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Teamwork and time management: Lessons from Autism Speaks intern, Binh… their chance of finding meaningful, full-time employment, this past Summer, Autism Speaks created the Iowa Summer Emersion Internship through generous funding provided by the state-government program, Future Ready Iowa. Six college students from … supervisors. Here, Binh, a 23-year-old senior from the University of Iowa, shares her experience and the importance of internships, with assistance from the UI REACH (Realizing Educational and Career Hopes) office. I have been lucky in that …

6 tips for job seekers on the spectrum from someone who is autistic… doesn’t have to be paid work. Many applications I review list community service, volunteer work, independent study, internship, teacher’s assistant, self-employment, and training courses. Other ideas include: writing a blog or an online … gain experience through volunteer work. And you have nothing to lose by querying a company to ask if they are considering internships or know of similar companies hiring. List skills, aptitudes, and attributes Imagine yourself in the workforce …

Tips for autistic job seekers to find the right job… experiences. Then list your work history and experience. Make sure you include any non-paid work experiences too, including internships and volunteer activities. Write a cover letter. This will be used to introduce yourself to the people you hope …