Neurodivergent Job Search Kit

A step-by-step, low-overwhelm job search system for ADHD, autistic, dyslexic, and other neurodivergent job seekers, from knowing your strengths to comparing offers.

INSTANT DOWNLOAD: 5 FILES
• Fillable PDF Workbook (25 pages, 20 worksheets)
• Job Search Tracker (Excel and Google Sheets)
• 2 Resume Templates (Word and Google Docs)
• Cover Letter + 14 Message Templates (Word and Google Docs)
• Start Here Guide (PDF)

WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
• Every worksheet shows a time estimate and an energy level (Low, Medium, High), so you can pick what fits today.
• 4 "Core" pages give you a short path for low-energy days.
• Every task in the weekly plan has a 5-minute version.
• A Disclosure Decision Worksheet and an Interview Accommodation Planner, with U.S. ADA information drawn from the EEOC and the Job Accommodation Network (JAN).
• A script for asking about interview format and interviewers in advance, without disclosing anything.
• Easy to read: Atkinson Hyperlegible typeface (created by the Braille Institute), 12 pt reading text, left-aligned, and colors always paired with words.

THE WORKBOOK: 5 PHASES
1. Know Your Strengths & Needs: Energy & Strengths Inventory, Skills Translation, Work Environment Profile, Must-Haves & Dealbreakers
2. Build Your Materials: Accomplishment Bullet Builder, Action Verbs & Metric Finder, Gaps & Nonlinear Paths Planner, Resume Tailoring Checklist
3. Find & Apply: Job Posting Decoder, Job Fit Scorecard (adds itself up in Adobe Acrobat Reader), Weekly Job Search Plan, Networking Planner
4. Interview: Prep Sheet, STAR Story Bank, Common Questions Builder, Interview Day Plan, Disclosure Decision Worksheet, Accommodation Planner
5. Follow Up & Decide: Post-Interview Debrief, Offer Comparison
Plus clickable contents, a Notes page, and a free resources list.

THE TRACKER
• Applications list with automatic follow-up dates and "Overdue" / "Due soon" reminders
• Dashboard: response rate, interview rate, what is due, and which job sources work best
• Job Fit scoring, Interviews (with thank-you reminders), Contacts, Story Bank, and a Weekly Log against your own targets
• Adjustable follow-up timing, weekly goals, and dropdown options

THE TEMPLATES
• Resume: Chronological and Skills-First (great for career changes or employment gaps), with single-column formatting that applicant tracking systems read reliably
• Cover letter plus 14 copy-ready messages: application follow-ups, thank-you notes, networking, referral requests, accommodation requests, rescheduling, offer negotiation, and more

WHAT YOU NEED
• Fillable PDF: free Adobe Acrobat Reader recommended (web browsers and Mac Preview also work)
• Tracker: Microsoft Excel or free Google Sheets
• Templates: Microsoft Word, free Google Docs, Apple Pages, or LibreOffice
• US Letter size. Prints on A4 with "fit to page."

HOW TO DOWNLOAD
You'll receive a download link after purchase.

PLEASE NOTE
• This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.
• This kit offers general educational information. It is not legal, medical, or career-counseling advice, and it cannot guarantee interviews or job offers. Legal information refers to U.S. federal law.
• Made with AI assistance: I designed this kit and developed its content with the help of AI tools, then reviewed and tested every file.
• For personal use only. Please do not share or resell.
• Because files are delivered instantly, I can't accept returns. If a file won't open or something isn't right, contact us through the shop and we'll help.

Questions? Send me a message with the file name, your device, and the app you're using.

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