncrief regarding resume gaps - http://money.cnn.com/2009/09/02/news/economy/resume_gap/index.htm
- Suggested article from Magda Moncrief regarding resume gaps - http://humanresources.about.com/od/careerandjobsearchhelp/a
Reinvent Yourself (2/23/12)
Hear from others living with MS who changed careers after their diagnosis, along with a vocational specialist, on how to navigate this transitional period. Click below to listen to the recording of this call:
- Navigating the Transition for a Career Change
- Self Assessment vs. Job Comparison Worksheet
- Symptom Worksheet
- Transferable Skills Inventory
- Work Values Worksheet
Home-Based Employment: What Employers Want (3/8/12)
Learn from employers about what they look for when hiring people to work from home. Click below to listen to the recording of this call:
- Convergys Home Agency Presentation
- How to Find Work at Home Companies
- Pearl Interactive Network--Job Seeker FAQs
- What am I Doing Wrong?
- Telecommute Resumes vs. Standard Resumes
- Construction Executive Resume
- Hospitality Industry Resume
- IT Leader Resume
- Sales Leadership Account Executive Resume
- Medical Transcriptionist Telecommute Resume
Don't Do It Alone: Employment Resources (3/22/12)
Learn about agencies and resources available to help you gain and maintain employment. Click below to listen to the recording of this call: