Inclusive Workforce Blog
Getting Hired's blog offers career advice for job seekers, job search resources, stories from companies that value diversity inclusion, along with tips on how to celebrate diversity in the workplace!
4 Ways to Support National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month
September 6, 2019
September marks National Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Awareness month, a time dedicated to educating the public about spinal cord injuries and to..
Candidate Experience Blog Series Part 4: Self-ID and Self-Disclosure
September 6, 2019
Part 4: Self-ID and Self-Disclosure
Candidate Experience Blog Series Part 3: How to Avoid Unconscious Bias Toward Job Seekers with Disabilities
September 6, 2019
DO NOT ASSUME! It’s the number one rule for disability inclusion, and one of the primary keys to understanding and creating a positive candidate..
The Candidate Experience Blog Series Part 2: Accessibility and Accommodations
August 21, 2019
Part 2: Accessibility and Accommodations
The Candidate Experience Blog Series Part 1: Understanding Disability
July 30, 2019
Part 1: Understanding Disability
4 Ways to Promote Productivity in a Remote Workforce
July 9, 2019
The practice of working remotely is on the rise. An increasing number of companies and employees are uncovering the value it can provide,..
How to Customize a Resume to Get More Interviews
June 27, 2019
Seven seconds. According to a 2018 Eye-Tracking Study, that’s the average amount of time a job recruiter spends reviewing a resume. For a job..
How to Support Individuals with Disabilities throughout the Talent Acquisition Process
June 18, 2019
In January 2019, Getting Hired partnered with the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) to host a webinar on how to support individuals with..
4 Ways Hiring Job Seekers with Disabilities Can Support D&I Goals
June 6, 2019
Workplace diversity is quickly becoming one of, if not the most, significant hiring priorities among employers. According to LinkedIn’s Global..
5 Ways You Can Make a Lasting Positive Impression at a Job Interview
May 28, 2019
While a good resume and cover letter can open the door to a job opportunity, a strong interview is often the most significant step in the hiring..
8 Innovative Recruitment Strategies to Hire People with Disabilities
May 21, 2019
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), 20.7 percent of working-age people with disabilities in..
How Can Organizations Host Effective Self-ID Campaigns
May 16, 2019
Over the past several years, more and more employers have grown increasingly interested in encouraging employees with disabilities to..
10 Steps to Building a Disability-Inclusive Team
May 8, 2019
10 Steps to Building a Disability-Inclusive Team
How to Close Out National Limb Loss Awareness Month
April 30, 2019
Established by the Amputee Coalition in 2010, National Limb Loss Awareness Month (LLAM) is designated as a time for advocates across the world to..
How Job Seekers Can Prepare for an Online Career Fair
April 26, 2019
Getting Hired is looking forward to hosting our Online Career Expo exclusively for job seekers with disabilities on May 2, 2019 from 12:00 PM –..
Why Aren't Veterans Disclosing their Disabilities?
April 9, 2019
The Getting Hired team has been increasingly receiving questions from employers with concerns about why veterans are not disclosing their..
Why Can’t I Find a Job?
March 25, 2019
Are you exhausted from job-hunting? Perhaps you’ve sent out numerous resumes, but are not getting interviews? Or maybe you’ve made it to the..
How to Balance Your Career When You're a Caregiver
March 17, 2019
Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities can be challenging. Many informal caregivers find themselves juggling doctor’s appointments;..
Here’s why it’s important to see disability as diversity in the workplace
March 11, 2019
Throughout the past 60 years, the meaning of the phrase, “diversity in the workplace,” has significantly evolved. Though its origins stem from..
How to Engage Employees with Disabilities in the Gig Economy Age
February 27, 2019
From freelance contracting to on-demand apps…from working from a home office to spending work hours on the road…more and more workers are shifting..