Job Finding and Aging
Which techniques might you use to help: women, minorities and those with disabilities? Where might you refer them if they need more help?
I would use various strategies to assist young folks from varied backgrounds to find work. For women, it is important to emphasize confidence and self-advocacy skills, mentorship programs, and resources on negotiation strategies (McCabe, 2022). I would emphasize networking opportunities for minorities, cultural awareness training for potential employers, and specialized career guidance. I would provide accessibility assessments for job sites, assist in negotiating legal rights and accommodations, and establish relationships with disability-focused job placement groups for those with impairments. I would direct them to local workforce development centers, career counseling services, and community organizations that specialize in supporting these various groups with their job search efforts.
Where might you go to research more information about this age group and how to help them?
To learn more about how to assist younger folks in their job hunt, I would look into academic papers and reports from research institutions that focus on employment trends and the issues that this group faces. In addition, I would contact non-profit organizations and government agencies dedicated to workforce development, such as the Department of Labor or local workforce development boards, to gain access to tools and data tailored to the requirements of younger job searchers. In addition, I would consider conducting surveys or interviews with target populations to acquire firsthand knowledge of their unique obstacles and preferences in job-search techniques.
Who might you go to speak about helping these individuals, if you have never worked with them before?
Suppose I’ve never worked with these people before. In that case, I would seek advice and insights from experts in the field, such as career counselors, diversity and inclusion professionals, and disability advocates who have assisted women, minorities, and people with disabilities with their job searches. In addition, I would go out to neighborhood organizations and non-profits that serve these populations to better understand their individual needs and concerns. Attending conferences or seminars on workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion would also allow me to network and learn from professionals in the subject.
How this might be challenging for you and the individual you are helping.
It may be difficult to provide tailored advice for each individual while being current on changing career trends and opportunities (Mäkikangas et al., 2022). Navigating systemic biases, addressing unique barriers they confront, and adapting help to their specific needs are all problems in assisting persons from different backgrounds in their job search.
References
Mäkikangas, A., Juutinen, S., Mäkiniemi, J.-P., Sjöblom, K., & Oksanen, A. (2022). Work engagement and its antecedents in remote work: A person-centered view. Work & Stress, 36(4), 1–25. https://doi.org/10.1080/02678373.2022.2080777
McCabe, L. (2022). Pay negotiations differences in men and women how gender’s effect on self-advocacy contributes to sex discrimination in corporations. Information Systems Undergraduate Honors Theses. https://scholarworks.uark.edu/isysuht/11/
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Job Finding and Aging
Chapter 8
Think about how it might help younger adults find jobs. Think about the different diverse individuals you might be working with: women, minorities, and those with disabilities.
1. Which techniques might you use to help women, minorities, and those with disabilities? Where might you refer them if they need more help?
2. Where might you go to research more information about this age group and how to help them?
3. Who might you go to speak about helping these individuals if you have never worked with them before?
4. How this might be challenging for you and the individual you are helping.