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Working Assets: A Career Guide for Peers

Finding and Succeeding at a Job Living with a Mental Illness
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Working Assets: A Career Guide for Peers by Christina Bruni M.S. is a practical resource for individuals seeking to excel in peer support roles. The book offers guidance on building a successful career, focusing on developing essential skills, understanding the job market, and implementing effective strategies for personal and professional growth. It's designed to empower readers with the tools necessary for thriving in their chosen field.
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This book may appeal to you if you're exploring ways to leverage your unique experiences and strengths in building a fulfilling career. It provides insightful guidance and practical advice for those looking to navigate their professional paths with a focus on personal development and peer support. Whether you're at the start of your career journey or seeking to make a change, this resource aims to empower you with valuable tools and strategies.

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"Working Assets: A Career Guide for Peers" is a groundbreaking handbook on finding and succeeding at a job with a mental illness. Christina Bruni, M.S., shares her own experience and extensive resources to give peers the confidence, self-compassion, and insider insight to get a job using tactics that not many non-disabled individuals are aware of.

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The information in Working Assets is candid, competitive, and allows the reader to take control of the process using tactics that not a lot of non-disabled individuals are aware of. While those without a mental illness would benefit from reading, the guide is geared towards a target market of peers with mental health issues often overlooked in mainstream media.

Inside Working Assets, you will find:

  • Specific job-hunting strategies for people living with mental illnesses.
  • Detailed insight on creating a resume, interviewing, and navigating the workplace once hired.
  • Advice on requesting a reasonable accommodation under the ADA Act if needed.
  • Peer-endorsed tactics for managing your mental health on the job.
  • Thoughts on achieving a fulfilled life using your hard-earned cash.

From volunteer work to office jobs and non-traditional careers, Working Assets covers the bases. A spectrum of options exists for finding the work that is the right fit for you.

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The book offers a compassionate and instructive guide combining memoir, self-help, and practical advice, specifically for peers in recovery looking to enter or re-enter the workforce. Reviewers highlight Christina Bruni's approachable writing style and her ability to restore hope and empower readers by addressing diverse scenarios and offering resources. It is commended for its potential to positively influence mental health and self-esteem through employment guidance.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781667840758

Publisher: BookBaby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: BookBaby

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 462g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Christina Bruni, M.S., has been a professional librarian for over 20 years. For over 12 years, she has had a niche in career services. She has helped numerous customers create resumes and obtain job interviews that lead to job offers. Her first book is "Left of the Dial: A Memoir of Schizophrenia, Recovery, and Hope." She writes the Career Corner column for City Voices mental health journal online.

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