Get the Job ... Keep the Job!

The RCIL (Regional Center for Independent Living) Departments of Youth Leadership and Employment present "Get the Job . . . Keep the Job!", a youth work readiness video . . . a student production, student cast and crew, and a lot of fun! This unique open-captioned video is by youth with disabilities and for youth with -- and without -- disabilities. It is an overview of the right and wrong ways to apply for a job and give an interview; as well as how to request reasonable accommodations, and how to KEEP your job!

It also features music, used with permission, by legendary band Toad the Wet Sprocket. (Thank you!)

This project was made possible by a grant from RochesterWorks!

[NoNopeAndNo]

When the interviewer offers you a seat, be respectful and take it home with you. Never reject a seat! I have so many unmatched seats at home, but gained much respect.

[pattyamato]

Watched this with some HS students with special needs. This is not only instructive, with good information - but the actors are the best! Very talented, and at moments, hilarious. They make important points with humor and seem to have fun doing it.

[amits]

The hero like entry 0:16 was very pleasant to see, each one had a different note and indeed full of confidence. My best wishes

[jasonbernandez]

I work with individuals with disabilities who are seeking employment, this video is very helpful.

[MikaylaLSchroeder]

Perfect video for teaching employment skills to my Transition students!

[aprilvocke]

Great video! Thanks for this! We watched it in our transition program and everyone loved it!

[kenishaogletree]

Still one of the most insightful videos out there on getting a job and keeping a job, thank you!

[lindsayestelledunn-officia]

This video is fantastic. I run a Youth Partnership program for a non-profit organization that helps families that have children with special emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. I was looking for something to show them that's engaging yet informative and i couldn't have found a better video. I also love how they are setting an example for my youth, that they can be leaders and step up to the plate and make videos and things like this to help our communities. Thank you for this and God Bless!

[audreytalab]

I really like this video. It would be even better if it had audio descriptions for our students with visual impairments.

[ChristinaOstil]

I’m self employed and I am still looking for work by employers but I don’t how to make employers interested in me. I always wear a suit in front employers. I did not get hired because my speech impediments.

[jiocarrillo]

9:43 10:01
THAT IS THE MOST FUNNIEST PART EVER!!! XD!

[bungwater]

Jesse on something during the interview, his train of thought just derailed.

[superwin]

whats the song at the good way to do an interview

[TheCarNerd]

Watching this in 2019 I already have a job oh well

[lil_princess]

#1 Good way He turn off phone, come in prepared dress professionally

[runsbetterthanitdidgarage.]

If you do these things in current times you'll probably be considered over your peers. You'd be surprised how little effort you have to put in currently to separate yourself, most people show up looking rough without a resume.

[amandagochie]

I found this video very useful when presented to the Youth/ High School students that I work with. My only suggestion is to either cut out the music or turn the volume down for the music so that we can hear the mock interviews. Having the music playing at a higher volume while they're talking is very distracting, especially to my students with focus and retention delays.

[aliciamack]

No nothing should stop you working no matter of your disability

[kristincole]

I really like the video because it is fun and educational, but turn that music off during the interviews. It is distracting. Also improve the student's attire during the correct way to interview.

[charlessmith]

At the 17:32 mark, two actors who work at a simulated job organizing crutches play hookie by allowing one person to be on a wheelchair and the other one driving the wheelchair for a joy ride. I have a hunch that 20 percent of employee sanctions (usually on the spot) slapped by their bosses is when you goof off on the clock. In a few cases, when the bosses are extremely hair-triggered and jerky with zero tolerance for any slight breach of workplace ettiquette, you will not even get a warning--you will likely get fired immediately.