[humanser] More News, reflections on my interview

Thu Mar 10 01:50:57 UTC 2016

great news! Congratulations! All that worrying for nothing (smile)

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From: "Lisa Irving via humanser" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2016 6:20 PM
To: "'Human Services Division Mailing List'" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Lisa Irving" <peacefulwoman89 at cox.net>
Subject: Re: [humanser] More News, reflections on my interview

> Michael,
>
> I know that you're kidding, however, your wife could craft a consultting 
> job
> doing exactly this and more. I as a blind professional need to know what 
> my
> sighted peers are wearing in the workplace. I want to know what the 
> current
> trends are for applying makeup. I want to know which haircut looks best on
> me. I'd like to know that my accessories compliment everything else. I 
> think
> she and others could help us; employees, job seekers and interns with 
> poise
> and posture. Also, Are my facial expressions appropriate in a given
> situation? Do I look directly at people who are speaking to me or to 
> people
> who I am speaking to? I mention all of this for a number of reasons. I'll
> only give one.
>
> Some time ago I worked as an Inclusion Coordinator for a day camp program.
> My supervisor came to me on two occasions and informed me that I was
> intimidating some of the counselors; I was standing too close. The same
> supervisor commented on my body stance and my arched eye brows. Evidently,
> in the sighted world such posturing is perceived as challenging and
> disapproving. Again, I try to be mindful.
>
> Thank you Michael and thanks you to your wife.
>
> Best-
> Lisa Irving-Ramirez
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael
> Abell via humanser
> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2016 4:06 PM
> To: 'Human Services Division Mailing List' <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Michael Abell <bigdog4744 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] More News,reflections on my interview
>
> That is exactly what my wife recommended you wear! There will be no living
> with her now! Perhaps she should become a job fashion consultant:) We are 
> so
> proud of you!
>
> Regards,
>
> Michael "Big Dog" Abell
>
> Helping individuals to find their eyes in the dark.
> (480) 369-0805
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa 
> Irving
> via humanser
> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2016 5:03 PM
> To: 'Human Services Division Mailing List'
> Cc: Lisa Irving
> Subject: Re: [humanser] More News,reflections on my interview
>
> Michael, I worblack dress pants speckled with, I think, grey. I wore the
> teal textured blouse and a classy-looking black blazer. I wore 
> nude-colored
> nylons and black shoes with a modest and stable heal. I wore a light lip
> gloss and phopearl ear rings. I don't think my outfit landed me the job,
> however, had I worn jeans and a sweatshirt I very well could have sunk my
> boat. Lol.
>
> Best-
> Lisa
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael
> Abell via humanser
> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2016 3:33 PM
> To: 'Human Services Division Mailing List' <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Michael Abell <bigdog4744 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] More News,reflections on my interview
>
> Congratulations! I knew you would do it! By the way, what did you wear to
> the interview? My wife will want to know! Keep us posted on the job! You 
> are
> employed!
>
> Regards,
>
> Michael "Big Dog" Abell
>
> Helping individuals to find their eyes in the dark.
> (480) 369-0805
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa 
> Irving
> via humanser
> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2016 4:31 PM
> To: 'Human Services Division Mailing List'
> Cc: Lisa Irving
> Subject: Re: [humanser] More News,reflections on my interview
>
> Hello All:
>
>
> OMG! I was offered the job.
>
> Best,
> Lisa Irving
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael
> Abell via humanser
> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2016 10:55 AM
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> Cc: Michael Abell <bigdog4744 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [humanser] reflections on my interview
>
> Lisa,
> I am sorry that you had such a difficult experience. It must have
> been difficult with all your work.
> You should be proud that you were there and did your best. I am sure
> that you learned a lot from the experience and your sharing the experience
> has helped us all. I hope you get the job! Keep us posted.
>
> Regards,
>
> Michael "Big Dog" Abell
>
> Helping individuals to find their eyes in the dark.
> (480) 369-0805
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa 
> Irving
> via humanser
> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2016 12:42 AM
> To: 'Human Services Division Mailing List'
> Cc: Lisa Irving
> Subject: [humanser] reflections on my interview
>
> First, I would like to thank all of you for your prayers; positive 
> thoughts
> and advice. Here's what transpired at the interview. Well, I enjoyed the
> first half. I'm not sure that I nailed the questions because I kept 
> catching
> myself digressing. The good news is that I caught myself and it was
> definitely a learning experience. The second half of the interview has 
> left
> me questioning myself. In a nutshell, I had to rely on a reader to 
> complete
> the second half of the interview. I was expected to read an article. I 
> think
> that relying on a human reader is a distinct disadvantage in many
> circumstances, including this interview. I had my laptop with me and I
> suggested one of the interviewers could email the article. I also 
> suggested
> that the article could be downloaded to a thumb drive. I was also unnerved
> by the fact the Hiring Manager couldn't make sense of my job application.
>
>
>
> Some of you know that I encountered layers of challenges and turned over 
> all
> stones in order to complete the application. The company's Talent Scout
> wasn't concerned about my job application, however, the Hiring Manager
> rightfully was concerned. Yesterday I emailed her my online job 
> application,
> that is, I emailed what I had highlighted and saved into a Word document.
> This morning I offered her a hardcopy of what I had emailed her. She 
> didn't
> want it. Again, I feel as though I'm at a disadvantage. There were a few
> awkward moments during the interview when I was trying to figure out how 
> to
> respond to a couple of questions that I wondered if they were actually
> permissible. I was told there's a lot of paperwork, I was then asked how I
> would complete the paperwork. I asked the person who asked the question if
> everyone is asked this question. There was a lot of hemming and hawing   .
> What do you do in these situations. I thought I integrated my ability to 
> use
> technology into the interview. Well, I'm going to let all of this sit for 
> a
> few days and then I'll try to spin this into a very positive experience.
>
>
>
> Thanks again for your support.
>
>
>
> From,
>
> Lisa
>
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