Outside of the developmental disabilities field, who knows what a Direct Support Professional is?
Almost no one.
So, if a person looking for a job has no idea what a DSP is or does, is it possible for them to want that job? No.
Continue reading Can An Applicant Want a Job They Don’t Know Exists?
In my last post, I broke down the misconception that your organization is competing for employees with places like McDonald’s because of similar pay.
Developmental disability organizations often added to that concern.
What I heard was, “We’re competing with McDonald’s. The pay is similar, and you’re not responsible for someone’s life.” Continue reading Does Responsibility Scare DSP Job Applicants?
Late last year, I wanted a broader perspective on the struggle to find more Direct Support Professionals. So I reached out to more than two dozen organizations helping people with developmental disabilities. As I listened to their challenges, I was really surprised by something I heard over and over.
“We’re competing for employees with places like McDonald’s—or anyone who will pay $9–12/hour.”
Continue reading A Common Misconception Holding You Back From Finding More Direct Support Professionals
When we’re helping clients attract more DSP applicants, the initial focus is on increasing applications online. With a recent DD job fair in our area, I went to observe, listen, and take some notes.
I wanted to see what’s holding organizations back from more applicants in an environment where people are ready to apply on the spot.
Continue reading The Hidden Challenge of Attracting DSPs at Job Fairs
In our last post, How to Improve your DSP Ohio Job Posting, we talked about the mindset and approach to make your job postings more attractive to potential applicants.
Now that we’re on the same page, let’s cover how to motivate more people to apply for Direct Support Professional jobs.
Imagine you’re on a first date and your date keeps talking about himself/herself. Are you going out on a second date? No.
So what does this have to do with your job posting on DSP Ohio?
When you write your non-profit’s mission statement, do you feel something missing?
Do you struggle to find the right words to convey your passion, your beliefs, and how worthy your cause is?
You know people understand what you’re doing, but you wish you could motivate more to help you in your mission.
Continue reading How to Motivate People to Support Your Nonprofit
When you’re looking to hire a marketing, web, or design agency, it’s natural to wonder what your costs are going to be. Which means you want to know what the agency’s hourly rate is, right?
This seems like a simple question that should have a simple answer of X dollars per hour. But it’s not, and here’s why.
Continue reading Four Questions to Save on Creative Agency Hourly Rates
At the moment, you have a fantastic opportunity to access anyone on Instagram by sending a direct message. Gary shows you the basics of how to do it and more importantly the approach to get results.
Are you wondering how to write an email to get a design internship?
What should you include in your email?
How do you get an interview for an internship?
What if the company doesn’t have any internships?
Here’s how to prove to a design, web, and marketing agency that they need to interview you for an internship.
Continue reading How to Get an Interview for a Graphic Design Internship
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