[Jobs] Addressing being out of work for an extended period

[Eileen Misrahi]

I believe it would be a good resource for all. I would surely like this
information. I have been volunteering for the past five years, but I know
that future employers will question some breaks in my work history.


Thanks. 

Eileen
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I would like this information as well. Let me know if I can help.

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James Pelfrey
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 2:09 PM
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Subject: Re: [Jobs] Addressing being out of work for an extended period

Do you have the title and author?  I am conducting a nation wide search.  I
agree hit it head on.  I feel comfortable with my response, but plan to
discuss this with one of my reference.  thanks
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From: "caribou yukon" <caribou_yukon at msn.com>
To: "Jobs for the Blind" <jobs at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 2:04 PM
Subject: Re: [Jobs] Addressing being out of work for an extended period


> It is a major issue. You might check out the recent book written by a 
> Yale University professor on how to re-nter the market if you are a 
> fired
CEO.
> I
> realize the latter isn't your case but the reviews have said that the 
> book is useful for anyone who has had an absence from the workplace.
>
>    One suggestion is to hit the issue of time not in higher ed or your 
> workplace head on. Have a well thought out narrative regarding the 
> why, the what you have been doing ready to deliver without any 
> paauses, uhms or stutters. You might also widen the geographic area 
> for relocation. I would think about the specific reasons each person 
> has given you for their concrns about your absence and fold a cogent, 
> response into my narrative.
>
> Good luck.
> ek
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "James Pelfrey" <jamespelfrey at charter.net>
> To: "Jobs for the Blind" <jobs at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 1:17 PM
> Subject: [Jobs] Addressing being out of work for an extended period
>
>
>> Hello list, Jim Pelfrey here.  I don't post a lot.  Right now I am 
>> engaged in a job search.  My background is in higher education 
>> administration.  I have had recent phone interviews, and have one up 
>> coming on Tuesday.  I have not worked at a University for 3.5 years.
>> Feedback I am getting is that this is a factor.  Questions, any 
>> advice on how to address being out of the field?
>> If I apply for an entry level position in higher ed, or something 
>> outside my
>> area, I get the over qualified excuse.    I have tried to emphasize that 
>> I
>> am current
>> in my area, have under gone additional computer training, do public 
>> speaking, and am well qualified.  I am also looking at other training
>> opportunities like statler which I have previously written about.    Any
>> insight you
>> all can provide will be greatly appreciated.  Many thanks
>>
>> James Pelfrey and Seeing Eye dog Opal.
>> Home Phone: (314)843-0006.
>> Mobile Phone (573)450-1647.
>> Home address, 9429 Mary Glen Drive  apartment A,    St. Louis, Mo.
>> 63126.
>>  Home email,
>> jamespelfrey at charter.net
>>
>> "America is woven of many strands, I would recognize them and let it 
>> so remain.... Our fate is to become one and yet many." -- Ralph 
>> Ellison
>>
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