You can have all the necessary experience, skills and give an interview that knocks the socks off a potential employer. And sometimes it’s still not enough.

While SnagAJob.com aims to make landing a new hourly gig as easy as possible – and we think we do a pretty darn good job at it - getting a job and working should never be taken for granted. That’s why we always encourage job seekers to celebrate their newfound jobs.

Now imagine if you had a disability - either mental or physical - that limited your workplace productivity. How much more difficult do you think it would be to find a job, then? According to U.S. Census Bureau statistics, up to 80 percent of those with disabilities that may affect their work are unemployed.

If you do have a disability, or know someone who does, there are a few inspirational tales in this recent Ohio.com article. For instance, 25-year-old Ryan Farley has been tearing tickets and helping customers at a Kansas AMC Theatre for five years. Many employers, such as AMC, go out of their way to create and maintain roles in their companies for those with disabilities.

Read more job seeker success stories…

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