[nabs-l] Tips for soon-to-be grads who are looking for work

[Ashley Bramlett]

Anjelina
I earned my BA in liberal studies in 2009 from a private liberal arts 
school.
Graduating now is tough as the economy isn't growing.
I believe blindness will be a barrier due to the accessibility of computer 
applications and the attitude of employers.
What field do you want to go into? What is your degree in?

I'm trying to figure out what I want to do; I know writing is a strength of 
mine, so I may do something in communications such as pr or community 
relations.

You have good ideas. I'll add that you may want to
use your professors as contacts. Sometimes they have connections. Ask 
professors whom you know well and got along with for references or if they 
can be used as one.
If you do not already have experience, try getting an internship first. If 
it’s a specific profession, joining a professional association or at least 
attending a few meetings with them may help establish connections.

I am also planning to do informational interviews with those professionals I 
may want to work with.
This will give you an idea what is a typical day like and the pros and cons 
of their job.

Before an interview, practice with someone as well.

Good luck.
Ashley
-----Original Message----- 
From: Anjelina Cruz
Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 7:21 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: [nabs-l] Tips for soon-to-be grads who are looking for work

Good evening all,
As a soon-to-be grad from college in December, I'm starting to put
serious thoughts into what I need to do in hopes I'll be able to find
work. I'm planning on using my career center, job fairs on campus or
networking to find possible employment opportunities.

For those who are working: what tips could you offer blind students
who are looking for work? Are there parts of the process you wish you
did differently? Was blindness a big barrier to finding employment?
Thanks for any thoughts or advice.
-- 
Anjelina

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