Comments on: A Misunderstood Disability https://www.evilhrlady.org/2008/02/misunderstood-disability.html Everything to make HR better Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:26:47 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 By: Sassenach https://www.evilhrlady.org/2008/02/misunderstood-disability.html#comment-1824 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:24:00 +0000 http://localhost/wordpress/2008/02/a-misunderstood-disability.html#comment-1824 I would also like to recommend enlisting the help of Disabled American Veterans. In addition to helping with the job search, they also can provide excellent assistance in navigating the VA’s disability program.

Also, join veteran’s organizations (such as VFW) or trade associations (The Association of Old Crows, perhaps?) and get active. Those social connections, among people who are likely to understand the nature of your service and your sacrifice, can lead to the sort job leads that are more appropriate to your skill level.

Thank you for your service, and sincere best wishes.

]]> By: Lisa https://www.evilhrlady.org/2008/02/misunderstood-disability.html#comment-1823 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:06:00 +0000 http://localhost/wordpress/2008/02/a-misunderstood-disability.html#comment-1823 I agree with the comments above and encourage you to also consider the Federal Government, i.e. the VA or DOD where your veteran status will provide you preference in hiring. Thank you for your service.

]]> By: Wally Bock https://www.evilhrlady.org/2008/02/misunderstood-disability.html#comment-1822 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:46:00 +0000 http://localhost/wordpress/2008/02/a-misunderstood-disability.html#comment-1822 I would definitely mention that the condition is connected to your war service. In today’s world (unlike when I returned from overseas) there is respect for that service. Use it. You earned it.

]]> By: HR Wench https://www.evilhrlady.org/2008/02/misunderstood-disability.html#comment-1821 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:45:00 +0000 http://localhost/wordpress/2008/02/a-misunderstood-disability.html#comment-1821 My HR brothers and sisters: Hire a Hero today! Go to http://www.hireheroesusa.org/hireavet.php and get started.

My current company recruited through a similar program in the early 90’s with excellent results.

]]> By: Andy Lester https://www.evilhrlady.org/2008/02/misunderstood-disability.html#comment-1820 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:51:00 +0000 http://localhost/wordpress/2008/02/a-misunderstood-disability.html#comment-1820 It’s no different than the candidate (and eventual hire) who told me right off that he was hearing-impaired, which affected his speaking voice. Some times you just have to tell people these things.

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