How to Find Employment or Job Change Opportunities for People with Disabilities? How to Obtain Information?

This article is a life hack guide related to employment opportunities such as job hunting and career changes.

In 2020, the employment rate for people with disabilities decreased by 40% compared to 2019.
The number of new job openings in 2020 decreased by 30% compared to 2019.

Were you aware of this situation?

1. Is "Barrier-Free Employment is Being Promoted!" Really True?

Considering the current state of employment rates for people with disabilities and new job openings mentioned earlier, is it really being promoted?

In continuous employment support offices, there is a concept called "wages," which is different from regular wages.
In some places, the hourly wage is 300 yen. In worse cases, 300 yen for 5 hours of work a day. This is the reality.

In Japan, it is expected that employment opportunities will decrease regardless of disability.
In addition, the declining birthrate and aging population are leading to a decrease in the working population every year.

As for employment and job opportunities for people with disabilities, as mentioned at the beginning, the situation has worsened due to the impact of COVID-19.

I hope this article will lead to employment and job opportunities for those who read it.

2. How Should People with Disabilities Find Employment or Employers?

Among people with disabilities, those with physical disabilities are concerned about the following in addition to employment conditions:

・Is there an elevator at the workplace?
・Is there a barrier-free restroom?
・If not, is there one in the building or nearby?
・Are there wheelchair users or others with disabilities at the workplace?
・Has the company had experience hiring people with disabilities?
・Do the employed individuals stay long-term?
・How much support is provided until they get used to the job?
・Is workplace experience offered?
・Is there an environment where they can easily discuss mental and physical health without feeling like they're being a burden?

There are many points to consider beyond employment conditions.

Some companies do not promote the employment of people with disabilities, and in some places, they have never hired anyone.

Since terms like SDGs and diversity have become popular, companies have finally started focusing on creating and promoting employment opportunities for people with disabilities. However, challenges similar to those in promoting barrier-free environments have arisen.

This is the challenge of "informational barriers."

Even if the foundation for creating and promoting employment for people with disabilities is laid, there is an "informational barrier" regarding where to gather such information.

How many job hunting and career change sites do you know?
Are you aware of the numerous sites available?
Do you register with two or three sites when job hunting or changing careers?

We have not yet been able to break down this "informational barrier."
Next, we will explain which sites people who have already found employment used when job hunting or changing careers.

Ayumi has conducted independent research and interviews to introduce the sites used by those involved.

3. Introduction to Job Hunting and Career Change Sites for People with Disabilities

The pros and cons of using a site can vary based on personal opinions, so this article does not make definitive statements about which site is best. For efficient information gathering, we hope you continue reading this article.

• National Public Employment Security Offices
• Social Welfare Councils at the Prefecture/City/Town Level
• Municipal Offices
• (Job and Career Change Site is)
  

Many of the companies providing services to promote employment for people with disabilities are also actively hiring, so it might be a good idea to check out these sites when job hunting or changing careers.

"Top 100 Companies Actively Hiring People with Disabilities" is an article published by Toyo Keizai.

Visit the homepage listed in this article to check if they are recruiting for employment (job or career change) for people with disabilities.

Additionally, joint briefings are sometimes held by municipal offices or public employment security offices, so it might be good to check if there are any upcoming events.

While using sites for information gathering is efficient, I believe that companies or municipal services that provide opportunities to meet in person and discuss matters beyond work are ideal.

For example, starting with a thorough search on Google or Yahoo! using keywords like "recommended sites for hiring people with disabilities," "career change sites for people with disabilities," "sites to check when job hunting for people with disabilities" could be one approach.

4. We Need to Make Information Barriers Barrier-Free

Whether or not you have a disability, job hunting and career changes require time and persistence to research. In a way, it's a hassle. If this article can help alleviate that hassle even a little, Ayumi would be delighted.

How was this life hack information related to employment opportunities such as job hunting and career changes?

Ayumi plans to continue summarizing articles and news content available in the world, in addition to job and career change support sites (recommended career change sites can be found here), to provide information to you, the reader of Ayumi Media.