[humanser] more job-related questions

[Reyazuddin, Yasmin]

Hi Lisa, 
The resource fairs and such community events are important. I cannot see anything but I love giving out information and resources. 
Yes, the place is noisy and I never know if someone is stopping to see what I offer or they just pass by. 
If I am doing it solo I find who is on the next table. If I hear them talking, I also say something to get the visitor to come to me. Another way of getting people to your table is to have some mint, or candy which people will stop by to get. 
One could have a simple game with pencils for prizes. 
I always stand behind the table to hear people passing by. If you have to sit, place your chair in the front, then you are closer to the people and can attract them better. 
Also label your resources in the best way you know how. I put Braille cards to insure I do not give away something incorrect. 
I hope this helps. 


Yasmin Reyazuddin 
Aging & Disability Services 
Montgomery County Government 
Department of Health & Human Services 
401 Hungerford Drive (3rd floor) 
Rockville MD 20850 
240-777-0311 (MC311) 
240-777-1556 (personal) 
240-777-1495 (fax) 
office hours 8:30 am 5:00 pm 
Languages English, Hindi, Urdu, Braille 
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Subject: [humanser] more job-related questions

Hi

 

Part of my job entails tabling at resource fairs; some small like Saturday's fair; some very large like tomorrow's mental health resource fair. For now, I'm working tandem with co-workers. In the future, I'll fly solo. I'm not sure how to manage this seemingly fun and interesting part of my job. 

 

I've had jobs in the past and did volunteer work where I tabled solo. I could see well enough to catch an inquisitive face or see folks approaching the table. It's different now. A few days ago I found myself feeling overwhelmed by all of the noise and pretty anxious as I tried to listen and discern if someone was at the table. I was on the mark half of the time. How do you deal with this aspect of your job or internship? 

 

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