[Jobs] Job question.

[Laurie Porter]

As a maker and seller of jewlery, I think that it requires some very
specific knowledge so that the professional should know much more about the
piece than the customer, and while I can agree that there are some
fundimental differences, there is so much more you need to know in order to
sell. it gets tricky as you get more detailed and specific. If I were
interviewed today, my response would be that I would  be attentative to the
descriptions of things and their unique visual elements or observations
just as I would be as a blind customer.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christina" <hadasah at iserv.net>
To: "Jobs for the Blind" <jobs at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 7:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Jobs] Job question.


> Dear all,
>
> For the gentleman, Alan, who's going in to fill out the application at a
> jewelry store, may I also point out a plus? I'm totally blind, and I can
> tell you that one doesn't need to see in order to know the cut of a piece
> of jewelry or what kind of setting it's in.  For instance, there's marked
> difference in chape between a marquis or princess cut when it comes to
> rings.  You could also tell karat, I'd think, by the size of stones being
> dealt with, and if you know a thing or two about geology, you know the
> hardness and color of certain stones; for instance, the obvious green
> stones like jade and emerald, the different shades of red in rubies,
> diamonds are clear unless they have trace minerals in them which might
> give them a yellow or sometimes blue hugh, and so on.  The above-mentioned
> stones are hard, so one with active hands can wear them without worrying
> about whether they'll chip or be marred.  Stones like opals are beautiful,
> but they're softer, so they would want to be cared for more gently.  All
> this to say that if you know what minerals the gems come from, you can
> very easily deal with color without seeing, and the customer is the
> ultimate decision-maker as to whether they like the color or not.  And
> without seeing, you can enhance the customer's buying experience by
> showing gems the way they do in jewelry stores (i.e. placing a diamond or
> pearl on black velvet so that it's clarity and brilliance are enhanced).
> I hope this helps and that you're encouraged.  Please let us know how
> things go tomorrow.
>
> Much success,
> Christina Oakes
>
> > That's good, and I used to have about 20/200 vision so I do have some
> > memory
> > of colors, etc. as well.  I like your idea.
> >
> > Keep 'em coming, folks. *SMILE*
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Noel Nightingale" <nnightingale at earthlink.net>
> > To: "'Jobs for the Blind'" <jobs at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 4:19 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Jobs] Job question.
> >
> >
> >> Off the top of my head, I would say something like, You won't hire
> >> anyone who is more committed to and diligent in knowing about all of
> >> your jewelry and other products.  I will know everything there is to
> >> know about gems, metals, watches, etc.  And, even though I cannot see
> >> jewelry, I can certainly appreciate its visual appeal and also can
> >> appreciate how it feels to be worn.
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf
> >> Of Alan Wheeler
> >> Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 2:14 PM
> >> To: Jobs at nfbnet.org
> >> Cc: NFBnet Blind Talk Mailing List
> >> Subject: [Jobs] Job question.
> >> Importance: High
> >>
> >>
> >> I apologize for the cross-post, but I need some insight and I need it
> >> quickly.
> >>
> >>
> >> I am going in tomorrow afternoon to fill out a job application at a
> >> fairly well known local jeweler.  The thing is, I know the inevitable
> >> question will be something along the lines of, "How can you sell
> >> something that you cannot see, especially when being able to see the
> >> product is so important?"
> >>
> >> To be honest, I'm not sure how to answer that.  So, I came here, to my
> >> federation family, to seek advice and insight.  Can anyone help me with
> >> this?
> >>
> >> Eagerly awaiting any and all insight and help.
> >>
> >> Alan
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Alan Wheeler
> >> awheeler at neb.rr.com
> >> redwheel1 on skype
> >> I know God will not give me anything that I can't handle.
> >> I just wish He didn't trust me so much.
> >>
> >> ~Mother Theresa~
> >>
> >>
> >> "Check out Sister Hazel in a town near you!  Tour dates at
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> >>
> >>
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