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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Advice needed |
| autismplusmath |
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Posted: 31 May 2014, 8:34 am
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,546
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| @ JoelFan Re: "can you tell me what the income guidelines are and can you please share more about the Psychological evaluation meaning types of questions asked?" from the VR website : Q: Am I Eligible for VR Services? A: You may be eligible for VR services if your goal is to become employed and: You... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Challenges and Setbacks of a Job Hunting Programmer |
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Posted: 25 Apr 2014, 10:16 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,117
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| The one advantage of programming over other careers is that you can create a portfolio of projects to show potential employers what you can do. Here's a detailed explanation and advice from a recruiter who works exclusively with programmers: Advice from a recruiter to an Aspie programmer Glenn Emplo... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Finding a job in a different field |
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Posted: 21 Apr 2014, 8:37 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 633
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| Your issue with writing in the sciences is not uncommon. Peter F. Drucker, a management guru, many years ago talked about how companies were paying scientists to spend a large part of their time writing reports that a university intern could do. Before you switch careers, from an area where you've g... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: I am 28, have never had a job or schooling, what to do? |
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Posted: 14 Mar 2014, 1:14 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,838
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| I did a quick read on Arthrogryposis and I can see how your limited hand mobility may limit your options significantly. My first suggestion, therefore, is that you spend the next two weeks doing research to find out about viable careers that exist for someone with limited hand mobility. Get your fat... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Job for 16 y/o with no qualifications? |
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Posted: 12 Mar 2014, 11:17 pm
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Replies: 8
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| To start off, hey my name's George, I'm in the UK, I'm 16 years old (soon to be 17 in a month), and I'm an aspie. I've got literally no qualifications, as I 'dropped out' of high school before I could take any meaningful exams. What I want to know, is are there any jobs out there that would accept m... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Male Dominated Professions better? |
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Posted: 09 Mar 2014, 11:46 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,171
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| Male dominated careers: Engineering, Accounting, Medicine, Computer stuff From my experience as a neurotypical ex-accountant, I would say that it depends on the job and company. If you're a CPA doing financial statement audits at a client's location, you will need to ask questions of the client's st... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Trouble finding programming job with no qualifications |
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Posted: 06 Mar 2014, 10:27 pm
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Replies: 8
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| I would echo starkid's suggestion to build a portfolio of programs you've created. If you can have them up and running on your website, employers can take a look at what you're capable of. Also have a copy of the code to share: hiring managers not only want to know that you know how to code, but how... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Finding and Keeping jobs - Tips and Advice |
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Posted: 05 Mar 2014, 2:16 pm
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Replies: 243
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| For parents, I would recommend providing your child with autism as much job experience as possible BEFORE he/she graduates from high school, be it part-time or volunteer work. The earlier those basic job skills are developed, the greater the chances for success in the work world after high school/un... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: my ebook on Amazon is free this Saturday |
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Posted: 19 Feb 2014, 11:13 pm
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Replies: 0
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| With the help of some amazing friends in the special education community, I was able to write a book that can help children be more successful and less frustrated in math class as well as in life after high school. Math can be such a battle for some children, and contrary to the stereotype in the mo... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Android Apps for aspies |
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Posted: 13 Jan 2014, 12:19 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,652
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| Training Faces might be a useful app as it focuses on improving the identification rate of other people's emotions: "The app is geared to help in three distinct ways; improve recognition of the emotion, the meaning behind the emotion and then the speed at which the individual can interpret the emoti... |
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