Deaf People Can't Get Jobs

Is Using Relay Call Bad Move for Job Interview?
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs A clothing company recently emailed me, saying they would like to interview me for a seamstress position. They had no idea at all that I was deaf, & I didn't even bother to disclose it to them anyway because it was really none of their business. They said my resume had been on their file for a while. If I remember correctly, the last time I submitted a job applicat...
Wed, Feb 25 2015

Any Deaf Out There Still Can't Find A Job?
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs Hello, everyone! I hope your life is treating you well! It's been a while since the last time I posted here, & I do not know how you guys are doing. Any of you Deafies have finally landed a job? Yes? No? Not really?   If you are unemployed for some time & going to about ten job interviews a week or a month, feel free to share your experience here or ask any quest...
Sun, Feb 15 2015

Hello! I am back!
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs I know it's been a while since I last posted & want you guys to know that I did not forget you all! I've been really busy & had trouble with Internet connection as well as my phone! Now, my phone works so that I can update regularly here & on Facebook. So...I am seeing something new everyday about Deaf life & issues, so that is something I would like to share with th...
Fri, Feb 13 2015
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Possible Employment Solutions for Deaf/HoH
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs As I have been spending time searching for a job, I am realizing more and more that employers are only looking for experienced workers and that employers want the best of the best even for a dishwasher. I honestly can't tell you how extremely picky they are about who they hire. It's clear that they don't have time to train new employees. It puts jobseekers with limite...
Sun, Jul 27 2014

My New eBook "What Every Deaf Person Needs to...
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs My new ebook called "What Every Deaf Person Needs to Know" is now available in pdf format only for $3.00. This ebook is mainly based on my life story as a Deaf person who has been dealing with audism and discrimination in college and hiring employment. In this book, I discussed a lot of shocking details about how college instructors treated me when I was in college an...
Fri, Mar 14 2014

Why Does The Article Piss You Off?
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs I read a lot of comments on the "Reasons Employers Won't Hire Deaf Applicants" article, which can be found at [link] I would like to say thank you to those who took their time to write and express what they had to say. It's very interesting to see so many different point of views as to why most Deaf folks struggle to find a job. Some of them even change the way I lo...
Thu, Mar 06 2014

Why Employers Should Hire Deaf Applicants
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs Most employers think Deaf people generally can't do anything or don't have special skills that employers need for any job except just cleaning the toilet or washing dishes. Employers also believe Deaf people are too much of a burden and they are not strong or smart enough for them. Employers may be wondering how they can hire Deaf people if they can't communicate at w...
Wed, Feb 26 2014
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Charity helps deaf Indians get into the workforce by BBC...
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs By Anu Anand BBC News, Delhi[Image] Haider Ali points to options on the menu to communicate with customers. [Image] It is the afternoon at the DLF Place shopping centre in Delhi. Well-dressed Indians cruise its lofty atrium, sipping lattes, trying on designer sunglasses or the latest Indian couture. It is the last place you would expect to find Haider Ali. Mr Ali...
Sat, Feb 22 2014

Teen Fired from Domino for Being Deaf
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs Before I start talking, I would like you to read a story (click on that link below) about a 17 years old teen boy who was fired by Domino's manager just because he couldn't hear well over the phone. [link] Now, does anyone notice that manager said he wouldn't have hired the boy if he knew he was deaf? That's pure discrimination. What more do you need than what he ...
Fri, Jan 10 2014

Who you know, not what you know
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs Getting your foot in the door can be extremely hard & frustrating. There is some way you can at least get to where you want to be. If you are unemployed for over six months or have no work experience, then it's time for you to start volunteering. Ironically, finding a volunteer opportunity is easier than finding a job. Not being able to find a volunteer work is just n...
Fri, Nov 22 2013

Charlie Rose: Cochlear Implant & Hearing
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs When I was changing channels on a Friday night, I just happened to stumble on Charlie Rose show that discussed cochlear implants & hearing-impaired people. He invited a doctor who received the Lasker Award for contributing to a newer technology of cochlear implant & other people including a 19-year-old man who is implanted to discuss this topic. To see a completed vi...
Thu, Oct 17 2013

