Are you ready for a blog full of career pointers, employment tips, job seeking advice, and CareerConnect updates (plus all kinds of related rambling) from yours truly; my colleague, Detra Bannister; CareerConnect Mentors; and a slew of friends out there? I hope so—because we have some exciting news!
Thursday, April 25, is Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day
How many of you are thinking about bringing your son or daughter to work? My opinion? I think you should speak to your workplace to see if you can bring your child to work on that day. "Hey AFB, can I bring my Australian Shepherd to work? So, she may not be a human child, but I pretty much treat her like my child."
The Wall Street Journal recently ran a story titled "When It Comes to Hiring, Blind Workers Face Bias." It examines a study conducted by our friends at the National Industries for the Blind, and the many misconceptions employers (and hiring and HR managers) have when it comes to hiring potential employees with vision loss.
Veteran's Day is November 11, and I'd like to take the opportunity to thank all of the persons who have served our country, including my father, uncle, grandfather, and many friends. I also want to thank all the soldiers still protecting us, at home and abroad.
[Editor's Note: The following post comes from Jim Kutsch, in light of September as National Guide Dog month.]
It's been no secret that here at AFB, we're all pretty big fans of Christine Ha, the visually impaired contestant (and now, champion) of FOX's MasterChef, which concluded last night.
As winner, Christine takes home some pretty sweet prizes—$250,000 and a cookbook deal—perfect for a person who describes herself as both a cook and a writer!
