AprilR
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I did hear back from a few of the places i applied to, but i applied to LOT of places.Did it help you?
Also, adding a cover letter to your applications might help. I wrote mine by looking at online samples
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I did hear back from a few of the places i applied to, but i applied to LOT of places.Did it help you?
I would mirror the what they were looking for, making sure every thing was up front or no lying stretching the truth. got me my final position which lasted twenty one years. Actually helped others do this as I have an ability, writing.I did hear back from a few of the places i applied to, but i applied to LOT of places.
Also, adding a cover letter to your applications might help. I wrote mine by looking at online samples
Oh of course you should not lie, but a bit of self marketing does not hurt. A lot of things you don't know, you learn at the workplace anyway.I would mirror the what they were looking for, making sure every thing was up front or no lying stretching the truth. got me my final position which lasted twenty one years.
When I was unemployed for two years I checked into every alternative position I could think of while taking quality courses, Had a family to look after fixing houses taking a course in heavy equipment operation when a part time position at a automotive assembly plant many hours away can available, They made break lines for Japanese cars wanted someone with a quality back ground previous experience in an assembly plant A few weeks later I got an offer from automotive parts supplier injection molding and painting parts for GM Saturn division The brake line company on the same day offered me a full time position. I took the plastic painting position even through it paid less. What do I know about break lines on cars. That's how life works you have to take chances I could not really afford the courses, stuck my neck out worked out OK. Taking two courses left the plant two hour drive ran to class.In terms of your former employment ruining your chances, that is possible. Best way to fix this is to build your background up by going towhen I was unemployed school if that is an option, volunteering somewhere once a week to have some kind of experience at all rather than do nothing at all, or take on a low paying job that you can get so that you have something on your belt.
You can always build yourself back up.
Also, look for other organizations that may work with people that are higher functioning.
I'm also assuming you have a Bachelor's degree at least, because if you don't have that, then there might not be as much opportunity for higher functioning.
May I ask what country you are in?
Do you drive and do you live near a big city?I don't have any degree, not even an associate degree. My dad was very opposed to me going to college when I graduated and I was burned out from taking so many extra subjects in high school as well. I live in the USA.
what types of jobs have you had in your life over the years?@paloftoon Nope. I don't drive and I don't live in or near a big city either. I tried to learn to drive more than once.
One time I did have a driving school teaching me, but I think the teacher was scared to drive with me and no one we have asked for help has wanted to teach me since then. At the time people's additude about teaching me offended me, but in retrospect I can't blame them. How would anyone feel about teaching a driving student who -
1. Forgets steps she is supposed to already know when behind the wheel
2. Is gripping the steering wheel like she is trying to keep from falling off a cliff
3. Has trouble taking in the entire intersection rather than laser focusing in on smaller things (though you as the teacher have no way of knowing that this is part of the student's problem)
4. Keeps almost taking out trash cans and mail boxes in an effort to avoid going over the center line
5. Tells you they can't tell where they are in the road.
6. Bursts into laughter every time another vehicle crosses the line towards you or something
7. Forgets to move their foot and therefore doubles down on the accelerator when they need to hit the break and probably bust out laughing then too.
8. You don't understand why they would struggle so because they do great working on the written materials
There is actually one place (another actual driving school) that said they work with autistic people. I never met with them though. We just talked by phone and didn't discuss details.They cost a lot so I would actually need a job first even if they can teach me.
Retail, retail, and a snack barwhat types of jobs have you had in your life over the years?