Career Development Month Book Spotlight

As the introduction of the book explains, people with disabilities are at a greater disadvantage than able-bodied people when it comes to jobs. Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities is a thoughtful and engaging text that deals with the nuances of finding employment while being disabled. Author Daniel J. Ryan discusses how to assess skills, abilities, and goals; explore careers; and develop skills. He also goes on to discuss how to draft a resume and cover letter, how to network, and how to manage job searches. While many of these areas are standard focuses for a job search book, Ryan also addresses the disability aspect, like how to disclose a disability to a potential employer or how to accommodate a disability while working. Ryan's conversational tone and understanding of the difficulty disabled people go through to find a job makes this book a must-read.

You can read this eBook and many more through the UNT Dallas Library catalog.

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