The meaning and importance of
employment
OBJECTIVE:
• Given
the high rates of unemployment and underemployment among individuals with
psychiatric disabilities, only a small number of studies have investigated the
role work has in the lives of people who have been successful vocationally
during their recovery from serious mental illness. This study sought to add to
existing literature by determining how individuals perceive work and its effect
on their recovery.
METHODS:
• We
purposefully recruited self-referred participants at moderate to advanced
levels of recovery and qualitatively analyzed semi-structured interviews
conducted with 23 individuals to identify themes related to work in the context
of recovery from serious mental illness.
RESULTS:
• Participants
described myriad positive benefits associated with paid employment, which
conceptually fell across two main domains: work has personal meaning and work
promotes recovery. Participants discussed the ways in which work fostered pride
and self-esteem, offered financial benefits, provided coping strategies for
psychiatric symptoms, and ultimately facilitated the process of recovery.
Participants also discussed the importance and benefits associated with working
in a helper-role and as consumer providers.
CONCLUSIONS:
• Overall,
individuals reported that employment conferred significant benefits in their
process of recovery from mental illness and that work played a central role in
their lives and identities. The themes from this study should be considered when
developing employment or other recovery-oriented programs for people with
serious mental illness.
10 Best Job Search Websites
• One
of the most common ways today's job seekers uncover employment opportunities is
by using online sources. There are hundreds of job boards, both generic and
niche, as well as aggregators, social media channels, networking groups and
staffing company websites to choose from.
1. Robert Half
• On
our website, you can search thousands of job listings from the companies we work
with around the world. Many of the opportunities we offer are exclusive to
Robert Half and can't be found elsewhere, online or off. We also offer job
search and career advice, a robust library of workplace research and
information about what it's like to work for Robert Half.
2. CareerBuilder
• No
list of best job search websites would be complete without this entry.
CareerBuilder is one of the biggest job boards, and its robust search function
allows you to filter by several criteria, including location, degree required
and pay range. CareerBuilder partners with news media around the country and
collects job listings from them. It also provides career advice and resources
for candidates.
3. Indeed
• A
huge aggregator of postings from across the Web, this site consolidates
listings from many job boards in one place. It also compiles information from
various company career pages and allows you to search locally or globally.
4. Job.com
• This
large site offers weekly job alerts, job search advice, a resume builder and,
of course, job postings. This job search website also allows you to upload your
resume
for hiring managers and recruiters to search.
5. TheLadders
• This
site focuses on job openings for upper-level executives and professionals who
are aiming for the management suite.
6. LinkedIn
• This
top networking site enables you to find jobs through your extended network.
Additionally, you can join groups, participate in conversations and follow
companies you find interesting and relevant to your job search.
7. Glassdoor
• Job
search website Glassdoor boasts a large database of company reviews —
submitted by employees. Glassdoor promotes itself as giving job seekers
insights into a company's work conditions, interview processes, salaries and
benefits. In addition to providing job listings, Glassdoor allows employers to
identify job candidates and market their companies to job seekers.
8. Monster
• This
massive job site is aptly named because it includes one of the largest number
of job listings of any website. It also allows you to upload your resume and
offers networking boards, as well as a search alert service so you can get
targeted posts delivered via email.
9. SimplyHired
• This
search engine offers an email alerts service and lets you save your job
searches. Candidates can sort their searches to focus on companies that hire
veterans, have a high rate of diversity and abide by eco-friendly practices,
among other criteria.
10. Us.jobs
• This
search site is particularly useful for those looking for state government jobs.
It collects postings from state work agencies, as well as other company
websites.