What's your discrimination experience in employment?
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs Almost every deaf or hard of hearing person encounters discrimination because of their hearing loss. On my blog, I have seen a lot of commenters that shared their experiences about hiring employers or their bosses who discriminated against their deafness. Whether we admit it or not, employers & co-workers may not feel comfortable to work with their deaf counterparts ...
Sun, Oct 06 2013

Job Interview Investigation 2
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs I applied for a Seamstress position on craigslist.org posted by TenFab Design Company. I was hoping they'd contact me ASAP because I spent more than 30 minutes of my time filling out a questionnaire assessment. It ate up my time & energy. Thankfully, they invited me to a job interview, so I was happy about it, but at the same time, I had to be prepared for the worst...
Sat, Sep 28 2013

Job Interview Investigation
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs I took about 15 minutes to fill out a job application on Noodles & Company's website for a Guest Service Team position. They didn't need someone with a lot of experience, so it was good for me. Three days later, I got an email from the Noodles & Co. manager, asking me to come in for an interview. I gave them a day & time that were available for me. A few days late...
Fri, Sep 20 2013

Deaf Medical Student Denied an Interpreter by Medical School
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs A Deaf student, Michael Argenyi, was denied an interpreter by medical school for clinical trainings. Although, he has lip-reading skills & does not know sign language, he could not understand what his patients were saying. His university officials did not allow him to rely on an interpreter because patients wouldn't be comfortable to tell a doctor about their health i...
Tue, Sep 17 2013

How to improve your chance of getting more job interviews
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs If you're having trouble to get as much job interviews as you would like, then here are some tips that can help you. This is really a tough job market because there are so many hearing applicants who are fighting for the same job you're applying for. Try changing the way you search for jobs, the way you fill out job applications, and the way your resume looks. A Job ...
Thu, Aug 01 2013

Don't be angry with hiring employers
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs I can't count how many times I have heard people say deaf people are very mean & rude to interviewers. Although I do not witness the interaction between deaf applicants & hiring managers, I notice the anger & rant online. Nevertheless, it does not mean we are all the same. Some are weak, some are angry, some are normal. I am going to list what are the most appropriate...
Fri, Jul 26 2013

Hearing people's responses to “Would you hire Deaf...
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs I created a survey to get some answers from random hearing people on "Would you hire Deaf applicants?". I asked them if they would hire Deaf people and to explain why or why not. If they were employers, what would be the first thing they think about Deaf applicants? Here are five interesting responses, and let me know what your thoughts are. Would you agree or disagr...
Sat, Jul 06 2013

Feeling like trapped in a situation you can't get out of?
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs Have you lost two or three jobs in the same year and felt that your deafness may have something to do with it? Are you stuck in a place where you don't know how to escape from? Do you feel like your career life is a dead-end? Do you want a new change but don't know what it is?If you answer "yes" to one or more of the following questions, then you aren't sure what y...
Thu, Jul 04 2013

Hello, there!
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs It's been a while since I last posted. I do not have access to the Internet connection when I move to a new place. Keep in mind that I'll come back to writing blogs once I have the Internet service. I get a couple of important things to talk about in the upcoming posts, so stick around!In the meantime, read all the articles I wrote here, and please like the Deaf Peop...
Tue, Jun 25 2013

Employers must provide ASL interpreters for the interview!
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs Yes, you are looking at the title above, "Employers must provide ASL interpreters for the interview!", which is what I've been hearing from the moment this blog started. Surely, ADA law requires employers to accommodate Deaf applicants when they're hired, but let's not forget that they can't be forced to hire them. There was an article about a case of Deaf applic...
Sun, May 19 2013

