NeurodiverGenZ: Tips & Tools For Navigating Life After High School

This blog post provides a guide for teens and young adults with neurodivergent minds on how to create a compelling resume, gain valuable experience, and highlight their remarkable soft skills. The post suggests utilizing resources such as online resume builders, online courses, and resume guides to build a strong foundation. It also recommends gaining experience through internships, volunteering, freelancing, and personal projects. Additionally, the post emphasizes the importance of emphasizing soft skills like attention to detail, problem-solving, communication skills, adaptability, and time management on the resume. Formatting tips and tools for career exploration, educational planning, executive functioning, interview preparation, job searching, and resume building are also provided.

By following the tips and utilizing the tools mentioned in the post, individuals with neurodivergent minds can create a strong resume that highlights their unique talents and opens doors to exciting job opportunities.

Congratulations on your new job! Landing the job is just the beginning, and this guide is here to help individuals with neurodivergencies navigate the professional world with confidence. The post covers topics such as understanding professionalism, building relationships, handling challenges, and how to get promoted. It emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and growth, embracing your unique strengths, and facing challenges head-on to achieve professional success. Remember, you're not alone in this journey and there are resources and tools available to support you along the way. Harness your neurodiversity as a strength and pave the way for exciting opportunities in your career. Good luck!

Resources and tools mentioned in the post include O*NET Online for career exploration, booking a free consultation with a career coach, College Board, Evernote for executive functioning tools, YouTube videos and specific resources for interviewing preparation for those with neurodivergencies, job search websites like Indeed and Glassdoor, Canva and Google Docs for resume building, and self-assessment tools like 16Personalities and MyNextMove.

This blog post is part of a career planning series tailored for individuals with neurodivergencies, focusing on the decision-making process. It emphasizes how to improve your decision-making skills which are so critical in the career and educational decision-making process.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of researching potential career paths? Don't worry, with the right tools and strategies, you can turn this task into an exciting quest for knowledge. Start by identifying reliable sources of information such as O*NET Online, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and professional association websites. Conduct informational interviews with professionals in your areas of interest to gain real-world insights. Consider job shadowing or internships to experience the job firsthand. Use digital tools like Evernote or Trello to keep your notes organized, and create a research journal to compile your findings. Reflect on the information you've gathered and ask yourself how each career aligns with your interests and strengths. Consider seeking guidance from a Career Services Provider who can teach you effective research techniques, help organize your information, and provide expert advice. Finally, put all your research together to create a comprehensive profile for each career you're considering. Remember, take your time to thoroughly understand each option and find a career that aligns with your unique strengths and interests.

This blog post is part of a career planning series focused on helping individuals with neurodivergencies explore career options that align with their unique strengths and interests. The post emphasizes the importance of self-exploration and understanding one's interests, tasks that energize them, and environments they thrive in. It provides tools like the O*NET Interest Profiler to match interests with potential career paths and suggests utilizing resources such as books, websites like CareerOneStop, and career counseling to aid in the exploration process. The post also offers strategies for overcoming executive functioning challenges and highlights the role of Career Services Providers in providing personalized assistance and guidance. Ultimately, the post encourages individuals to be patient with themselves, utilize available resources, and seek professional guidance to discover a career path that makes them thrive.