[nfbmi-talk] Employment-Related Happenings At The National Convention, National Federation Of The Blind

Thu Jun 15 01:29:51 UTC 2017

Going to attend the NFB's National Convention in 2017?  It could be a
life-changing and profitable experience for you if you come to our Job
Fair on Tuesday morning, July 11 ready to converse with one of the
many private and public organizations looking for competitive
candidates. This year, a lot of blindness institutions and accessible
tech companies are represented; but it's much more than that. It has
been reported that five companies in the Fortune 500 took part in our
2016 National Job Fair, and in 2017 that number could be higher.

If you are seeking a way out of unemployment or underemployment and
haven't decided whether you can afford to attend National Convention
this year, maybe you should consider that you can't afford to miss it;
you might just land a great job with a great company such as Neopost
USA, Td Bank, or Wells Fargo.  If you are looking for a great worker,
you might find that your dream hire just happens to be someone who is
blind.

Attached to this message, please find all forms needed for either a
prospective employee, a prospective employer, or a would-be attendee
at our first annual Etiquette Dinner.  (See below.).

Just as Convention attendees are  encouraged to pre-register for
National Convention early, those seeking employment are encouraged to
pre-register for the Job Fair online.  Priority goes to those who have
pre-registered and who verify they will physically be in Orlando July
10-11 for National Convention.

If you want to scout out a great job for yourself, send your
pre-registration form and completed résumé to Suzanne Turner:
SMTurner.234 at gmail.com or (216)990-6199.  If you represent a business
or agency and want to interview and screen job candidates, send the
appropriate form to Dick Davis: dickblind at gmail.com or (612)719-0753.

Location is as follows:

Rosen Shingle Creek
9939 Universal Blvd.,
 Orlando, Florida 32819

Employment-related activities at Convention include the following:

•	JOB SEEKER SEMINAR: Monday, July 10 from 12:30-4:00 PM, Sebastian
Ballroom I-2, Level 1. Load up with ammunition for your job hunt!
Expert advice and great ideas from NFB training centers, agencies, and
employers. Includes breakouts and networking. Set your sights for the
NFB National Job Fair. Sponsored by the NFB Employment Committee, Dick
Davis, Chairperson.
•	First Annual "Winning Them Over With Professionalism And Poise"
Etiquette Dinner presented by the Employment Committee: Monday July
10, 5:30 PM, Café Osceola at Rosen Shingle Creek.  At this dinner, you
will be educated on the ins and outs of appropriate etiquette in both
professional and social dining settings. From knowing which fork to
use, to how much to tip, and even appropriate dinner conversation.
These are just a few of the things that will be discussed. There will
also be an “Ask Ms. Manners” portion at the end. For this portion of
the evening, you will have the opportunity to anonymously ask those
burning questions that you may be too afraid or embarrassed to ask out
loud. Simply write down your question in either braille or large
print, bring it with you to dinner, and get the answers you seek!
 Attendees are responsible for the cost of their meal and are required
to register in advance to reserve their seat.  The dress code is
business casual, and we request that you arrive early so we can begin
promptly.
•	NFB NATIONAL JOB FAIR: Tuesday, July 11, 9:30- 11:30 AM, Panzacola
Ballroom F-3 and F-4, Level 1 The job hunt begins. This job fair is
different, because these employers want to hire blind people. Dress
for success (we mean it), bring a polished résumé, and prepare to talk
about yourself. Attend the Job Seeker first to prepare. Interview prep
available. We had five Fortune 500 employers in 2016 and expect more
in 2017. From 200 to 300 blind job seekers attend. Sponsored by the
NFB Employment Committee, Dick Davis, Chairperson.
•	UPWARD MOBILITY SEMINAR: Friday, July 14, 7:00-9:30 PM,  Wekiwa 4,
Level 2.  Stuck in a dead end job? Want to move up but don’t know how?
LinkedIn, networking, creative job search skills, and other ways to
break the glass ceiling. Crafty ideas from employers, committee
members, and others. Sponsored by the NFB Employment Committee.

Keep checking back to the NFB Employment Committee Website for an
updated list of employers looking for great job candidates.  Your
dream job or dream hire is waiting.
https://employment.nfb.org/Convention%20Page.html

Kind regards,

Kane Brolin
Mishawaka, Indiana USA
Board Member, Indiana Affiliate
Member, Employment Committee
National Federation Of The Blind
(574)386-8868 (mobile)
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