Deaf Applicants: Tired of Hunting Job?
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs I had a recent conversation with two people about SSI/SSDI and Deaf people's lack of effort in searching for a job. I had to remind them that it was not easy for people with disabilities to get hired due to discrimination and that they had no choice but to receive disability cash to live. They argued that it was probably just an excuse because the D...
Tue, May 07 2013

What made you give up job hunting?
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs Here is a news article by Associated Press Writers on "Dropouts: Discouraged Americans leave labor force"; for people with and without disabilities. It's very interesting, yet it's sad. I believe we all feel the same way when we deal with a lot of rejection.Apparently some people are saying we should just keep going and not give up, but it's easier said than done. ...
Sat, Apr 20 2013

Does Americans with Disabilities Act really work?
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs I think this is a good time for us to have a discussion on how to solve Deaf unemployment issues. Let's start brainstorming ideas here, shall we? Deaf unemployment is very high, and no one is doing anything about it. That is why we should take some action to end this problem. It's not just about Deaf people who keep getting rejected by hiring employers, it...
Wed, Apr 10 2013

6 Career Myths You Shouldn't Fall For
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs Here is a really good article for anyone who's considering a career change or getting into a college. I will provide some tips about your career choice at the end of this article if you can scroll further down. __________________________________ 6 Career Myths You Shouldn't Fall For By Alison Green January 7, 2013   ...
Mon, Apr 01 2013

Is Deafness Not Really a Disability?
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs Growing up, I have never considered myself disabled even though I do have a hearing loss. Knowing I was fully capable of doing anything I put my mind to, I did not feel there was any correlation between deafness and disability. Disability means you are not able to do things physically and mentally. Are the people who are only hearing impaired able-bodied? If so, then...
Tue, Mar 26 2013

What to do with your time while unemployed
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs Some people are unemployed for two years, some haven't had a job in five plus years. When you are still applying for jobs, think about what employers would look for in job applicants. If they see your resume that says you haven't worked in three years, they may see a red flag. They probably think there's something wrong with you. Why should they hire you if...
Sun, Mar 17 2013

Jobs to Fill, Employers Wait for Perfection
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs I came across a news article about employers going through several rounds of interviews before they find a perfect candidate in tight economy. I thought it was so interesting that I would like to share with you all. It made me think about how it would affect deaf people or people with disabilities who are applying for jobs. Once again, it just adds another problem...
Mon, Mar 11 2013

Reasons for Deaf employees being fired
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs Here are common six factors for firing Deaf employees. All of those are discrimination against deafness. Here are the reasons for their firing:1. Inability to complete required tasks due to a lack of reasonable accommodation like a fax machine, computer, video call relay, ASL interpreter, or text messaging (which as a mean to communicate with co-workers and m...
Wed, Mar 06 2013

How to explain WOTC to your hiring employers
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a federal tax for employers who are considering to hire individuals with disabilities. When employers are qualified for WOTC after hiring individuals with disabilities, they are able to reduce their income tax liability. The tax credit ranges from $1,200 to $9,600, depending on the number of hours individuals work. Not bad, right?The que...
Sun, Mar 03 2013

Companies don't want deaf people? Screw them!
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs Instead of waiting for a company to hire you, you may be thinking to yourself, "why don't I just do something else for myself (and my family)?" Why would you need to wait to get hired when you can work for yourself? Working at home sounds really simple and less stressful, but there are far too many work from home scams creeping around on the Internet. There are a lot ...
Sun, Feb 24 2013

Think Lowest Level Jobs are Perfect for Deaf Persons?
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs Hearing people do not bluntly come out and say the lowest level jobs are good for deaf people, but their actions speak louder than words. For example, employment service agencies (for persons with disabilities or deaf/hoh individuals) who always seem to have connections with retail stores like Walmart, Target, Walgreen, T.J. Maxx, and so on that will help deaf and har...
Wed, Feb 20 2013

Ignorant Things People Say About Deaf People
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs I've spent some time searching on the Internet for deaf topics and found some ignorant comments made by hearing people about deaf people. I collected those comments and posted them here. Because hearing people have never met deaf people before, I was curious to know what they would really think about deaf people, and I am sure you would be, too. All of these sources c...
Wed, Feb 13 2013

