Tips for Job Interviews
01/02/24 • 28 min
If getting a new job is a part of your 2024 goals, this is the episode for you! Harry and Erin share how Meristem operates its internship program, including how Meristem uses experiential interviews for neurodiverse candidates.
Listen for:
- more in-depth discussion of the Meristem Method and how Meristem prepares young adults and employers for internships
- how to coach someone to remove distractions and use their phone less
- key tips for putting your best foot forward in an interview
- advice for employers on how to create experiential interviews that screen for skills
#jobseeker #getajob #neurodiverse #autism #transformativeautismprogram
Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org
If getting a new job is a part of your 2024 goals, this is the episode for you! Harry and Erin share how Meristem operates its internship program, including how Meristem uses experiential interviews for neurodiverse candidates.
Listen for:
- more in-depth discussion of the Meristem Method and how Meristem prepares young adults and employers for internships
- how to coach someone to remove distractions and use their phone less
- key tips for putting your best foot forward in an interview
- advice for employers on how to create experiential interviews that screen for skills
#jobseeker #getajob #neurodiverse #autism #transformativeautismprogram
Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org
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How Do I Keep a Job?
In this episode, Erin and Harry discuss what’s important to keep a job and what to expect in one of your first work experiences. Based on experiences in internships in the Transformative Autism Program, Erin and Harry offer tips like:
- be prepared and open for feedback, and consider asking for it each week from your manager
- practice communicating about your schedule, asking for time off, and other common scenarios
- advice for employers to streamline communication with neurodiverse employees
- how to be in it for the long haul
Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org
Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work - Tips for Job Interviews
Transcript
00:00:18:22 - 00:00:27:22
Harrison Lane
Hello everyone. Thanks for tuning in to the Voices of the Community Podcast
00:00:27:22 - 00:00:29:02
Harrison Lane
How are you doing today, Erin?
00:00:29:04 - 00:00:32:28
Erin Schirm
I'm pretty good. It's been. It's been quite a week.
00:00:
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