OARacle Newsletter

If you are an autistic job seeker, parent, employer, or community member, OAR’s Hire Autism Resource Center contains a plethora of resources to assist with job searching, interviews, creating an autism-friendly workplace, and more.

These are some of the guides you will find in the Resource Center:

• A Guide to Job Searching answers questions like how do I navigate online job portals? How do I network?
• A Guide to Job Applications explains how to fill out a job application effectively, write favorable responses to commonly asked questions, and other need-to-know elements of the application process.
• A Guide to Resume Writing answers job seekers resume questions, like what should I highlight in a resume and how do I format it?
• A Guide to Cover Letter Writing walks job seekers through how to create a compelling and professional cover letter.

Additional resources, such as Job Scams: What to Look for and Common Red Flags, and Disclosure and Accommodations with Sample Language are also available for free to job seekers.

The resource hub also includes free information for employers:

• Learning about autism
• Creating an autism-friendly workplace
• Interviewing applicants with autism
• Attracting, hiring, and retaining autistic employees

For more information or to provide feedback on the resources, please contact Courtney Carroll, manager, Hire Autism.

With an active jobs board, one-to-one mentorship, and resources for employers and job seekers alike, OAR’s Hire Autism program aims to expand opportunities for autistic individuals and help businesses create more inclusive workplaces. Learn more or create an account on the Hire Autism website.