Always keen to ensure our candidates know what is available for you, we wanted to promote this great scheme from RNIB, called Extending the Reach, aimed at helping blind and partially-sighted people looking for work. More on their nwebsite here. RNIB's Extending the Reach programme (EtR) works to place unemployed blind and partially sighted people … Continue reading Opportunities for blind and partially sighted candidates
Category: Disabled Candidates
Kath Sutherland from START Ability Services writes about the question of when to discuss impairments or health issues with an employer: People often worry about whether they have to disclose an illness or disability to their employer. Although there is no legal obligation to do so, it is important to remember that there could be … Continue reading Guest Blog: How do I tell my employer about my impairment?
Need money? Tick. Want a job? Tick. Can’t get a job? Tick. Well, I might be able to help you then. Take a look at the infographic just below and you might learn something. It’s a surprising little infographic and reading it might just make all the difference when you apply for the next job. … Continue reading Using Social Media To Improve Your Job Search
I am privileged to be the Patron of the Natspec Inclusive Skills Competitions. These are a range of competitions where young people with complex learning needs can showcase their skills in a range of areas. One of the perks of my role is going to the competitions and meeting the competitors. Last week I went … Continue reading Finding Amazing Talent
I was reading this article the other day, which addresses a common dilemma that applicants with "hidden impairments" face when job hunting. I don't believe there are any clear cut answers, other than "it depends". My recommendation to disabled candidates is to only mention their disability in the recruitment process if they have to (because, … Continue reading Hidden Disabilities – Conceal or Reveal?
This post is aimed at disabled people who may be considering a career in Human Resources (HR): Most people begin their careers with a visit to Human Resources and have occasion to visit the department for a variety of reasons throughout their time with a company. Having a career in Human Resource Management, or HR, … Continue reading Disabled? Fancy Working in HR?
Here is an example of another talented person from Evenbreak's database of amazing candidates. Oliver has a 2.2 B.Sc. in Environmental Science (Hons) from Plymouth University and is currently undergoing a M.Sc. in Environmental Management (results in September). He has a wide range of skills to offer through his education and experience, and also in his role … Continue reading Spotlight on Talent – Oliver
Peer support can be defined as help and support that people with lived experience of disability are able to give to one another. Our Peer Support Network is distinct as it is being provided by people who have experience of disability for people who are disabled, suffering from a condition or their carers. How can … Continue reading Guest Blog: Disability Sanctuary – Peer Support
This week's blog is written for us by Patrick Del Rosario, who is part of the team behind Open Colleges, one of Australia’s pioneer and leading providers of Human Resources courses. When not working, Patrick enjoys blogging about career and business. Patrick is also a photography enthusiast and is currently running a photography studio in … Continue reading Guest Blog: Don’t Let Deafness Hold You Back! Five Career Paths to Consider
I love running Evenbreak. It is a real privilege to be working with employers who genuinely understand the value of the largely untapped talent pool filled by disabled people. And even more so, it is fantastic working with that talent pool. As a former employer and as a disabled person myself I can relate to both groups … Continue reading Evenbreak’s candidates – the talent that employers need