Job Services get a Critical Lift from Wells Fargo

I am pleased to announce that The Arc of San Francisco has been awarded a total of $30,000 from the Wells Fargo Foundation. The funds will be put toward our Employment Services and couldn't come at a better time.
With unemployment at over 10% nationwide, people with developmental disabilities are struggling with a 70% unemployment rate. Our clients have suffered job losses and cutbacks that severely impact their ability to live independently.
Most of our clients are living on the edge of poverty, and a part-time job provides the critical supplemental funds needed to rent a room in a shared house or apartment.
Losing that income is the tipping point that forces a person to either move back in to a restrictive group home, or become homeless.
Our job developers are working doubly hard to find employment for over 150 Arc clients seeking work. We are grateful to the Wells Fargo Foundation for providing the vital resources we need to keep our clients solvent.
--Tim Hornbecker, CEO
(Photo: Joseph Mah and Ron Atwal from the Wells Fargo Foundation with The Arc's Timothy Hornbecker.)

Connie's Job Savvy Fashion Tips

Hi, I'm Connie and here are tips for dressing right on the job which is really important if you want to keep it:

Don't over-accessorize Don't include too much "bling" in your outfit. Not only will your boss be turned off, you might lose your job. If you're trying to get a job, you might not get hired.

Don't wear loud jewelry No tacky jewelry except for a watch if you're working or interviewing.

Dress for your interview It's better to over-dress than under-dress here. Don't wear a t-shirt or shorts!

Know the dress code Find out about your dress code so that you know what to wear to work. If there's a strict dress code, then you should follow it--like wearing a suit. Of course, there may be casual Fridays when you can wear anything within limits. Casual clothes are ok for these days like nice t-shirts and jeans, but not a swimsuit, wetsuit, beach cover-up, etc. Wear anything like that and you'll probably lose your job!

I'd like to hear your tips for dressing on the job, so write to me at BlogTalk. (I like stories about fashion disasters, too--have you seen any lately?)