The Benefits of Neurodiversity in the Workplace

This article was originally published on Mentra.

Neurodiversity may be every bit as crucial for the human race as biodiversity is for life in general. Who can say what form of wiring will prove best at any given moment?

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By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Advisor
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Neurodiversity at Meta and Beyond: Insight from Shawanna Rouse

This article was originally published on PowerToFly.

Before 2019, Shawanna Rouse only had a hunch that she might be neurodiverse. As a child, she remembers paying close attention to how she moved, spoke, smiled, held eye contact and moved her …

By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Advisor
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Top 10 Careers for Autistic Individuals

Oftentimes, autistic people are seen as a liability by our society. With an 85% unemployment rate, we are perceived as a minority that needs to be “fixed” in order to fit into the larger community. But, with the right accommodations …

By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Advisor
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3 Tips to Find the Right Job as an Autistic Woman

This article was originally written by Amy Cramb and was published on Mentra.

This year, I surveyed just under 150 autistic women about their experiences, traits, and aspirations. What did I find? I found that autistic women are awesome!

​We have several …

By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Advisor
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The amazing advantages of ADHD at work

This article was originally published on Fingerprint for Success.

Every year in October marks ADHD Awareness Month, a campaign for educating, advocating for, and empowering individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). And here at F4S, that’s cause for celebration!

By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Advisor
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Job Searching With a Disability | How to Prepare for the Interview Process

For job seekers with disabilities, the job search may include questions and challenges that others may not regularly come up against. In addition to wondering whether the roles you’re applying for are a fit, you may also be concerned about …

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5 signs that your résumé is boring

This article was originally written by STEPHANIE VOZZA and published on Fast Company.

Lackluster résumés can lead to fewer interview opportunities. Here’s how to avoid this problem.

Résumés are fairly cut-and-dry documents. Following the traditional template helps you convey your …

By Marissa Deitch
Marissa Deitch Executive Director
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5 Signs You May Need to Take Mental Health Leave

The question of whether to take a mental health leave from work is very complex, and the particulars can vary from person to person. We recently spoke about the different types of mental health leave that are available to you, …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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How to determine if a company values DEI

DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is crucial to workplace culture, the hiring process, the day-to-day of an office, and so much more. Diversity and inclusion have always been important, but it has become a priority for companies across all industries …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Employer Spotlight: auticon

As an autistic-majority global company, auticon succeeds as a result of its neurodiversity. Most of our team members are hired out of 2 years of unemployment and the value that a career adds to their life is significant. Despite this, estimates …

By Kiersten Borkert
Kiersten Borkert Career Counselor
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