Requesting an accommodation isn’t about getting special treatment — it’s about setting yourself up to succeed at work in a sustainable way. If a medical, mental health, or neurodivergent condition affects how you perform, communicate, focus, or access the workplace, you may have the legal right to request changes that help you do your job. Many employees wait until things are falling apart before speaking up — not because they’re unprepared or incapable, but because no one ever taught them how to self-advocate in a safe and strategic way. This guide fixes that. the foundations of this article were drawn from two articles produced by JAN Accommodation Network and from the Advancing the Human & Civil Rights of People with Disabilities in Illinois.

A strong search strategy isn’t about using every board — it’s about knowing which platforms serve which industries and setting up profiles where it makes sense. These are the sites we rely on most for clients in Colorado across public sector, health and human services, education, and regional employment.

Starting conversations during a job search can be daunting but is crucial for discovering opportunities and building connections. The #1Job1Offer Ask method enables confident outreach via email, LinkedIn, or calls. This guide will introduce to this method and provided a step by step work to help you develop your #1job1off Ask messaging.

A job posting offers only a partial view of the role. To prepare for interviews — or decide whether to engage further — you need context about the team, environment, and culture.

This guide adapts the #1Job1Offer Job Posting Analysis method for intentional interviewing and values-based screening. Instead of preparing to perform, you’re preparing to evaluate, align, and choose.

It all begins with an idea.aqWrite a cover letter that benefits you, the employer, and the team. This guide introduces you to the #1job1offer cover letter structure and includes a worksheet to help you create a strong first draft, ensuring your letter is clear, engaging, and tailored to get the job.