[Travelandtourism] o/t Michael Babcock

Thu Apr 15 12:59:41 UTC 2010

Hey Michael I have been e-mailing you are you there.
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Albert J Rizzi" <albert at myblindspot.org>
To: <dtcon at wi.rr.com>; "'Jobs for the Blind'" <jobs at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 9:01 AM
Subject: Re: [Jobs] suggestions

> Hey Doug, I responded to you off line. Just wanted you to know in case I
> have been spammed. Peace.
>
>
>
> Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
> CEO/Founder
> My Blind Spot, Inc.
> 90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
> New York, New York  10004
> www.myblindspot.org
>
> PH: 917-553-0347
> Fax: 212-858-5759
> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
> doing it."
>
> Visit us on Facebook
> <http://www.facebook.com/home.php?filter=pp#/pages/My-Blind-Spot/19374068832
> 8?ref=nf>   <http://www.linkedin.com/pub/albert-j-rizzi/13/142/0> LinkedIn
>
>
>
>   _____
>
> From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of
> DTConsulting
> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 7:11 PM
> To: 'Jobs for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Jobs] suggestions
>
>
>
> Albert,
>
> Send me your resume directly if you want.
>
> I do not charge the candidate (you).
>
> I either charge the end client, or I just network to find you a position 
> and
> if you obtain one through me, then hope you remain a contact(client or
> candidate) with me.
>
> I myself am a recruiter and have been for years.
>
> I am also legally blind but have contacts all throughout the US.
>
> I know you currently reside in the NY area.
>
> I know some people there.
>
> If I get your resume, I can review it, call you then find out what you are
> really looking for and see if any of my contacts have openings in the 
> area,
> salary range and specific skills, work activity that you desire.
>
>
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
>
> Doug Tikkanen
>
> 414 940-1022
>
>  <mailto:dougt at wi.rr.com> dougt at wi.rr.com
>
> http://www.linkedin.com/in/dougtikkanen
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of
> Albert J Rizzi
> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 6:36 AM
> To: 'Rob Tabor'; 'Jobs for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Jobs] suggestions
>
>
>
> Rob,
>
>
>
> Thank you for that nit of information. I agree with you and do believe  it
> is hard to find a reputable agency when the job seeker is the one paying 
> for
> the service. I found this to be true when I was not blind and am even more
> reluctant to give it a go as a blind man. I thank you for your encouraging
> words and will most certainly be letting you know what happens next with 
> the
> fellowship by mid May. Thank you sir.
>
>
>
> Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
> CEO/Founder
> My Blind Spot, Inc.
> 90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
> New York, New York  10004
> www.myblindspot.org
>
> PH: 917-553-0347
> Fax: 212-858-5759
> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
> doing it."
>
> Visit us on Facebook
> <http://www.facebook.com/home.php?filter=pp#/pages/My-Blind-Spot/19374068832
> 8?ref=nf>   <http://www.linkedin.com/pub/albert-j-rizzi/13/142/0> LinkedIn
>
>
>
>   _____
>
> From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of
> Rob Tabor
> Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 7:05 PM
> To: Jobs for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Jobs] suggestions
>
>
>
> Hello, Steve, Albert and everyone.
>
> Generally there are two schools of thought regarding "head hunters for
> hire." Some say if the job seeker pays for the service of helping you find 
> a
> job the head hunter will work harder to find you a well matched job
> placement. There is the contrary, and I think the better view, that an HR 
> or
> executive search firm has ample incentive to find a good match to preserve 
> a
> positive business relationship with its corporate clients. There are a
> growing number of mule recruitment scams online, and I avoid these like 
> the
> bubonic plague. Haldane Associates is one of these personnel search firms
> which contracts with the job seeker for hire and has been in business for 
> a
> number of years. Although Haldane appears to be reputable, I have also 
> heard
> from a friend who successfully located a job through Haldane that they 
> push
> you to take the best paying job the recruiter can find regardless of other
> factors, e.g., commuting distance, employee satisfaction, flex time and
> flexplace options, retirement and fringe benefits, positive corporate
> culture, etc. This seems to me a one dimensional approach that indicates a
> lack of interest in or regard for the specific needs and preferences of 
> the
> job seeker. For the record, this friend and colleague is not blind. In any
> event, this is hardly a ringing endorsement for Haldane, and I have no 
> other
> feedback to contradict this impression.
