October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and what better way to celebrate than sharing some valuable job tips.
Noble’s Employment Consultants and leadership have offered the following bits of advice that they learned over the years or things they wish someone had told them at the start of their career:
1 Volunteer when you’re “between jobs.” You’ll build skills while you wait. Manager Kristy Stewart
2 Soft skills like time management & problem-solving make a difference. Manager Kristy Stewart
3 Have pride in your work & be responsible. Director Danny Bray
4 Manage stress & use your coping skills when you’re faced with a problem. Director Danny Bray
5 Dress the part. It doesn’t have to be expensive to be professional. Director Kendel Tilton
6 Be positive & surround yourself with a supportive network. Employment Consultant Whitney Green
7 Be honest & stay organized. Employment Consultant Whitney Green
8 Keep a record of your job applications & follow up appropriately. Employment Consultant Whitney Green
9 Research job leads. Go to the company’s website to learn about them. Employment Consultant Krystal Browning
10 Mistakes will happen—treat them as lessons, not failures. CFO Stephanie Gabbert
11 Let the interviewer finish the question before you respond. Employment Consultant Krystal Browning
12 Interviews let you & the interviewer get to know each other. Employment Consultant Christian Cribbs
13 Research companies. Look into their culture, values & mission. Employment Consultant Christian Cribbs
14 Keep your online presence professional or private. Employment Consultant Christian Cribbs
15 If you’re on time, you’re late. If you’re early, you’re on time. Employment Consultant Dan Mahoney
16 Make sure the work you do connects to something meaningful to your life. Assistant Director Rob Hartman
17 Practice, practice, practice for your interviews! Employment Consultant Dan Mahoney
18 Make sure you always do your best work. Employment Consultant Sandra Torres
19 Do what you love. Life’s too short to not love your work. Director Rita Davis
20 Take ownership of your job performance & set goals to improve. Director Danny Bray
21 If you don’t get the job, look at it as an opportunity for growth. Employment Consultant Whitney Green
22 Remember: you can do it! Employment Consultant Sandra Torres
23 Ask questions if you’re not sure. Never be afraid to clarify your understanding. Assistant Director Rob Hartman
24 Don’t speak negatively about past employers. Employment Consultant Whitney Green
25 Always show humbleness. Director Jan Bowman
26 Your career path may look different than what you envisioned, but that’s ok. Executive Assistant Tara Cochran
27 Keep learning, stay curious and follow through. Assistant Vice President Delaina Lipsey
28 Pay attention. Avoid using your phone when you’re in an interview. Manager Lainie Rodriquez
29 Work hard and grow your skills, but don’t try to be someone you’re not. CEO Wade Wingler
30 Build relationships. Your network will open doors faster than your résumé. Assistant Vice President Delaina Lipsey
31 Look for ways to go above & beyond. Anticipate the needs of others. CEO Wade Wingler
We’d love to hear some of your tips too. Email them to us so we can post them!
