[Blindtlk] Update on the Job Hunt

[Chris Nusbaum]

Danielle:

I'm glad you are making some progress in your search, slow though it may be.
Don't get discouraged; this process is often a long and arduous one,
especially in our present economy. Hang in there!

Have you tried contacting the President of your state's NFB affiliate?
He/she may be aware of job opportunities in your area which are explicitly
open to blind applicants. Please let us know if you need assistance in
getting contact information for your state President. If you are joining us
in Orlando for our national convention, I would also suggest attending the
Employment Committee's seminar and job fair. You may be able to connect
there with employers in your area. Hope this helps.

Chris Nusbaum

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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Danielle
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Sent: Friday, July 03, 2015 5:51 PM
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Cc: Danielle Ledet; blindtlk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Blindtlk] Update on the Job Hunt

Hi Listers,

As you all know, I live in a rural area and posted awhile back about having
trouble finding a job hear and costly cab fares. I went ahead and applied at
a nursing home for a housekeeping position but right now all positions are
filled. I applied for a cashier position and bakery at a  local Super 1
Foods and the manager wasn't in. I also applied at the local Grand theater
for usher, box office, and just yesterday Concession. Last time I called
them I got no answer so will likely check back next week. I figured I could
apply an ad in the paper when I got callbacks if my folks were unavailable.
Thus far, I have gotten no callbacks. Recently, I applied with our school
system as a Bus attendant/assistant/aide which would be ideal but I was told
when I went in for fingerprinting that they don't know how often this
position comes up and I know this to be true since I rode mini buses to
school and the bus assistants usually stayed in their position.
>From the Jobs list, I followed up on a virtual office position with the
Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind but was unable to meet some of the
requirements since I live with others and do not have access to a local
landline and other stuff. I will continue following the Jobs list. If anyone
is interested, I could share the info; however.

So there you have it.

still searching and seeking,

--
Danielle

Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com

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