>
>
>
> Albert, I hope things look good for that Whitehouse fellowship.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Rob Tabor
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
>
> From: Steve <mailto:stevep.deeley at insightbb.com>  P. Deeley
>
> To: Jobs for the Blind <mailto:jobs at nfbnet.org>
>
> Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 11:00 AM
>
> Subject: Re: [Jobs] suggestions
>
>
>
> No, No, no.  You never want to pay a job placement person.  Use someone 
> who
> is getting their fees from the companies they represent.  They receive a
> 20-30 percentage from the company you are placed with.  Some executive
> head-hunters receive more than 30 percent.  You are usually getting into a
> scam situation when a job placement person wants to charge you for
> attempting to place you with an organization.
>
> If you have any questions, please e-mail me off list.
>
> Steve Deeley
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
>
> From: Albert J Rizzi <mailto:albert at myblindspot.org>
>
> To: 'Rob <mailto:rob.tabor at sbcglobal.net>  Tabor' ; 'Jobs for
> <mailto:jobs at nfbnet.org>  the Blind'
>
> Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 8:20 AM
>
> Subject: Re: [Jobs] suggestions
>
>
>
> Thanks Robert, query if I may. is it common to have the job seeker pay for
> these services? it has been decades since I last utilized a placement 
> agent
> and they were compensated by the company looking to fill a position.
>
>
>
> Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
> CEO/Founder
> My Blind Spot, Inc.
> 90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
> New York, New York  10004
> www.myblindspot.org
>
> PH: 917-553-0347
> Fax: 212-858-5759
> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
> doing it."
>
> Visit us on Facebook
> <http://www.facebook.com/home.php?filter=pp#/pages/My-Blind-Spot/19374068832
> 8?ref=nf>   <http://www.linkedin.com/pub/albert-j-rizzi/13/142/0> LinkedIn
>
>
>
>
>   _____
>
>
> From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of
> Rob Tabor
> Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 8:01 PM
> To: Jobs for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Jobs] suggestions
>
>
>
> I think there are some executive search firms that specialize in
> professional and managerial placements with the feds but no specific names
> are coming to mind. I suggest a Google search with some strategic key 
> words
> such as "Federal" "Employment", "Executive Search" and "Disabled" would
> quickly yield some promising leads.
>
> Best regards
>
> Rob Tabor
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
>
> From: Albert J Rizzi <mailto:albert at myblindspot.org>
>
> To: 'Jobs for the Blind' <mailto:jobs at nfbnet.org>
>
> Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 12:03 PM
>
> Subject: Re: [Jobs] suggestions
>
>
>
> I have had a rough time getting anyone to consider me for a position since
> loosing my eye sight. May I send you my resume in the hopes of maybe
> partnering together to find an effective placement agency to facilitate my
> search?
>
>
>
> Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
> CEO/Founder
> My Blind Spot, Inc.
> 90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
> New York, New York  10004
> www.myblindspot.org
>
> PH: 917-553-0347
> Fax: 212-858-5759
> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
> doing it."
>
> Visit us on Facebook
> <http://www.facebook.com/home.php?filter=pp#/pages/My-Blind-Spot/19374068832
> 8?ref=nf>   <http://www.linkedin.com/pub/albert-j-rizzi/13/142/0> LinkedIn
>
>
>
>
>   _____
>
>
> From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of
> Steve P. Deeley
> Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 12:05 PM
> To: Jobs for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Jobs] suggestions
>
>
>
> Congratulations on your possible.  Which position are you applying.  I 
> have
> prepared over 500 individuals with disabilities for job interviews and
> assisted them with learning networking skills and done job searches with
> them.  I am just saying the Federal system is difficult to navigate.  It 
> is
> hard to learn the names of office managers in local agencies and the
> personnel person you can call and visit to network.    I really hope you 
> get
> your position!!
