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 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.

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Handouts:

• 21st Century Approach to Job Searching Presentation

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.

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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.

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Handouts:

• 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/employment_gap.htm

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.

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Handouts:

• 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.

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Handouts:

• 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.

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Handouts:

• Employment Resources