tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203256752741667615.post1122043702054229801..comments2023-07-16T05:28:11.475-04:00Comments on The Autistic Me: Jobs and AutismPoetCSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12833522103074528608noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203256752741667615.post-8638604622353191332010-07-15T01:13:10.519-04:002010-07-15T01:13:10.519-04:00Freelancing is about the best I can locate for now...Freelancing is about the best I can locate for now. I've always preferred being my own boss or in management. <br /><br />I like the idea of a job skills presentation that goes beyond basic checklists and tips for people. I have taught "business writing" courses, including résumé writing for the last four years. Might be worth helping with such a presentation for others. <br /><br />Interviewing is an art. You have to determine so much about the interviewer in a moment, deciding then how to react to that person (or panel). I had several interviews with universities this year and did not receive any final job offers -- but several had to cancel their openings due to budget cuts. <br /><br />Let us hope things improve.PoetCSWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12833522103074528608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3203256752741667615.post-43812229498226355732010-07-15T00:23:45.810-04:002010-07-15T00:23:45.810-04:00Thanks for the link, CS. I think it would be a hel...Thanks for the link, CS. I think it would be a hell of an idea for an Autreat presentation if someone could work up a thing doing "practice job interviews". I know there are pointers out there for NTs for doing job interviews, but none of them are autistic-specific. They could also hand out job applications for practice filling them out. Some time could also be spent on teaching how to write resumes. Examples of good resumes could be distributed.<br /><br />If someone were to work up such a presentation, they could get free registration at Autreat for doing it. (Quite a value)<br /><br />You're right, the economy is in the crapper right now, and jobs are hard to find. Good luck to you in your efforts.Clayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09424036357963352399noreply@blogger.com