Workforce Recruitment Program Orientation Presented by: University Career Services & Office of Disability Services

What is this program about? Connects qualified students and recent graduates with federal sector employers. A nationwide program coordinated by the U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy and the U.S. Dept. of Defense. Recruiters from participating agencies come to the college campus to interview students and recent grads from ALL majors. In summer, 2011, over 500 candidates were hired for summer and permanent jobs!

Who is eligible? WRP serves individuals who: Have a disability and… Are a current full time undergraduate or graduate student, (unless severity of disability does not allow student to take a substantially full load) or… Have graduated within the past year with a degree from the institution. Candidates who have graduated prior to October, 2011 are not eligible and… Must be a United States Citizen. This is a requirement as this program is sponsored by the U.S. federal government.

How does this work? Candidates will… Register online and complete the application. Submit all required documentation, which includes resume, transcripts, and other optional items to include supporting documents like writing samples & letters of recommendation. Participate in a 30 minute interview with a recruiter. Interviews will be coordinated by UCS/ODS, and will be scheduled during the Fall, 2012 semester. Candidates are added to a database which is accessible by federal employers directly, and to private sector companies through a contractor. Information will be available to employers by December, 2012 Your disability will NOT be disclosed.

What to expect in the interview Candidates will not be applying for specific jobs. Interviews will involve general interview questions. Candidates should be able to articulate their skills, work experience, goals, and where they want to work. Candidates must also be able to identify any work accommodations that they may need. Please consult with ODS if you need assistance with figuring out work accommodations. We will discuss interviewing in more depth in our upcoming workshops.

Schedule A You will be asked to identify if you are eligible for Schedule A See these websites for information about Schedule A : s_with_disabilities.pdf s_with_disabilities.pdf In summary, a Schedule A Letter is documentation of job readiness from a licensed medical professional or other entity, which will allow a candidate to apply for noncompetitive appointment for a position.

What happens next? Permanent positions may be offered at any time during the 2013 year; summer jobs are usually offered by June 15 th. Opportunities for placement can be nationwide and even abroad for Department of Defense agencies. YOU must keep track of any job offers that you may receive. Should you receive a job offer, make sure to take note of salary, location, hours, duties of the job, and training opportunities that may be provided. Unless otherwise stated, you must pay the cost of transportation to and from the worksite location if the job requires relocation.

Upcoming Preparation Workshops UCS and ODS would like to invite you to attend our upcoming preparation workshops, which will be at the same time and place! March 21st……Resume Writing March 28th……Interview Advice April 4th………..Mock Interviews All workshops are schedule from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm in room 245 in the University Center. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THESE OPPORTUNITIES!!! Your contacts: Nastassia Norris, Teresita Warren,

TRIVIA! Guess the right answer and win some awesome stuff!! 1.What is the purpose of the Workforce Recruitment Program? Answer: The purpose of the Workforce Recruitment Program is to refer students and recent graduates with disabilities for employment at federal and private worksites throughout the United States. 2.In order to complete the Workforce Recruitment Program registration, you need to upload your resume and transcript, as well as submit your application all by mail. Answer: False 3.The candidate for this program can register online, complete the online application, submit all necessary paperwork online, and participate in a 30-minute interview with a trained recruiter. Answer: True

TRIVIA! 4. Candidates for this program should consult with the Career Center on campus to conduct mock interviews prior to their WRP interview because the Career Center has many resources that will help prepare candidates for their interview. Answer: True 5. Permanent positions may be offered at any time during the year. Summer jobs are usually offered by May 1st. Candidates may assume that they will not receive summer job offers if there has been no contact by that time; however, summer offers occasionally are made by May 1st. Answer: False 6. Placements may be made anywhere in the United States and abroad for Department of Defense agencies. Answer: True

TRIVIA! 7. Candidates do not have to keep track of job offers they get because recruiters and schools are usually informed regarding the basic information, such as the name and location of the agency, the phone number, and address of the person making the offer. Answer: False 8. What non-typical question can you expect to be asked during the interview? Answer: What workplace accommodations do you need in order to perform the essential components of the position? 9. Your recruiter and WRP office will be tracking your job application, and thus you will not be directly contacted by your employers. Answer: False

TRIVIA! 10. What should you remember to do once you have accepted a job from an employer? Answer: Make sure to take note of salary, location, hours, duties of the job, and training opportunities that may be provided. As well as the employer’s contact information.