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searching for jobs covid-19

Searching for jobs during COVID-19

Employment 21 October 2020

Our former Employ Autism intern Alina explains the ups and downs of job hunting virtually during COVID-19.

returning to physical workplace

Supporting autistic colleagues back into physical workspaces

Employment 21 September 2020

Autistic staff members may need extra support returning to physical workplaces after many months working at home. Our latest blog gives employers expert advice on how to provide this.

Interning during lockdown

Interning during lockdown

Employment 15 July 2020

Alina talks about her experience of taking part in an internship during lockdown. The five-month placement with media agency m/Six was offered through our Autism Exchange programme.

Employ Autism

A day in the life of an Autism Exchange internship

Employment 26 June 2020

Read about Henry's three-month placement at Nest, which he was offered through our Autism Exchange programme. The programme offers autistic young people the chance to experience the workplace in an autism-friendly environment.

To declare or not to declare

Youth participation 26 June 2015

Job hunting is never easy.

Starting a new job when you’re on the spectrum

Youth participation 4 September 2015

If you're preparing to start your first job or begin a new one, here is some advice from a fellow job-seeker with autism.

My internship with Autism Exchange

Youth participation 16 November 2017

Amy Walker talks about her experience at the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).

Navigating the different rules of the workplace

Employment 8 April 2019

For the second week of World Autism Awareness Month we're focusing on employment.

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