Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Hi Lee, I'd say NOTHING. Let them think the message system is just another answering machine deal. You don't have to say anything, and they don't have any right to ask. So let it go at that. Stress your positive attributes, and go on the interviews. Good luck, The Original I just got an IM from one of our friends in here with a question... I was surprised that this person remember that my time is near...... and I have to share this to all of you ... I will be getting my Paralegal Degree with Honors in two weeks! Now here's a tricky question. I have three choices ---- 1) I am deaf - sure this might scare away potential employers 2) I am hearing impaired - might be ok, but it could be misleading as it means any type of losses from mild to total loss 3) I am hard of hearing - this might soften the blow to potential employers but deep down, I know I am a liar, yet I communicate very well. I am still not comfortable in using phone with strangers, so I am looking for non-phone position (or limited phone, using VCO/relay). My phone number on resume is connected to local messaging service provided by a local vocational service. For this, employers will find out that I am deaf, hearing impaired, or hard of hearing before an interview, so we need to come up with something to inform employers about my needs. We all know employers can't discriminate against our hearing loss, but deep down, we all know employers are doing it anyway. Of the three terms, which one would be best to describe those who have CI without scaring potential employers away? Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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