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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. 

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!

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. 

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.