A 30 Second Training for Persons in Mental Health Recovery FINDING MY STRENGTHS AND INTERESTS FOR EMPLOYMENT A 30 Second Training for Persons in Mental Health Recovery
FINDING MY STRENGTHS AND INTERESTS FOR EMPLOYMENT Here are some things that can help me consider types of jobs: 1. INTERESTS IN WORK TASKS: What do I like to spend time on - my interests and passions? 2. STRENGTHS: What are the things can I do well? (Know this from previous jobs, hobbies, volunteering or other activities) 3. PREFERENCES: Do I like working with people, things, data? 4. PREFERENCES: Do I like routine/ variety? 5. ENVIRONMENT: What kind of work environment would feel comfortable for me (physical environment & people environment) NEXT
FINDING MY STRENGTHS & INTERESTS for EMPLOYMENT: Which selection does not fit? I will determine: What I do well What I like to do Shortest travel time My preferences for type of work & setting
The answer which does not fit is: #3. Shortest travel time The answer which does not fit is: #3. Shortest travel time. This is another issue but not related to strengths and interests. continue
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Acknowledgement This training is made possible by a grant from the National Institute on Disability & Independent Living Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) within the Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Grant # 90DP0096. The contents of this presentation do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL or HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the federal government. These slides are the property of the Trustees of Boston University. For information contact 617-353-3549.