[humanser] More News, reflections on my interview

Thu Mar 10 01:53:45 UTC 2016

Judyth, 

It's my understanding that red is sometimes associated with anger; he saw
"red". I've also heard that red is a power color. I'm not sure that's the
best message to send to my perspective supervisor. Funny how sighted society
associates colors with meaning. Pink is "cute" Blue is/was for boys. Let's
not forget, white represents purity. Grey as gloomy. You get what I'm
saying. 

So, Michael it's time to help your wife go into business. Lol 

Best-
Lisa 

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Lisa;

I agree with you.  When I go shopping it's either with my spouse or my
14-year old Grand daughter.  She has an eye for colors but tends to lean
towards "teeny bopper" clothing.  My spouse has a thing for red, not a
favorite color.  I think of a STOP sign.

Judyth Leavitt

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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

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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

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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 

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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

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Hello All: 

OMG! I was offered the job. 

Best,
Lisa Irving 

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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

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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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