2012 Employment Teleconference Series:
January through March, 2012
We are pleased to present a series of teleconferences on a variety of topics regarding employment and MS.
The series consists of six teleconferences held every other Thursday from January through March, 2012.
Each teleconference is accessible via a toll-free number. You have the option to participate in several calls or just the one that interests you. You will need to register individually for each call you wish to attend. All calls will take place from 7 - 8 p.m.
If you are unable to participate on the live call, audio recordings will be posted on this page.
Topics and Dates:
• Thursday, January 12: A 21st Century Approach to Job Searching: Webinar
• Thursday, January 26: Get Informed: Legal Protection in the Workplace
• Thursday, February 9: Managing Challenging Resumes
• Thursday, February 23: Reinvent Yourself
• Thursday, March 8: Home-Based Employment: What Employers Want
• Thursday, March 22: Don't Do It Alone: Employment Resources
For detailed descriptions on call topics, please see below:
January 12 - A 21st Century Approach to Job Searching: Webinar
Network your way to your 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.
To listen to audio from this teleconference click below:
Click here for slide presentation handout.
Articles about how to use social media in your job search:
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/socialmedia.htm
http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/9692483-417/how-to-hunt-for-a-job-using-social-media.html
January 26: Get Informed: Legal Protection in the Workplace
Learn about key employment laws, such as the ADA and FMLA, and how you can use them to make an informed decision about employment.
Handouts from the teleconference:
Legal Protections in the Workplace Power Point
ADA Amendments
Accommodations for People with MS
The following links regarding may also be helpful:
- National MS Society publication ADA and People with MS - The ADA and People with MS
- National MS Society publication The Win-Win Approach to Reasonable Accommodations – A Win Win Approach to Reasonable Accommodation
- National MS Society employment page including resources regarding legal protections - MS and Employment
February 9: Managing Challenging Resumes
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.
To listen to audio from this teleconference click below:
Handouts from the Teleconference:
When you have a challenging background
Resumes cover letters and interview strategies for older workers
Corporate restructuring and your resume
Resumes for older workers
Dealing with resume gaps
AARP WIN Guide to writing a winning resume
February 23: Reinvent Yourself
Hear from others living with MS who changed careers after their diagnosis, along with a vocational specialist who will offer tips on how to navigate this transitional period.
To listen to audio from this teleconference click below:
Handouts from the Teleconference:
Self Assessment Vs. Assessment Comparision Worksheet
Career Decision Worksheet
Transferable Skills Inventory
March 8: Home-Based Employment: What Employers Want
Learn from employers about what they look for when hiring people to work from home.
Handouts from the teleconference:
How to Find Work at Home
What am I doing Wrong
Pearl Interactive Network: Job Seeker Facts
Convergys: How to Become a Home Agent
Telecommuter Resumes
Medical Transcriptionist Telecommute Resume
March 22: Don't Do It Alone: Employment Resources
Learn about agencies and resources available to help you gain and maintain employment.
Handouts from the teleconference:
Don’t Do it Alone: Employment Resources