>
>
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
>
> From: Albert J Rizzi <mailto:albert at myblindspot.org>
>
> To: 'Jobs for the Blind' <mailto:jobs at nfbnet.org>
>
> Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 9:41 AM
>
> Subject: Re: [Jobs] suggestions
>
>
>
> Oh trust me I will be broadcasting it from the highest mountain top. I am
> competing presently with 120 other finalists, I just finished my second 
> wave
> of interviews and am waiting to hear back on the next phases of the 
> process
> over the next 3 weeks.
>
>
>
> Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
> CEO/Founder
> My Blind Spot, Inc.
> 90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
> New York, New York  10004
> www.myblindspot.org
>
> PH: 917-553-0347
> Fax: 212-858-5759
> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
> doing it."
>
> Visit us on Facebook
> <http://www.facebook.com/home.php?filter=pp#/pages/My-Blind-Spot/19374068832
> 8?ref=nf>   <http://www.linkedin.com/pub/albert-j-rizzi/13/142/0> LinkedIn
>
>
>
>
>   _____
>
>
> From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of
> Steve P. Deeley
> Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 5:50 AM
> To: Jobs for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Jobs] suggestions
>
>
>
> Please let me know when you get that job!
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
>
> From: Albert J Rizzi <mailto:albert at myblindspot.org>
>
> To: 'Jobs for the Blind' <mailto:jobs at nfbnet.org>
>
> Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 9:26 PM
>
> Subject: Re: [Jobs] suggestions
>
>
>
> That is one opinion. I happen to be interviewing with the federal 
> government
> and have found the process to be working. Lets stop the rhetoric  about
> health care and move on. it is inevitable that our country will not turn 
> its
> back on the nearly 32 million uninsured in this country. granted the sites
> of the federal government are not as accessible as they could be, but many
> many many people who are differently abled have good secure jobs with the
> federalll government. I know at least 30 people personally and I hope to 
> be
> one very soon. nothing in life is easy, so we must hunker down and stay
> focused on a path that gets us where we want to go. peace
>
>
>
> Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
> CEO/Founder
> My Blind Spot, Inc.
> 90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
> New York, New York  10004
> www.myblindspot.org
>
> PH: 917-553-0347
> Fax: 212-858-5759
> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
> doing it."
>
> Visit us on Facebook
> <http://www.facebook.com/home.php?filter=pp#/pages/My-Blind-Spot/19374068832
> 8?ref=nf>   <http://www.linkedin.com/pub/albert-j-rizzi/13/142/0> LinkedIn
>
>
>
>
>   _____
>
>
> From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of
> Steve P. Deeley
> Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 8:05 PM
> To: Jobs for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Jobs] suggestions
>
>
>
> I've talked with some individuals who work for the Federal government, and 
> I
> don't think this is very well organized.  The Feds are not promising to 
> hire
> individuals with disabilities.  There is no clear strategy for hiring 
> those
> with disabilities.  The Federal government is more difficult to get into
> than companies in the private sector.
>
> What is going to happen when the "Feds take over the insurance sector?  We
> will have mass confusion and fraud!!!
>
> Steve
>
>
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
>
> From: Peter <mailto:paltschul at centurytel.net>  Altschul
>
> To: 'Jobs for the Blind' <mailto:jobs at nfbnet.org>
>
> Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 6:43 PM
>
> Subject: Re: [Jobs] suggestions
>
>
>
> Hi:
>
>
>
> Clearly, no easy answers, but a couple of thoughts:
>
>
>
> 1.       See if you can find an advocate in the Career Services Office at
> the school from which you graduated.
>
>
>
> 2.       Get your resume posted on sites aimed at linking qualified people
> with disabilities with interested employers.
>
>
>
> 3.       The federal government claims to be making an effort to hire 
> people
> with disabilities, and I would imagine they would be interested in someone
> with engineering creds who is blind.
>
>
>
> Good luck, Peter
>
>
>
>
>
>
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