Posts Tagged ‘career and volunteer’
Improving Job Chances: Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Tips
Okay, so you made the decision to look for a summer job, and you’ve narrowed down your list of the top 20 locations you want to apply to first. The only thing stopping you from an awesome discount and your paycheck is the whole application process. What you think would take you less than 20…
Read MoreNCDA 2015: DBT Skills in Career Counseling
OPI’s Career and Volunteer Department staff were fortunate to start the month of July in the beautiful state of Colorado attending the National Career Development Association (NCDA) annual conference. We had the opportunity to participate in outdoor adventures, explore downtown Denver, and acquire invaluable information while the conference. Similar to last year, we were able…
Read MoreBipolar Disorder: How it can impact the ability to maintain a steady job and how we help
There are several typical concerns that many job seekers have, such as conflict with co-workers or a supervisor and being overworked and underpaid. But for those dealing with a bipolar diagnosis, being able to cope effectively with these concerns, among others, can make the difference as to whether the young adult is able to maintain…
Read MoreNew OPI Participant Volunteer Hours Tracker
Several years ago the Department of Volunteer and Career at the Optimum Performance Institute implemented a mandatory volunteer commitment for all participants in Phase 1 and Phase 2 of our program. Prior to this requirement, volunteering was not consistent, and many participants were expressing their concern over the purpose. They were unable to make the…
Read MoreLinkedIn Improvements and Changes for 2015
LinkedIn has become a go-to resource in our Department of Career and Volunteer for online resumes, networking, professional development, and even job searches — especially since a LinkedIn profile may be the first thing people stumble upon when researching a job candidate online. During OPI’s career workshop, participants are introduced to LinkedIn and have the…
Read MoreCareer Planning for Young Adults with Asperger’s Disorder
Because of the age range of the young adults that we work with, we generally see participants in the exploration phase of their career process. According to Donald Super’s “Stages of Occupational Development,” people in their late teens and early twenties are beginning to try out new experiences and different roles in relation to career…
Read MoreFailure to Launch: Discovering Your Personal Path
Once there was a little girl who had dreams of becoming a doctor, a ballet dancer, and the president all at the same time. What she didn’t know at that age was that she would need skills, successes, and support to help her achieve those goals. Fast-forward eighteen years, and this little girl is now…
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