I am so proud of myself today...
Last November I was working as a Legislative Assistant when I had a relapse of my MELAS and it landed me in Rehab (Magee) for a month. When I came out, I no longer had a job. I have worked as a grant manager part time for years, and my boss was good enough to increase my workload a wee bit so that I might have an income that I could live on.
I have been interviewing since November. I have sent my resume to hundreds of prospective employers. I have contacted head hunters, recruiters, and placement agencies. I have contacted anyone who was anybody to help me get interviews. I have had no offers. Finally, I applied to work at Drexel University in Philadelphia. I was shocked. Right in the Diversity and Inclusion questions was: Are you disabled? (Usually it is: Are you a disabled Vetran?) Drexel is the first employer that I have found that has that question as part of the Afirmative Action Survey.
I earned an interview. I have a solid resume. I am now the new Graduate School of Admissions and Recruitment Visitor's Coordinator. (A new position for the University) I am so proud that I kept going. I was so frustrated through all of the interviews with no job offers, but I stuck through it, and now I will be starting an amazing new job with a University that stepped up to the plate.
I have seen several people in chairs at Drexel (on the staff and faculty) at both the University and the Medical School and if you are considering school or looking for a position, I would strongly encourage you to consider Drexel. Just so that I do not sound too biased, I should mention that I have also interviewed with Temple University and Widener University (Widener didn't even ask about my past work experience..most offensive interview that I have ever been on). Drexel is going to pay me to finish my degree, and I couldnt' be more excited.
Peace!
Jennifer
"If I didn't think the convent would burst into flame upon your arrival I would shout "Get thee to a nunnery!" -NoDecafPlz
Last November I was working as a Legislative Assistant when I had a relapse of my MELAS and it landed me in Rehab (Magee) for a month. When I came out, I no longer had a job. I have worked as a grant manager part time for years, and my boss was good enough to increase my workload a wee bit so that I might have an income that I could live on.
I have been interviewing since November. I have sent my resume to hundreds of prospective employers. I have contacted head hunters, recruiters, and placement agencies. I have contacted anyone who was anybody to help me get interviews. I have had no offers. Finally, I applied to work at Drexel University in Philadelphia. I was shocked. Right in the Diversity and Inclusion questions was: Are you disabled? (Usually it is: Are you a disabled Vetran?) Drexel is the first employer that I have found that has that question as part of the Afirmative Action Survey.
I earned an interview. I have a solid resume. I am now the new Graduate School of Admissions and Recruitment Visitor's Coordinator. (A new position for the University) I am so proud that I kept going. I was so frustrated through all of the interviews with no job offers, but I stuck through it, and now I will be starting an amazing new job with a University that stepped up to the plate.
I have seen several people in chairs at Drexel (on the staff and faculty) at both the University and the Medical School and if you are considering school or looking for a position, I would strongly encourage you to consider Drexel. Just so that I do not sound too biased, I should mention that I have also interviewed with Temple University and Widener University (Widener didn't even ask about my past work experience..most offensive interview that I have ever been on). Drexel is going to pay me to finish my degree, and I couldnt' be more excited.
Peace!
Jennifer
"If I didn't think the convent would burst into flame upon your arrival I would shout "Get thee to a nunnery!" -NoDecafPlz
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