CONTENTS -- Preface -- 1. Purpose and How to Use this Manual -- 1.1 Purpose of the Manual -- 1.2 Organization of the Manual -- 1.3 Organizing a Getting Hired Workshop -- 2. Module One: Introduction to the Workshop -- 2.1 Purpose -- 2.2 Learning Objectives -- 2.3 Trainer Introductions (Presentation) -- 2.4 Purpose (Lecture) -- 2.5 Rules and Expectations (Group Brainstorming and Discussion) -- 2.6 Review the Workshop Objectives and Agenda (Lecture) -- 2.7 Interests, Abilities and Skills - Participant Introductions (Group Activity) -- 2.8 Learning from a Job-Seeker's Experience (Dialogue with a Guest Speaker) -- 3. Module Two: Self-Assessment -- 3.1 Purpose -- 3.2 Learning Objectives -- 3.3 Module Introduction -- 3.4 Relation of Interests, Abilities and Skills to Job Goals -- 3.5 Relation of Interests, Abilities and Skills to the Job Interview (Short Lecture) -- 3.6 Assessing the Potential Impact of Your Disability (Short Lecture and Group Activity) -- 4. Module Three: Learning about Jobs and Employment Practices -- 4.1 Purpose -- 4.2 Learning Objectives -- 4.3 Module Introduction -- 4.4 The Rights-Based Context - Ways of Promoting Employment for People -- 4.5 The Basic Employment Agreement (Lecture and Activities) -- 4.6 Job Availability, Security and Advancement Opportunities (Lecture and Discussion) -- 4.7 Implications of Employment Practices and Job Market Factors on the Job -- 5. Module Four: Preparing Application Documents -- 5.1 Purpose -- 5.2 Learning Objectives -- 5.3 Module Introduction -- 5.4 Using a Personal Data Sheet (Lecture) -- 5.5 Completing Job Applications (Lecture and Group Activity) -- 5.6 What Application Forms Say about Applicants (Large Group Activity) -- 5.7 Preparing a Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Résumé (Lecture and Discussion) -- 6. Module Five: Finding and Responding to Job Openings -- 6.1 Purpose -- 6.2 Learning Objectives.

6.3 Module Introduction -- 6.4 Locating Job Openings (Large Group Activity) -- 6.5 Ways of Responding - The Basics (Group Activity) -- 6.6 Ways of Responding - Practice (Group Activities) -- 6.7 Homework Exercise: Writing an Introductory Statement for a Job Interview -- 7. Module Six: Job Interviewing -- 7.1 Purpose -- 7.2 Learning Objectives -- 7.3 Module Introduction -- 7.4 Preparing for a Job Interview (Visioning and Group Discussion) -- 7.5 The Job Interview Process (Lecture) -- 7.6 The Job Interview in Action (Demonstration) -- 7.7 What to Do in a Job Interview (Group Activity) -- 7.8 The Interview Introduction (Role Play) -- 7.9 Responding to Questions from the Interviewer (Lecture and Group Activity) -- 7.10 Asking Questions of the Interviewer (Group Activity) -- 7.11 Getting Practice (Optional Role Play) -- 7.12 Following up on the Job Interview (Lecture) -- 8. Module Seven: The Employer's Perspective -- 8.1 Purpose -- 8.2 Learning Objectives -- 8.3 Module Introduction -- 8.4 The Employer's Perspective (Dialogue with a Guest Speaker) -- 9. Module Eight: Starting the Job Searc -- 9.1 Purpose -- 9.2 Learning Objectives -- 9.3 Module Introduction -- 9.4 Organizing the Search (Group Discussion) -- 9.5 Action Plannig (Lecture and Individual Activity) -- 9.6 Workshop Summary and Follow-Up (Lecture) -- 9.7 Evaluation of the Workshop -- 9.8 Closing -- Appendices -- Appendix I: Tips for Adapting this Manual to Your Country -- Appendix II: Sample Workshop Agenda -- Appendix III: Trainer Preparation Checklist -- Appendix IV: Sample Résumé -- Appendix V: Sample Letters of Application -- Appendix VI: Training Adults - Techniques Tips -- Appendix VII: Useful Websites -- Appendix VIII: Certificate of Participation -- Appendix IX: Worksheets -- A Word of Thanks.