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May 27, 2009
Gaining Leverage as a Job Seeker
On the eSight Networking Forum last week, Jeff Smith posted these three tips for making meetings accessible.
He writes:
"It needs to be remembered that those with low vision take more time to read something. Graphics can be particularly hard to grasp, primarily because labeling tends to use small print or of low contrast.
"I've noticed, too, that people rush through materials, particularly PowerPoint, assuming those in the audience can easily absorb the information.
"It's also currently fashionable to use colored text, which can create problems for the vision-impaired.
"It is always best to use black or near-black text on a white or off-white background."Jeff 's tips are particularly relevant in today's economy as baby boomers, who are finding it financially prudent to work a few more years beyond what once considered retirement age, discover they don't "see as well as they used to."
For more about visit our accessible meeting discussion.
Putting accessibility at the forefront is one of three strategies we discussed this month for job seekers who want to put themselves in a better position to make the most of today's tough market.
"Service," "green" and "accessibility" are key concepts which can give you leverage in a rough job market.
For a quick summary of what eSight members said about those three key concepts, go to "May 2009 Discussion Wrap."
Think about how you can include a "service," "green" or "accessibility" in your offering statement and job marketing plan.
For more how to write your" offering statement," see
http://www.esight.org/view.cfm?x=2013
Then, share your thoughts with your fellow eSight members.
What other ways can you gain leverage in a tough job market?
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Posted by Liz Seger at May 27, 2009 12:56 PM