[nfbmi-talk] jobs are available at Leader Dog

Sun Dec 4 03:01:43 UTC 2011

If someone sends me a resume with some substance but they didn't take any 
care in making it look good, I'm going to generally discard it. You don't 
need to have the skill s of a graphic designer but at least put some time 
into your presentation.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "joe harcz Comcast" <joeharcz at comcast.net>
To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2011 7:55 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] jobs are available at Leader Dog

>I was speaking generically in that there is nowadays a prejudice for visual 
>presentation over substance in the workplace, period.
>
> Joe
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "J.J. Meddaugh" <jj at bestmidi.com>
> To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2011 6:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] jobs are available at Leader Dog
>
>
>> Joe,
>> It's unfair to look at their past history and assume there is some form 
>> of prejudice here. If I were to hire for a position in my company, I 
>> would require an electronic resume or perhaps set up a website form. Yes, 
>> unfortunately, not everyone has a computer but it is also something I 
>> feel to be important as a part of my job process. I feel no obligation to 
>> accept a paper resume or one in a format that will not suit my hiring 
>> process.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Best Regards,
>> J.J. Meddaugh
>> A T Guys
>> Your Assistive Technology Experts
>> (269) 216-4798
>> http://www.ATGuys.com
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "joe harcz Comcast" <joeharcz at comcast.net>
>> To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2011 7:54 AM
>> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] jobs are available at Leader Dog
>>
>>
>>> Dear J.J. and All,
>>>
>>> My point was not that technically it is not duable, but rather, a .pdf, 
>>> or print, faxed version of a resume can be problematic for blind folks 
>>> who do not have access to all the latest and greatest in technology. It 
>>> also goes to the fact that creating say a .pdf file has noting to do 
>>> with the essential functions of the jobs at issue.
>>>
>>> Regardless a well put together Word document should not be an issue for 
>>> them at Leader Dog.
>>>
>>> What is troubling to me is this appears to have a prejudice of visual 
>>> form over substance at its core.
>>>
>>> It might seem subtle, and even trite, but it is very typical.
>>>
>>> For what these potential employers aresaying is they want visually 
>>> pleasing resumes and value that over the real substance of one's 
>>> abilities in a given feild.
>>>
>>> Shifting gears however it does go to show that we, who are blind 
>>> desperately need advanced technical training in all the latest and 
>>> greatest to be competative.
>>>
>>> We, for the most part including myself are not so. And we for the most 
>>> part, including myself cannot afford to keep up. I am living with a six 
>>> year old computer with Jaws 6.2, for example and cannot afford to 
>>> upgrade right now. I will be getting an I-phone as soon as Verizon gets 
>>> the new one in, perhaps on December 9.
>>>
>>> Anyway, one thing exciting is that the MCB TC will be upgrading its tech 
>>> component and we should all be able to access that component being 
>>> critical for not only employment prospects but even independent living 
>>> in the 21st century.
>>>
>>> Joe
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "J.J. Meddaugh" <jj at bestmidi.com>
>>> To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 8:18 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] jobs are available at Leader Dog
>>>
>>>
>>>> This is doable.
>>>> Create a resume in Microsoft Word and then either save it as a .PDF or 
>>>> use one of the many online Word to .PDF converters.
>>>> For example
>>>> http://www.convertfiles.com
>>>>
>>>> Hope this helps.
>>>>
>>>> Best Regards,
>>>> J.J. Meddaugh
>>>> A T Guys
>>>> Your Assistive Technology Experts
>>>> (269) 216-4798
>>>> http://www.ATGuys.com
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>> From: "joe harcz Comcast" <joeharcz at comcast.net>
>>>> To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 11:14 AM
>>>> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] jobs are available at Leader Dog
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>I like this except for the pdf requirement herein...
>>>>>
>>>>> The reason is obvious.
>>>>>
>>>>> Joe
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>>> From: "Larry Posont" <president.nfb.mi at gmail.com>
>>>>> To: <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 11:11 AM
>>>>> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] jobs are available at Leader Dog
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> From: Rachelle Kniffen
>>>>>> To: president.nfb.mi at gmail.com
>>>>>> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 11:41 AM
>>>>>> Subject: Leader Dog Job Listings
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Larry,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thank you again for giving Leader Dog time on your agenda at the
>>>>>> Michigan NFB Convention earlier this month.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> When we spoke you expressed an interest in finding out what jobs are
>>>>>> available at Leader Dog. You can always review our open positions at
>>>>>> Leader Dogs for the Blind: Careers: Current Openings. Please feel 
>>>>>> free
>>>>>> to pass this link along to anyone you feel may be interested in
>>>>>> finding out what jobs we have open. This page is continually updated
>>>>>> as positions are filled and new ones come available.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Take care,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Rachelle Kniffen
