http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/ Your Link to Meaningful Work Copyright 2010 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:37:03 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.11 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss People all around the world are taking time this week to celebrate White Cane Day. Here in the U.S., we celebrate the white cane both as a tool and a symbol of independence every October 15th. Natalie Jaffee writes: "It... http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/10/tools_for_indep.html http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/10/tools_for_indep.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:37:03 -0500 October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Recently, we received three pieces of information which gave me some perspective about disability employment in the U.S. First, the U.S. Department of Labor recently released disability employment statistics for September 2009 that... http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/10/disability_empl.html http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/10/disability_empl.html Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:23:46 -0500 Last week, eSight member Jeff Smith gave us his approach for disclosing his visual impairment to a potential employer. He writes: "Thus far in my job search, I've not mentioned my visual impairment in my resume or other written documentation.... http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/09/manage_employer.html http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/09/manage_employer.html Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:39:55 -0500 This summer we have been looking at ways to use social media as a job search tool. We have also discussed ways to use it as a marketing tool for those of us interested in self-employment. We are approaching National... http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/09/addressing_empl_1.html http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/09/addressing_empl_1.html Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:18:27 -0500 As you continue to refine the focus for your new small business, think of broad issues within our economic and political system which are important to you. What skill, experience or insight do you have that is valuable to those... http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/09/who_can_best_us.html http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/09/who_can_best_us.html Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:48:37 -0500 Networking for a small business owner (or an aspiring entrepreneur) is always helpful, but networking during times of economic turmoil is essential. As a single-owner proprietorship, you can set up a simple advisory board locally that includes a wide spectrum... http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/08/follow_the_mone.html http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/08/follow_the_mone.html Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:08:18 -0500 Today's online social media are great tools for both talking and listening. But, before you begin talking, try listening. Listen and do market research. This is critical if you want to start a small business at home and use social... http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/08/how_to_find_you.html http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/08/how_to_find_you.html Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:11:26 -0500 There are signs that an increasing number of people who have been forced out of their jobs are starting their own businesses, according to the July 30, 2009, Computerworld. "A quarterly survey of 3,000 job seekers conducted by Chicago-based outplacement... http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/08/your_competitor.html http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/08/your_competitor.html Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:00:29 -0500 Over time, thoughts and ideas will occur to the people within your social network about how they can help you with your job search. You want to make sure you are at the top of their minds (that they have... http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/08/keeping_your_co.html http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/08/keeping_your_co.html Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:25:09 -0500 Seven Tips for Managing Your Social Network Information Manage the information you gain through networking. That involves not only recording the information you gained and comparing it to what you wanted to obtain. It also means personally evaluating your contact's... http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/08/seven_tips_for.html http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/08/seven_tips_for.html Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:44:04 -0500 How do you start a conversation in a social network that helps you get the job information and referrals/introductions you need for your job search? Focus on the further information you need that is essential to your career goal --... http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/07/develop_a_socia.html http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/07/develop_a_socia.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:20:01 -0500 Do your research online about the industry, company and job you're targeting before you join a social network as a job seeker so you know what topics you want to discuss and what questions you want to ask. Both informational... http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/07/ask_the_right_q.html http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/07/ask_the_right_q.html Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:17:20 -0500 It's now estimated that one in five employers use social networking sites to research prospective employees. That number continues to grow. Many recruiters now consider LinkedIn a "must use" tool for locating active and passive candidates for jobs - especially... http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/07/how_to_get_conn.html http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/07/how_to_get_conn.html Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:18:27 -0500 This is the second week of our summer 2009 interactive project for sharing ideas about how you, as a job seeker with a visual impairment, can effectively use social media for networking so you can gain meaningful employment Time has... http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/07/using_career_re.html http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/07/using_career_re.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:22:55 -0500 July and August are special months for eSight NetWork News (eNN) subscribers. This week, we’re introducing a special interactive project for sharing ideas this summer about how you, as a job seeker with a visual impairment, can effectively use social... http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/06/new_ways_to_lan.html http://esight.lighthouse.org/net/archives/2009/06/new_ways_to_lan.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:09:04 -0500