A counselor for a department of vocational rehabilitation gets the Q&A treatment at i711.com. Since I’m in the process of trying to find work in NY, this came at a good time. I’ve been reluctant to seek out these types of departments. I always imagined that their ideal client was someone that was really bad off: accident victims, muscle degenerative diseases — these types of things. I feel able-bodied, I just can’t hear very well anymore. Feels more like something that can be accommodated and adjusted on my part and off I go. I’m a midwesterner in temperament, so questioning how much the world owes us is a regional hobby. The counselor gives good answers. I definitely need to reassess my opinion of VR and how that can fit into my job search.
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20 August 2008 at 17:03
Most important is YOU search for job leads and have them help you get the job. Don’t sit back and wait for the VR which is the biggest mistake many people make. If VR finds u some leads fine then make most of it. I worked with a job developer from VR and he helped me land the job. The employer wasn’t sure about hiring a deaf person but the job developer was able to negotiate with them and hired me. Now I’m Chief Engineer at the hotel.
20 August 2008 at 20:41
My VR actually got me a headhunter to call around and try to convince people to hire me. This was after I already filled out applications and went on interviews. It worked! They also paid for interpreters for my interviews.
21 August 2008 at 0:41
VR is not the best place to help you IT (high-tech) professionals such as very senior systems analyst, very senior project manager et al. VR may be a good place to send you to some college to upgrade your technical skills after you go thru consumer advocacy process. In general, many VR counselors are interested in receiving paychecks.
Thank you for your understanding.