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Marketing Specialist
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Leader Dogs for the Blind
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 248-659-5013
>>>>>>
>>>>>> leaderdog.org
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Enhancing the lives of people who are blind and visually impaired.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> To learn more about how we help empower our clients to increase their
>>>>>> mobility, independence and quality of life visit us at
>>>>>> www.leaderdog.org.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: Rachelle Kniffen
>>>>>> To: president.nfb.mi at gmail.com
>>>>>> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 11:41 AM
>>>>>> Subject: Leader Dog Job Listings
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Larry,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thank you again for giving Leader Dog time on your agenda at the
>>>>>> Michigan NFB Convention earlier this month.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> When we spoke you expressed an interest in finding out what jobs are
>>>>>> available at Leader Dog. You can always review our open positions at
>>>>>> Leader Dogs for the Blind: Careers: Current Openings. Please feel 
>>>>>> free
>>>>>> to pass this link along to anyone you feel may be interested in
>>>>>> finding out what jobs we have open. This page is continually updated
>>>>>> as positions are filled and new ones come available.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Take care,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Rachelle Kniffen
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Marketing Specialist
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Leader Dogs for the Blind
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 248-659-5013
>>>>>>
>>>>>> leaderdog.org
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Enhancing the lives of people who are blind and visually impaired.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> To learn more about how we help empower our clients to increase their
>>>>>> mobility, independence and quality of life visit us at
>>>>>> www.leaderdog.org.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: Rachelle Kniffen
>>>>>> To: president.nfb.mi at gmail.com
>>>>>> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 11:41 AM
>>>>>> Subject: Leader Dog Job Listings
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Larry,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thank you again for giving Leader Dog time on your agenda at the
>>>>>> Michigan NFB Convention earlier this month.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> When we spoke you expressed an interest in finding out what jobs are
>>>>>> available at Leader Dog. You can always review our open positions at
>>>>>> Leader Dogs for the Blind: Careers: Current Openings. Please feel 
>>>>>> free
>>>>>> to pass this link along to anyone you feel may be interested in
>>>>>> finding out what jobs we have open. This page is continually updated
>>>>>> as positions are filled and new ones come available.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Take care,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Rachelle Kniffen
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Marketing Specialist
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Leader Dogs for the Blind
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 248-659-5013
>>>>>>
>>>>>> leaderdog.org
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Enhancing the lives of people who are blind and visually impaired.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> To learn more about how we help empower our clients to increase their
>>>>>> mobility, independence and quality of life visit us at
>>>>>> www.leaderdog.org.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Current Openings
>>>>>> An opportunity that fits your background might be waiting for you! To
>>>>>> apply for the following positions, complete an application or submit 
>>>>>> a
>>>>>> PDF version of your resume to humanresources at leaderdog.org. Please
>>>>>> note that if your resume is not a PDF, it will be discarded.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Position Department
>>>>>> Director of Client Services Client Services
>>>>>> Manager of Residential Services Client Services
>>>>>> Deaf-Blind Apprentice Instructor Training
>>>>>> Orientation & Mobility Guide Dog Mobility Apprentice Instructor 
>>>>>> Training
>>>>>> Canine Care Attendant Dog Care/Puppy Care
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Leader Dogs for the Blind
>>>>>> 1039 S. Rochester Rd.
>>>>>> Rochester Hills, MI 48307
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The mission of Leader Dogs for the Blind is to enhance the lives of
>>>>>> people who are blind and visually impaired. Visit us online at
>>>>>> leaderdog.org to find out more!
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Leader Dogs for the Blind
>>>>>> 1039 S. Rochester Rd.
>>>>>> Rochester Hills, MI 48307
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The mission of Leader Dogs for the Blind is to enhance the lives of
>>>>>> people who are blind and visually impaired. Visit us online at
>>>>>> leaderdog.org to find out more!
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Leader Dogs for the Blind
>>>>>> 1039 S. Rochester Rd.
>>>>>> Rochester Hills, MI 48307
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The mission of Leader Dogs for the Blind is to enhance the lives of
>>>>>> people who are blind and visually impaired. Visit us online at
>>>>>> leaderdog.org to find out more!
>>>>>>
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