1. 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

2. 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)
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3. 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

4. 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.
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5. KEEP LOOKING
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6. WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Employment Resource Book. FREE DOWNLOAD English or Spanish
Potential & current worker – Using Strengths
ngthshttps://cpr.bu.edu/resources/employment/workers/keeping-work/skills/how-do-i-make-the-most-of-my-strengths
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7. 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 # 90DP 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.  
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