By Jenny Powers, Insider
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with talent agent Laura Johnson. It has been edited for length and clarity. Continue reading I run a talent agency for models and actors with disabilities and visible differences. We’ve cast for Disney and Gucci — our clients’ success is the best part of my job.
Have you thought about freelancing, or already started to build your freelance skills and business network? Continue reading Thinking About Freelancing?
When you’re interviewing for a job, there’s a strong chance that a recruiter or potential boss will ask what you believe are your strengths. Continue reading Discussing Your Strengths in a Job Interview
Companies are searching for candidates to fill positions in growing industries, including clean energy, healthcare, information technology, cybersecurity and finance. Yet, more than half of human resource professionals believe the pool of qualified candidates that can fill these jobs is shrinking Continue reading Creating Career Pathways through Inclusive Apprenticeship
When you send out a resume today, you can be nearly certain that it will wind up going through automated applicant tracking system (ATS) software. Continue reading How to Get Your Resume Past Today’s Software
By Angie Snyder, PsyD, Wellness Advisor
Since the pandemic, all of our lives have changed abruptly. For many, this sudden change led to life circumstances that were vastly different than how we’d lived before. Continue reading How to Manage Anxiety as We Re-Enter the World
ANOUSHA SAKOUI, Los Angeles Times
After her first experience of the Cannes Film Festival in 2008, talent manager Eryn Brown wanted to end her nascent Hollywood career. Attending film markets such as Cannes can be grueling for most attendees, with parties and meetings held in busy hotels, restaurants, theaters, even aboard yachts. Continue reading This manager is working toward diversity in Hollywood — and that includes those with disabilities
By Joelle Goldstein, People
Jake Pratt, the Alabama resident with Down syndrome who landed a gig at UPS last year, is continuing to make strides at the nationwide delivery service. Continue reading Man with Down Syndrome Who Got Job at UPS Lands Permanent Position, Inspires Scholarship
By Paula Morgan, Forbes
Not everyone feels comfortable sharing their personal lives with their employers, particularly when it comes to health issues and disability. Legally, you are in no way obligated to disclose your disability to your employer, or even to a potential employer during an interview. It is also illegal for employers to ask about it outright, but once you bring it up, the topic is fair game. Continue reading Employee Self-Advocacy: How To Talk To Your Employer About Your Disability
By Seth Chitwood, Standard-Times
FAIRHAVEN — Brennan Srisirikul knew about the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, but never had the confidence to submit a film — especially since he’s never made one. But after a crazy year, he knew it was time to go for it. Continue reading This Fairhaven native actor proves minorities and people with disabilities can take center stage
