I graduated with a BA in neuroscience and currently working on MA in psychology and marketing. However, I still can't find jobs because I think nobody would want to hire a deaf candidate so is there really a lot of discrimination going on in the real world? Or should I get another internship (market research) to add to my resume?
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Yes, there is still a lot of discrimination in the real world. From my own experience, I tried to find a job on my own sending in my resumes to the positions that I qualified for.I just graduated from City College of San francisco with an Associates degree in Liberal Arts. However, I was not getting any response. Also, when I do get a response, I NEVER go to round two of the interview. I am answering the interview questions according to my work experience and believe me, most of the majority of the interviews I had were RUDE that I applied for. I was desperate NEED of a job. So, it really depend on your work experience. If you don't have a LOT then KNOW someone who will hire you for a year. All the employers are looking for is EXPEREIENCE.
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There are several good programs across the country.\n     Gallaudet is great, but they only offer admission to hearing students for the MA degree by recommendation. Getting in as a hearing undergraduate is almost impossible, and not easy with a 99% deaf undergraduate population, (they aren't always super friendly to hearing students). \n   CSUN has a large deaf population (about 250-300 students) and a solid interpreting program. You also can get a BA in Deaf Studies there. \n    There is a school in Minnesota, St. Cathryn's (sp) that offers a degree in Interpreting, they specialize in medical interpreting.\n  Really, there are tons of good programs, but it just depends on how much you put into it. The best way for you to become a good ASL interpreter is to, along with an ITP, socialize with deaf people! You need to be as fluent in English and ASL as possible  before and as you start interpreting. Good luck!
201294
Does your resume say that you are looking for a specific job or is it vague and leaves the decision up to the employer to figure out what you want to do. An objective of finding an interesting job goes into the waste basket. An objective of finding a sales job where I can utilize my strong interpersonal skills gets kicked over to the sales dept. Are you only looking at ads or are you taking out the yellow pages and calling companies in your field and asking if you can fax over a resume and to who's attention. Only 10% of all jobs get advertised. Have you told everyone you know you are looking? 70% of people get their jobs through someone they know.
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Hello.  Yes I went to college and did my NVQ1 and 2 in BSL, hoping that it would enhance my abilities with the Autistic and challenged kids I work with.  Yes it did, but in the real world I have used it twice in 5 years!  Once to help a deaf passenger order a sandwich on a ferry and another to help a deaf lady ask if a cabinet came in a different colour!  Try at the local council offices and also the court house as they often require translators.  Failing that, Look on the net for Deaf Meeting clubs as they always know of jobs for hearing BSL experts.\n\nGood Luck!
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Honestly speaking there are no "perfect" jobs.\n\nFirst, you should research the industry you want to work in. This way you can find out what you want to do, and what it takes to pursue employment.\n\nWhy are you still continuing your education? There is nothing wrong with obtaining degrees but if you want to pursue a career you might want to consider putting your education on hold for the moment so you can focus better.\n\nThis is why research is so critical! You are going back and forth without making concrete decisions about what you really want to do.\n\nYou should speak with an adviser and career counselor at your college and university about your career goals.  This way you can put together a realistic plan of action to accomplish them.\n\nYou may want to consider going part-time and find an entry-level that will give you some experience to carry over after you graduate with your BA Degree.\n\nRemember, in many cases it does not matter how many degrees you have. Employers do want individuals who have a college education, but they are also looking for "real world" experience.\n\nIn your case work is very important because you have a family to take care of. \n\nI hope this info is helpful. \n\nCheck out the link below. This is worth reading about your career aspirations.\n\nhttp://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos050.htm
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Look into local staffing agencies, just pick up a phone book and try to find something that specialzes or includes your field. This may not get you a permanent job right away, but it will get you out there working and making some contacts. You never know who you will meet or what opportunites there are that you might just be missing out on. Try and keep your head up and believe in yourself, you have that degree, it's just a matter of time. Good luck...
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I have graduated and still have no idea what I want to do.  Try to get a hands on experience in the fields you are interested in.  It may turn out to be a disappointment.  Even if you have to volunteer, it would be worth it.  I did an internship the last year of college and was shocked and hated every minute of it, now, I'm a little stuck.  Get some experience and then make a decision.
