Hiring Partners FAQs: We understand that you may have questions. We are happy to help!

Where do your jobseekers come from?
Our jobseekers come from a variety of sources. We recruit new graduates from local universities and colleges. Jobseekers are also referred to us by employment resource centers such as San Francisco's One-Stop Career Center, and government agencies such as the Department of Rehabilitation.

What types of job candidates do you have?
Our candidate pool includes individuals with business degrees, technical certifications, and professional experience, as well as retail and clerical jobseekers. Some of our jobseekers have recently received undergraduate or graduate degrees and are looking for their first professional opportunity. Some of our jobseekers have a wealth of employment experience, but have been downsized. Others are newly disabled and are re-entering the workforce.

Is there a fee to hire one of your candidates?
No.

What kind of employment services do you offer?
Our array includes Direct Hire for full or part time paid positions, paid or non-paid Internships, and Mentoring opportunities. We do not provide temporary staffing.

How much does is cost to create an accommodating workspace for an employee who has a disability?
According to the Job Accommodation Network, a service of the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities:

• 31% of job accommodations reported to JAN cost $0
• 50% cost less than $50.00
• 69% cost less than $500.00
• 88% cost less than $1,000.00

The Job Accommodation Network has made about 250,000 accommodations as of September 2001. How are the candidates' skills evaluated? A member of our Workforce Consultant team meets with jobseekers individually to discuss their professional experience and goals in depth. A job search action plan is developed, which includes tools such as company research, computer learning or other training/educational resources, and resume/cover letter writing. Our Consultants also evaluate the jobseeker's accommodation needs and help employers create an accessible workspace for the new employee.

Where can our managers and employees learn more about working with a colleague or customer who has a disability?
WorkLink provides a variety of workshops that are customized to meet your informational needs. Topics include:

• Working with a colleague or a customer who has a disability
• Interviewing job candidates with disabilities: How to make the hiring process effective as well as comfortable
• How to increase diversity recruiting outcomes
• Taking a look at technical and non-technical solutions that make workspaces WORK

Can you assist us with accommodating current employees or customers?
Yes! We would be happy to work with you and your employee or customer to create a solution.