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

Sat Apr 7 11:31:04 CDT 2007

Eileen,

What is your profession? I am an instructor of English as a second
language with a master of arts in the field. Believe it or not, I was
told by an employer to go volunteer somewhere first to become better
known. I wanted to teach at a language institute
Near my home but could not get in at all. I fought it politely by even
writing to the president, but no luck. I was nicely told excuses such as
the school prefers to hire instructors with experience even though a
bachelors
Is all that is necessary for this particular center. I was also told the
administration prefers to hire faculty they have previously worked with
before. My work history has breaks in it as well until now. My counselor
at the Division of Blind Services got me into a work experience with a
gentleman who is starting his own assistive center for technology. I
think he's going to end up keeping me, but I'm not sure. Even if he told
me over and over again he would hire me, it would take me some time to
actually believe it because I just can't find work not even in call
centers because I'm overqualified I guess.

I have found it hard to address being out of work with employers. I
don't think they always understand. Last I worked until now was back in
2003. It would be interesting to see what advice others have on the list
about addressing being out of work.

Ana
-----Original Message-----
From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Eileen Misrahi
Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 11:01 AM
To: 'Jobs for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Jobs] Addressing being out of work for an extended period

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
-----Original Message-----
From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Mark of Blind Ambitions Groups 
Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 3:01 AM
To: 'Jobs for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Jobs] Addressing being out of work for an extended period

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

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Mark Marvel
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-----Original Message-----
From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of James Pelfrey
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 2:09 PM
To: Jobs for the Blind
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
----- Original Message -----
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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