The Impact of Working From Home on Disability Employment
• The rise of working from home (WFH) post-pandemic has significantly boosted employment for individuals with disabilities.
• In the US, WFH has increased full-time disability employment by over a quarter of a million people, with potential for much larger gains.
• Before the pandemic, disability employment rates were remarkably low, but WFH has created new opportunities by eliminating commuting and offering better working conditions.
• Research suggests that approximately 75% of the increase in full-time employment among people with physical disabilities post-COVID can be explained by the increase in WFH.
• The shift towards WFH benefits both disabled individuals by creating more work opportunities and society by driving economic growth.
https://cepr.org/voxeu/columns/working-home-boosted-growth-expanding-disability-employment
Writing a Relevant Resume
• A relevant resume is crucial for capturing employers' attention by showcasing skills and experience that align with job requirements.
• Relevant experience includes past work, projects, and education directly related to the target job, encompassing technical skills, industry knowledge, and project experience.
• To identify relevant experience, analyze job descriptions, match keywords, prioritize recent experience, and highlight transferable skills and quantifiable achievements.
• When listing experience, organize sections, include a mission statement, prioritize relevant roles, quantify achievements with metrics, and highlight key projects.
• In today's world of AI screening software you should tailor your resumes to specific job descriptions, using keywords to optimize for applicant tracking systems and increase the chances of getting an interview. #AWU #disability #jobs #resumetips
Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups
"Resume Tip"
Writing a Relevant Resume
• A relevant resume is crucial for capturing employers' attention by showcasing skills and experience that align with job requirements.
• Relevant experience includes past work, projects, and education directly related to the target job, encompassing technical skills, industry knowledge, and project experience.
• To identify relevant experience, analyze job descriptions, match keywords, prioritize recent experience, and highlight transferable skills and quantifiable achievements.
• When listing experience, organize sections, include a mission statement, prioritize relevant roles, quantify achievements with metrics, and highlight key projects.
• In today's world of AI screening software you should tailor your resumes to specific job descriptions, using keywords to optimize for applicant tracking systems and increase the chances of getting an interview. #AWU #disability #jobs #resumetips
"Interview Tip"
How NOT to answer the question, "What is your biggest weakness?"
"I don't have any weaknesses". You may think that phrase makes you look strong, but it doesn’t. Instead it shows a lack of self awareness. It can cost you the job.
A good response might be "I'm working to improve myself in (this area)". #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtips
Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups
"Interview Tip"
How NOT to answer the question, "What is your biggest weakness?"
"I don't have any weaknesses". You may think that phrase makes you look strong, but it doesn’t. Instead it shows a lack of self awareness. It can cost you the job.
A good response might be "I'm working to improve myself in (this area)". #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtips
ADP National Employment Report: June 2025 Shows Private Sector Job Losses and Steady Pay Growth
• The June 2025 ADP National Employment Report indicates a decrease of 33,000 jobs in the private sector.
• Annual pay increased by 4.4% year-over-year, with job-changers experiencing a 6.8% increase.
• Job losses were primarily in professional and business services, and education and health services.
• Manufacturing, leisure and hospitality sectors showed job gains.
• The report is based on actual payroll data from over 25 million U.S. employees and is produced by ADP Research in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.
Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups
ADP National Employment Report: June 2025 Shows Private Sector Job Losses and Steady Pay Growth
• The June 2025 ADP National Employment Report indicates a decrease of 33,000 jobs in the private sector.
• Annual pay increased by 4.4% year-over-year, with job-changers experiencing a 6.8% increase.
• Job losses were primarily in professional and business services, and education and health services.
• Manufacturing, leisure and hospitality sectors showed job gains.
• The report is based on actual payroll data from over 25 million U.S. employees and is produced by ADP Research in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.
"Resume Tip"
It is an accepted fact that you shouldn't have a long Resume because simply, it won't be read. That said, don’t make it too short!
Having a resume that's overly short isn't a good idea either. While a one-page resume is often seen as being the ideal, you definitely don't want to start trimming off important bits of information in order to squeeze everything onto one page. This could mean missing out on the chance to tell your prospective employer about relevant achievements. While you might be able to impress them with this information in an interview, you have to make it to that stage first.
Don't rush through writing your resume. Do your homework first. Make sure all your relevant points are there. This document is the first step to employment. #AWU #disability #jobs #resumetips
Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups
"Resume Tip"
It is an accepted fact that you shouldn't have a long Resume because simply, it won't be read. That said, don’t make it too short!
Having a resume that's overly short isn't a good idea either. While a one-page resume is often seen as being the ideal, you definitely don't want to start trimming off important bits of information in order to squeeze everything onto one page. This could mean missing out on the chance to tell your prospective employer about relevant achievements. While you might be able to impress them with this information in an interview, you have to make it to that stage first.
Don't rush through writing your resume. Do your homework first. Make sure all your relevant points are there. This document is the first step to employment. #AWU #disability #jobs #resumetips
DoD Celebrates Employees with Disabilities
• The Department of Defense (DoD) honored 14 civilian employees with disabilities at the 26th Annual DoD Disability Awards.
• The event, hosted by David S. C. Chu, highlighted the DoD's commitment to assisting disabled individuals in achieving their full potential.
• The DoD employs over 5,000 people with severe disabilities, representing almost 1% of its civilian workforce.
• The article references the theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month, "Americans with Disabilities: Ready for the Global Workforce."
• The DoD also supports programs for wounded service members and provides resources to help them succeed.
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/540752/dod-civilians-prove-disability-no-handicap
Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups