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🅵🅰🅲🆃 🅵🆁🅸🅳🅰🆈 It's estimated that 15-20% of people in the United States are neurodivergent, which includes "disabilities" like autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, OCD, intellectual disability, down syndrome, etc.. Neurodivergence means their brains may have developed and/or work differently. I decided to dive into this topic because in the last 8 weeks, I've been contact by three different neurodivergent people who are eagerly trying to get into the workforce. Of those three, one has chosen to become my client. I met him once and I can tell he's friendly, intelligent, and just a little "socially awkward" (those are his words). This young man has both Bachelors (3.99 GPA) and Masters (3.78 GPA ) degrees in Public Policy / Public Administration. He's even willing to relocate. In short, this guy has potential. He just needs someone to give him a chance! Here are the resources I've discovered so far that may help the neurodivergent job seeker (and in some cases, also help the employer): 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Office of Vocational Rehab (OVR) Lime Connect Career OneStop CAI (Allentown, PA) 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 Mentra Jobs for Humanity AbilityJOBS CareerCast Disability Network AbilityLinks Enable America USA Jobs Metra Neurodiversity Career Connector If you know of any other resources that should be added, please include in the comments and I'll make sure to update my list. 𝘔𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺, 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘢 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘮𝘦 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸! THANK YOU! #ShelleyShares #careerguidance #careercoaching #diversity #inclusion #belonging #employment #neurodivergence ************** Hey there! I'm Shelley, and I help recent college graduates and young professionals cultivate career clarity and confidence. Ring the 🔔 in my profile so you never miss my #career, #confidence, and #mindset posts. P.S. Don't forget to tune in for my new podcast, 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁, now available on Spotify.

💙 Candidate Care at LTF Recruitment 💙 In light of recent discussions and events surrounding mental health, it’s more important than ever to acknowledge how mental well-being impacts all of us – from students to staff working in schools. The pressures of today’s world have made it clear that we all need support, especially those working in school roles. At LTF Recruitment, we’re committed to not only helping candidates find the right roles but also being there for them throughout their entire working journey. We understand that taking care of your mental health is key to thriving in any role, and we want to ensure that all our candidates feel supported from the moment they join us. Here’s how we’re here for you: ✅ Continuous support and check-ins – We’re here to listen, help, and guide you, whether you’re in the job hunt or already settled in a role. ✅ Long-term placements – We prioritise stability, which can make a big difference to your peace of mind. ✅ A recruitment process built on transparency and care – Our goal is to make your experience as stress-free as possible. If you’re currently working in a school or looking to take on a new role, know that we’re here to help you not just find a position, but thrive in it – mentally and professionally. 💬 Reach out anytime: 📧 Liam@ltfrecruitment.co.uk 📱 07376062289 ☎️ Office: 02079932461 Let’s continue to support each other and make wellbeing a priority for all. Together, we can create happier, healthier working environments for everyone. 💙 #CandidateCare #LTFRecruitment #MentalHealthMatters #SecondarySchools #SupportRoles #PastoralCare #TeachingAssistants #WellbeingAtWork #LongTermPlacements #CandidateSupport #EducationCareers

Many people with high-pressure jobs #find #themselves #unhappy with their careers, despite working hard their whole lives to get to their current position. When one's #identity #becomes closely #intertwined with their #career, disliking their job can lead to a profound sense of #self-#rejection. While it's natural to feel a strong #connection to one's #profession, this deep identification can render individuals vulnerable to an #identity #crisis if they experience burnout, job loss, or retirement. In such situations, individuals often struggle with feelings of #anxiety, #depression, and #hopelessness. Here are some #great #tips how you can build a more #balanced and #robust #identity in line with your #values. https://lnkd.in/ePBdvmY5

Are you a neurodivergent individual ready to break into the tech industry? Are you tired of feeling like your unique traits are holding you back? Join us for an empowering webinar where we'll reveal how your differences can be your greatest assets. Join us on Wednesday, July 17th to discover how ADHD, social anxiety, and autism can be your hidden strengths in the tech industry. Link in the comments :) Join career coach and neurodiversity advocate Sami Gardner in this exclusive career talk, where you'll learn: ➡️ How to harness your unique strengths: how your ADHD, autism, or social anxiety can be leveraged to excel in tech roles that value creativity, hyperfocus, and problem-solving. ➡️ The productivity toolkit: discover tools and strategies specifically designed to support your neurodivergent brain and maximize your productivity. ➡️ Accommodations that empower you: when and how to ask for workplace adjustments that unlock your full potential, without fear or stigma. Sami Gardner, your speaker, is not only an experienced educator but also a passionate advocate for neurodivergent individuals. With years of research and expertise in career development, Sami will provide valuable insights and actionable advice to help you achieve your career goals. This event is perfect for you if: ⏺️ You identify as neurodivergent (ADHD, autism, social anxiety, etc.) and are seeking a career in tech. ⏺️ You want to understand and maximize your unique strengths. ⏺️ You're unsure how to navigate workplace accommodations or disclose your neurodivergence. ⏺️ You're ready to build a career that embraces your authentic self. ⏺️ You are a professionals seeking to create more inclusive workplaces. Register now so you don't miss this opportunity to embrace your neurodiversity and launch your dream tech career!

Bad news first: Job searching will bring up a lot of hard feelings like insecurity and loneliness and navigating careers as a NeuroQueer person is hard without a supportive community that understands that lived experience. Job searching requires a TON of executive function (which obv. is already tough for us ADHDers) 🫠 & it can very quickly lead to imposter syndrome and burnout. Much of the advice I see out there doesn’t make sense for us NeuroQueers because it doesn’t account for: ❤️ our often limited capacity for multi-step processes 🧡 our complex history of navigating workspaces that didn’t make us feel safe/respected as our intersectional selves 💛 when we spend hours a day applying to jobs (and stressing), it uses up all of our limited spoons so we feel like we don’t have a life outside of the job search 💚 being ghosted & rejected triggers our rejection sensitivity We spiral. "Am I doing something wrong?" "Am I too visibly queer/trans/neurodivergent?" NeuroQueer job seekers NEED someone who can give expert job search/career advice AND understands how your intersectional identities impact your career So you can work WITH your brain instead of against it, feel safe to be your authentic self, and get to where you want to go When you’re able to get support in this way, and have a community of NeuroQueers on the journey with you, you feel validated, supported, and confident that you deserve and will get a job offer That’s the good news. 🫶 Claim Your Career, my 6-wk cohort program, was made with ADHDers (like you and I) in mind Our community is filled with NeuroQueer folks on the journey with you ✨ Our next cohort starts Jan. 20th, and by enrolling before Jan. 5th you’ll save $50 on enrollment, and receive a LinkedIn profile review plus priority booking for the included 30-minute 1on1 with me. Details in the comments!

In the fast-paced world of career advancement, it's easy to feel like you're playing a game without a cheat sheet. However, with the right strategies and mindset, you can level up your professional life and achieve your goals faster than you thought possible. Exploring this theme in today's newsletter. The newsletter is free today and always! Share it with your circle and subscribe for weekly wisdom every Sunday! ♻️ Click on the picture below👇, and don't forget to share it in your circle. #goodvibeswithsandeep #grandparentslove #socialhealthmatters

"Catfishing" is a term we often hear in the digital world, but it’s now making its way into workplaces. In a new trend, some Gen Z employees accept job offers but don’t show up on their joining date—without any prior notice. This has been termed Career Catfishing by recruiters. As an educator, I see a similar pattern in classrooms. Many students today don’t hesitate to skip their assessments or evaluations, often citing personal reasons—feeling unwell, traveling home, or even last-minute commitments like blood donation. While all reasons might be valid individually, the ease with which assessments are deprioritized is striking. I don’t want to sound like a typical “hamare zamane me” person, but I can’t help thinking about how we showed up for exams even with a 104°F fever. Not because we had to, but because it mattered to us. Maybe this is a generational shift, or maybe there’s a deeper reason behind it. Either way, I wonder—should we call this Academic Ghosting? Or is there a better term for it? #catfishing #ghosting #generationalshift Why Gen Z might be skipping their first day on the job without notice https://lnkd.in/ddESy__g

👩💻 One important service we offer is support finding a new job. 🏡 Changing jobs whether by choice or through losing your job can affect many parts of your life. 😔 It can make you feel anxious about the future. Whether you are choosing to change your job, you’ve lost your job, been made redundant or are at risk of redundancy, you may be worrying about: 🔸Paying your bills 🔹Maintaining the skills you need to do your type of job 🔸 Your wellbeing and mental health 🔹Taking care of your family or caring responsibilities 🙌 Adult learning can support you with a dedicated advisor. They will listen, understand and give you information, advice and guidance. We can support you: 👀 To look for work 📄 To update your CV 🧑💼 With interview skills ⤴️ To change your career Find out more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eew_7B6Q #norwich #norfolk #norwichjobs #norfolkjobs

💡 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! 𝗚𝗲𝗻 𝗭 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬 now make up over 𝟲𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲. Ignoring their needs is missing out on top talent. They crave more empathy from leadership and robust mental health support. Discover how organizations and leaders can adapt, support talent, and foster growth to drive business success. Dive into 𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗦's latest guidance for valuable insights and actionable steps. Don't miss out on this vital resource! 📈 𝘿𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 🔗 #Workforce #GenZ #Millennials #TalentManagement #Leadership #Empathy #MentalHealthSupport #CareerDevelopment #BusinessSuccess #Growth #EmployeeWellbeing #FutureOfWork #RICSGuidance #QuantitySurveyor #ProjectyManager #FacilitiesManager

"Embracing Change: Strengthening Resilience in Today's Job Market" In today's world, job insecurity poses a significant challenge. Many of us postpone major life decisions such as marriage, parenthood, or investing in a home due to uncertainty about long-term employment. These concerns are valid and reflect the realities of today's job market. It's a challenge that we must address. However, I see an opportunity for us to come together and find solutions. Let's support each other, enhance our mental resilience, and stay positive. Building a supportive community, practicing wise financial management, continuous upskilling, and expanding our professional networks are all crucial steps we can take. Experienced individuals can provide valuable guidance to young professionals, and together, we can navigate these uncertain times.  #CareerGrowth #JobSecurity #ProfessionalDevelopment #Resilience #CareerAdvice #Upskilling #Networking #SupportEachOther #CommunityBuilding