Program participants who are ready to work will receive comprehensive, one-on-one or small group assistance in the entire job search process:

 

• Resume development
• Writing cover letters and other correspondence
• Accessing the job market
• Interviewing techniques
• Labor market information
• Telephone skills practice (at our front desk, with our receptionist)
• Mounting an effective job search

 

We provide job leads and schedule interviews. Those who prefer company in the interview are accompanied. Those who simply need a ride to the interview and a pep talk are provided with such. We schedule informational interviews with employers who will give accurate feedback about the applicant's placement potential and presentation.

When appropriate, we provide follow up with employers after the interview and assistance with orientation to the new job. If needed, Dorothy Kret & Associates job coaches may visit and work side-by-side with the new employee to increase job retention. This support is “faded out” as the employee gains confidence and familiarity with the job requirements. DKA works with employers to provide employer incentives such as WOTC (Work Opportunity Tax Credit), wage reimbursement, and provision of adaptive equipment or assistive technology.