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Employment Worksheet #1: Get To Know Yourself First

What do you like to do?

As you know, before you begin your job search, it is important to know what your interests are and whether or not you can turn them into a career. In most cases, however, finding a job that you enjoy can be a challenge. This is why it is so important to be prepared when you start the process. Here’s a great checklist to start with that will help clarify a few things. If you’re unsure about any of the answers, check out the Youth Transition Toolkit website () to help you find resources and information that can help!

1. I know the career field/type of job I will go into after high school/college. [pic]Yes [pic]No

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Or, note your fields of interest/types of jobs that you like: ...............................................................................................................

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2. I know what type of education/training I need for the career I want.[pic] Yes [pic]No

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3. I am currently employed in a field/job that I like. [pic]Yes [pic]No

4. My current job provides opportunities for further education or training. [pic]Yes [pic]No

(If you don’t know, find out. Ask your supervisor/boss.)

5. I don’t know about my future field/ job. [pic]Yes [pic]No

Questions to consider when getting ready to get a job:

(write your answers on the space provided)

1. Do you know what type of healthcare and cash benefits you are receiving? [pic]Yes [pic]No

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2. Have you considered how working will change your benefits? [pic]Yes [pic]No

3. What kind of accommodations do you need in order to perform the job that you want?  (An “accommodation” is any change to your job or your work environment that will allow you to do your job well and is needed because of your disability – some examples are special computer software or getting instructions explained to you by a co-worker) [pic]Yes [pic]No

Write them here: ...............................................................................................................

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4. Do you know what kind of work you want to do? [pic]Yes [pic]No

Write it here: ...............................................................................................................

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6. Have you ever written a resume? [pic]Yes [pic]No

7. Are you going to need a personal care attendant or job coach to help you at work? [pic]Yes [pic]No

8. Will you disclose your disability to your employer? [pic]Yes [pic]No

If you don’t know the answers to some of these questions, check out the Youth Transition Toolkit website () for information and resources that will help you!

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