[Job-Discussions] A Different Way to Use Job-Listings

[Richard Davis]

 Hi Mr. Oliver,
The number of blind persons with college degrees is pretty high, as the
default of rehab agencies seems to be to send them there. The kind of jobs
you are describing would require writing skills, which should be pretty
available. I know of one person who has been asking me about such jobs.
Perhaps other persons on this list will respond. I suggest that you do a
post to Job-Listings and invite persons interested in writing jobs to
respond to you. Make sure to include the explanation that you are thinking
of developing some new jobs, possibly remote ones, as you will get a better
response that way. I think most people will prefer hourly jobs, but some
may prefer contract ones in the gig economy. Hope this helps.
Dick Davis, Chair
NFB Employment Committee

On Wed, Apr 20, 2022 at 6:27 AM Richard Oliver via Job-Discussions <
job-discussions at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Mr. Davis
>
> I’m looking for statistical data on numbers of people who are blind with
> college degrees.
>
> I’m talking to a company that does technical writing for customers on
> various types of projects. Anywhere from a pharmaceutical drug to software
> to elearning classes.
>
> Trying to get a sense of the potential for recruiting/training people who
> are blind for this type of work which at times would be remote.
>
> Any help in steering me in the right direction would be appreciated.
>
> Thank you
> Richard Oliver
> Industries of the Blind
> Greensboro NC
>
> On Apr 19, 2022, at 6:05 PM, Dick Davis via Job-Discussions <
> job-discussions at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> One of the methods of career planning that you may not have considered
> is that of watching the postings on our Job-Listings listserv to identify
> jobs currently in demand. You can use other job posting sites too.
>
> In that way, you can see the education and skills employers are seeking,
> and use that information to plan for higher education or vocational
> training. The information you get will be current and very useful, and it
> involves relatively little effort on your part.
>
> You can sign up for Job-Listings on NFBNET.
>
> Just a thought.
>
> Dick Davis
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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