Includes bibliographical references and index.

Career planning: so what do you want to do? -- Educating yourself for the world of work: handling high school -- Educating yourself for the world of work: trade school, college, and graduate school -- Accommodations in education and training: using them to improve your learning -- Social skills: finding friends and persuading people -- Believing in yourself: self-esteem and motivation -- Getting ready for work: work experience and strategizing your search -- Researching your search: finding the facts -- Finding and filling openings: proving yourself on paper, on the phone, and in person -- Job interviews: competing to win -- Getting help with your search: career counselors, vocational rehabilitation, and other sources of assistance -- The Americans with Disabilities Act: civil rights for you -- Accommodations on the job: some specific solutions and how to request them -- Success on the job: moving in and moving forward -- Putting it all together: from job hunt to career success.