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

Sat Apr 7 11:52:16 CDT 2007

Thanks Ana  for sharing.  I have been advised to intern, or volunteer at a 
University.  I plan to explore this, but frankly I don't have a whole lot of 
hope.  I hate the term over qualified.  I have a telephone interview 
Tuesday, so we shall see what happens.  I plan to present myself, as you are 
getting more for your money.  If I find anything that works I will share. 
Happy job searching.  Jim and Opal.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Anastasia Charalambakos" <acharala at tampabay.rr.com>
To: "'Jobs for the Blind'" <jobs at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 11:31 AM
Subject: Re: [Jobs] Addressing being out of work for an extended period


> 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.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Mark Marvel
> President
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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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