By: Jim Hasse
Summary:
These first-person accounts by an employee, a small business owner and a human resources manager from eSight articles show three constructive approaches to career management from a disability perspective.
"Throughout my career, I took advantage of opportunities that came my way, and I sometimes accepted a job for which I was over-qualified. I did this because I knew I needed work experience and because I truly believe that opportunities can develop when you least expect something good to happen."
Betty Noble
Teacher, administrator at a college program for visually impaired adults.
"I have found that my passion for work is often revitalized through networking. It is important for me to have a monthly entrepreneurial lunch. I find that it's an excellent opportunity to share success stories and to give and receive support for the many challenges we face as small business owners."
Curt Woolford
President The Woolford Group
"Relax. Don't be put off by the disability. It's not your job to tiptoe around or to compensate for it. It's your job to find the best person for the job. I believe my job is to tell a candidate what the job involves. It is the candidate's job to tell me whether he can perform the tasks. And he has to sell me on his being the best choice. If a disabled person does that, I'll hire him."
Terry Besenyody
Human Resources Manager
Pitney Bowes Spokane, Wash., Office
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