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If you have either business experience or if you were considering double majoring (or maybe even minoring) in a business or management field, you should be able to land some mid-management job in corporate America somewhere.\nThe other thing you must realize is that alot of jobs are not degree specific. They want to see you got an education and they want you to be able to tell them how the skills you acquired through education and experience makes you a good fit for their team. What company could not benefit from someone who has training in organizational communication? You could probably find a job in a semmingly non-related field if you can just "sell" the skills you learned as being applicable to the position in which you are applying.\nMaybe the more appropraite question would be: what do you want to do? And can I find a way to either directly or indirectly make the skills I learn in the course of getting this degree applicable to what I want to do.
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It's ridiculous, but in your case be thankful that it was just a part-time job that doesn't mean much in the end - there are other part-time jobs to apply for, and you'll get one.  You could get a front-desk job at a hotel or a gym, for instance, and I'll bet you won't get the "overqualified" tripe on those - lots of people in those jobs are students or moonlighters.\n\nIt's worse, though, when you're unemployed from a career and really need a job and apply for positions that are below your level because you need to.  Being turned down as overqualified in that situation really does hurt, in more ways than one - and it does seem unfair.\n\nYou'll get something, though - you have a real life as a job-changing student.
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i also live in metro detroit and have been looking for a couple of months. the job market sucks here right now. i went on an interview the other day and it seems promising. i got the interview through working on a temp project at my husband's place of employment. a lot of other people on the project worked with a temp agency. that's an idea. you can work off and on and make some money while testing out companies. plus, if they are looking for permanent employees, they will consider you and you have an advantage having worked for them temporarily before.
649372
You are certainly qualified.  That is the problem.  I am currently a senior early childhood major (about to start my student teaching).  I have been told countless times that I need to get a job before I go for my master's degree because if I go straight for my master's degree after graduating with my BA, schools will not hire me because I would be higher on the pay scale.  School districts want to hire someone who is just starting out.  They want to pay the lowest amount possible.  Seeing as I am a female, I am also against the odds getting a job immediately because schools are searching for males to be early childhood teachers. A male would be hired before me anyday and schools look at the fact that males can coach sports. It's unfortunate about your situation.  With your experience, any school would be lucky enough to have you.\n\nGood luck.
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I'm sure there's still alot of bias with recruiting men only but as long as the experience and qualifications match the job duties and you pass any pre-employment physical exams, etc., have good refernces and a stable employment history...there's no reason a woman shouldn't be hired!  Consult your Human Rights office if you think you've been dicriminated against.  Good Luck!
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There is some good advice listed above.\n\nNetworking with other deaf people is a good way to hear about companies that hire the deaf.\n\nChecking with the State Department of Rehabilitation or Disabled Services or whatever its called in your state is probably the best idea.\n\nHow are his sign language abilities? A deaf friend of mine just graduated from college and she is now a substitute teacher at the state school for the deaf. Another deaf friend has very little education and he is a stock man at a warehouse.\n\nMy wife is very hard of hearing and she makes a very good living as a computer software consultant, most of which is done at home in front of a PC.\n\nHelp him to stay positive and have confidence in himself. Deaf people can do anything they want, except hear.
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As an Audiologist, I know what it is; but I've been out of grad. school for almost 15 years, so I can't address the other parts of your question.\n\nYou probably already know they have a website: \nhttp://www.nsslha.org/nsslha/\nThere are forums there, where you are more likely to get appropriate responses to your question.  \n\nGood luck with your studies!
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Unfortunately, the world is just not a fair place.  The person who graduated from a prestigious college with an advanced degree will always get the job.  I learned when I graduated that a bachelor's degree isn't worth the paper it's printed on when it comes to getting a job.  Less time and effort is expended by the employer if they hire someone with a master's or PhD. The worst from Harvard will always get paid more and get the better job than the person who graduated with honors from LCC (local community college).
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It doesn't disqualify you completely, it just makes it harder to find something.  It is better to put something than nothing.  Put down the information you do know, it is really hard to help people find jobs if we have no idea what they have done in the past.  If you leave it blank it just shows us you don't have any work history or any experience in anything.  \n\nTry putting together a resume at home and bring it with you when you go fill out applications, at least that will help in determining what skills you have.
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I have a BA in Criminal Justice and my wife a BS in psycology with a masters in social work.  My degree has made very little difference in my life because I chose a path of self employment.  In her life it means everything for the work she does.\n\nHere is one thing I want to point out though; if you stop at a BA/BS degree the difference in career choices will be minor.  If you plan on a career in mental health or counseling you will need advanced degrees and licenses.  Good luck.