[nabop] Hi, I'm new to the list
Ashley Bramlett
bookwormahb at earthlink.net
Thu Jul 12 05:17:58 UTC 2012
Hi,
also, I forgot to add this. It is up to you when to disclose blindness. your
job placement person should not decide for you. I'd disclose before the
interview. I suggest that since you may have some visual tasks during or
after the interview; things such as personality tests or computer assessment
tasks. Some employers ask you to write for them, although with a reception
job, I suspect this will not happen.
Telling them you're blind and may need accomodations such as a reader is a
good idea, in my opinion.
But it should not be up to the job placement specialists. The first thing
they need to find out is about the company, its culture, salary, and
benefits.
These determine if its a good fit for you. If it’s a job you feel you could
do, then go to the next step. Then proceed with the application process
which usually just means sending in a cover letter and resume.
Some large firms have you apply online.
As to software, I suspect some will work, others will be semi accessible and
some not at all. It depends on the software. Perhaps this specialist can
find out what software you will be expected to use and then you can research
specific software. Having names of software to ask about would be better
than a generic question about software access as there are so many.
Good luck finding a job.
-----Original Message-----
From: Leslie Hamric
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 10:32 PM
To: nabop at nfbnet.org
Subject: [nabop] Hi, I'm new to the list
Hi Listers. This is Leslie and I'm new to the list. I am looking for work as
a receptionist and was wondering if if you could connect me with someone
doing this work. I would like to ask some questions like
What software is accessible with jaws? How do you know what line is flashing
on a big switchboard? What do you like most and least about your job? What
kind of training is required? Describe a typical day. What are your biggest
challenges? How is your blindness an asset?
I am working with a job placement agency here in IL and the woman working
with me told me that when she calls companies where I may be a potential
candidate, the first thing she mentions is the fact that I'm blind.
Something tells me that's not exactly appropriate but I wanted to get some
input. It's this woman's first time working with a blind client so she has
a lot to learn.
That is all I have for now. I look forward to hearing from anyone who can
help. Thanks.
Leslie
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