COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information
With an awareness that many of our clients may be immunocompromised or otherwise vulnerable to the coronavirus, BEST is committed to keeping all employees and employment seekers safe and healthy.
As the status of the pandemic continues to change and evolve, please refer the State of Ohio’s COVID-19 Portal for the latest information regarding current guidelines and best practices. In particular, check out these helpful resources from the State:
∙ COVID-19: Myths Versus Facts
Disability-Related Resources
∙ Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR)
∙ Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD)
∙ Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)
∙ OOD YouTube Playlists
∙ Video: What is Vocational Rehabilitation?
∙ Video: OODWorks
∙ Video: Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired
∙ Video: Independent Living for Older Blind Program
∙ Video: Services for Students with Disabilities
Getting Ready for the Workforce
∙ Check out these Resume Writing Tips from Indeed, as well as information about making a good impression at an in-person interview or on a phone interview.
∙ CustomGuide offers free, interactive training for several common Office products, including Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
∙ “Do you have any questions for me?” Yes! It’s always a good idea to ask questions during the interview; here is a list of examples if you need them.
∙ Explore new career opportunities and current openings through the OhioMeansJobs search portal.
∙ Feeling nervous about an interview? Here is a video with strategies for feeling calm and confident during the interview process.
∙ Here’s an article with advice about how to disclose disabilities to potential employers.
∙ Here are some helpful pointers for dressing for an interview from Sinclair Community College.
∙ It’s important to send a thank-you message after an interview; here are some samples you can use as a starting point to show your gratitude.
∙ Potential employers are likely to look at your social media presence during the interview and hiring process; here are some mistakes you should avoid making.
∙ “So, tell me about a time when…” – here is a video with tips for constructing solid answers to common behavioral interview questions.
∙ Take a look at this curated collection of job seeker resources from the Cincinnati Public Library.
∙ Wondering which job search engine you should be using? This article explains the differences between popular career sites such as Glassdoor, Indeed, and ZipRecruiter. Also, check out some of the lesser-known job search engines, including AngelList (tech & startup jobs), Scouted (jobs for recent graduates), and Snagajob (hourly jobs).