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

[mistydbradley at gmail.com]

Hi,
I am also interested in writing jobs, although I don’t have a bachelors degree. I have an associates degree though. I didn’t know what type of college degree you were looking for. I have never done technical writing but have done other types of writing and have done proofreading and editing work on the side before. I am a quick learner, so technical writing is definitely something I could be trained on or learn.
Thank you,


Misty Bradley 
MistyDBradley at gmail.com
https://www.JourneyingThroughHealing.com
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> On Apr 20, 2022, at 4:55 PM, Richard Davis via Job-Discussions <job-discussions at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> 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 
>> 
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