Is Work From Home Legit?
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs I came across several sites where many deaf people posted questions asking for help to find work at home jobs. I understand that most deaf people have difficulty finding a job because many companies are very picky about hiring deaf people or they can't find a job locally. They believed that work from home jobs might be an easier solution for them. Despite the economic...
Mon, Feb 04 2013

Results for Deaf Unemployment Polls!
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs Hello, would like to say thank to those who participated in poll questions this week. Check out this link to poll results: [link] are very interesting, indeed!By the way, I just created a facebook page for this blog website, please like this page to keep you updated on each new blog post! Thanks much!  [link]
Sat, Feb 02 2013

Unemployment Polls for Deaf & HoH Only!
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs What is your highest level of completed education? Didn't finish high school. High school. 2-year community college. College/University. Graduate school. Highest post-graduate school.    pollcode.com free polls  Deaf and HoH Only: Are you currently unemployed? Yes. No. I am on the verge of being unemployed.   ...
Sun, Jan 27 2013

What are the best jobs for deaf people?
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs First off, let me just say that Deaf people can do anything they want as long as they are truly passionate about what they do. As long as you believe in yourself and have what it takes to be at where you want to be, you probably will make it. Whatever job it may be, just remember that there are many obstacles and challenges that you need to deal with on the road to...
Sun, Jan 20 2013

Is it wise to tell hiring managers you're deaf?
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs I wrote an article titled "What you should do and shouldn't do when applying for jobs" you may find on this blog site. Someone made a comment regarding the topic that made me take a step back and think. They said they did not want to waste their time and money for gas by driving to interview only to find hiring managers disappointed that they're deaf. I thought y...
Tue, Jan 15 2013

Deaf Articles Regarding Job Issues for Deaf People
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs First of all, I would like to wish you a happy new year and hope that you had good holidays this week.Here are the past articles about deaf employment issues for anyone who hasn't had a chance to read if they are interested.Obviously, I haven't been regularly posting articles in quite a while since the second week of this month. I have been super busy with my projects...
Sat, Dec 29 2012

Are Deaf People Really Just Lazy?
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs  I have had some deaf people telling me that it wasn't true that deaf people couldn't find a job. They said if they could get a job, then other deaf people could do it, too. I find this assumption ridiculous. It's not a fair comparison. Whether you can get a job or not depends on where you live, the number of years of experience, or the people you know who can help y...
Tue, Dec 11 2012

Are employers to be blamed for not hiring Deaf people?
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs Most employers don't give Deaf applicants a chance because of their ignorant conceptions about Deaf people in general. They somehow associate deafness with dumbness because they keep hearing "deaf and dumb" when "dumb" really equals "mute". Hearing employers believe that deaf people do not have the ability to understand anything just because they can't hear. In other ...
Sun, Dec 02 2012

What you should do and what you shouldn't do when applying...
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs Don't mention you are deaf on your resume and/or cover letter. If you mention that, a hiring manager will throw your resume in the trash without even bothering to read all of it. All skills and qualifications should be listed, not your deafness. Never ask a manager or employer for an interpreter when they invite you to the interview. They do not like to pay...
Tue, Nov 20 2012

How to Spot Discrimination Against Deafness
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Watch More News Videos at ABC | 2012 Presidential Election | Entertainment & Celebrity NewsI believe anyone who is deaf would remember this video from ABC television show, "What Would You Do?" with a subtitle of "What Would You Do If You Saw Someone Discriminate Against A Deaf Applicant?". Two students of Roc...
Tue, Nov 13 2012

Reasons Employers Won't Hire Deaf People
Deaf People Can't Get Jobs When you apply for job online, you usually find the statement somewhere on the career section site that says "We don't discriminate against persons with regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, etc...". The reality is something else when an employer find out job applicant is deaf, they look for excuses not to hire that person. They are very good at talk...
Mon, Nov 05 2012