Christine learned she has dyscalculia and dysgraphia while in school in 1984. As a result, she cannot do calculations in her head and can get confused by bigger words. As well, learning new tasks can be difficult and she uses task lists to help her remember information.

She learned about Neil Squire through Facebook, and joined our Working Together program in April, hoping to find meaningful employment in her northern Saskatchewan community in office administration, medical transcription, or data entry.

Working with her Job Developer to improve her employability skills, Christine was shown how to format her cover letters and resumes, as well as how to use these documents to leave a positive first impression. Christine learned about goal setting when job searching, and how individuals with clearly defined goals often find more success than those without.

Christine worked on her interview skills by practicing her responses to common questions and interview etiquette. She learned also learned about disclosing her disability.

Christine’s drive to find a career she enjoyed paid off when she was able to network within her community and find employment. Through her connections she was able to find work at her local Co-op as a full-time dry goods clerk and cashier. Christine is enjoying her position and the location of her new job. Christine plans to remain at the local Co-op for a long time and hopes to move up in the company over time.