David Clark profiled in Boston Globe
Sunday, August 29th, 2010
For this disabled job seeker, it’s all about networking
It’s also all about the sound of his voice: he gets calls from people interested in his resume but his dysarthria scares them away. That’s his (and my) theory anyway. No way to prove it but it makes sense. It would have scared me before I knew David.
But, for doing back end web development work and problem solving, voice is less critical than it might be in a sales or support position. It’s interesting that few people can easily get over the voice issue to see his skills as separate from his voice.
“It’s interesting that few people can easily get over the voice issue to see his skills as separate from his voice.”
It’s understandable I guess, but kinda stupid, once you really look at it.
It’s interesting to learn about the reality of entry level recruiters who are making those initial phone calls. Not very inspiring.
I agree with one of the suggestions in the “makeover.” Be upfront and let people know in an email, etc.