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The NTID/New York State Department of Labor Job Fair

The NTID/New York State Department of Labor Job Fair. Interpreting for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Job Seekers. NTID Center on Employment. What is a job fair?. Event that many job seekers attend, usually lasts for several hours

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The NTID/New York State Department of Labor Job Fair

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  1. The NTID/New York State Department of Labor Job Fair Interpreting for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Job Seekers NTID Center on Employment

  2. What is a job fair? • Event that many job seekers attend, usually lasts for several hours • Company representatives set up information tables where people can meet them • Job hunters learn about employers and: • Career opportunities • Possible job openings (co-op and/or permanent) • Applicants can make a good impression on several employers in a short time • Employers learn quickly about talent pool

  3. Our Job Fair specifics • Our seventh annual Job Fair is on Tuesday, 10/23, from 1:30- 5:00 p.m., for deaf and hard of hearing job seekers • Job fair on LBJ first floor “street” • Organized by NTID Center on Employment (NCE) and NY State Department of Labor • Open to any deaf and hard of hearing job hunter without an admission fee • About 42 employers expected, including 13 who are attending for the first time • Some employer representatives will sign for themselves, and some deaf and hard of hearing people will not request an interpreter

  4. We appreciate your assistance! • NTID’s short-term goal is for deaf and hard of hearing job seekers to make good employer contacts • Long-term goal is for applicants to match up with employers for co-op and/or permanent positions • We need your help in facilitating communication between the job hunters and the hearing company representatives for a specific employer. • We want you to get some real-world experience interpreting in this kind of setting

  5. Job Fair interpreting preparation  Plan for your assignment • Faculty member and interpreting students will be assigned to a specific employer • Look at student’s Webpage from NCE Website: www.ntid.rit.edu/nce/jobfair_students.php • Review NTID/RIT academic program information for desired majors, from NCE employer handouts, and through NCE Website: www.ntid.rit.edu/nce/emp_ntid_program.php • Note new technical vocabulary and find out how to sign those terms • Dress appropriately for the Job Fair, wear “Interpreter” nametag provided by NCE

  6. Talk to the job seeker first, if possible • Ask if they want an interpreter, stay near if no • Introduce yourself to the person • Discuss their communication needs • Which sign communication mode will be used? • Will they voice for themselves or will you do voice interpreting? • Ask them what their major is • Request a look at their resume • Check with them about unfamiliar words/signs • What to do if there is a line and not much time

  7. Approaching an employer There may be a line of people waiting • Person meets employer representative, who stands either behind, next to, or in front of table • Interpreter stands next to company representative • Initial meeting for screening purposes • Person will generally only have a few minutes with each employer • They quickly present their qualifications and give the recruiter their resume

  8. Ideal introduction • Janet Smith: Good afternoon, my name is Janet Smith. • Mr. Williams: Good afternoon, Ms. Smith, I am Steven Williams, the Personnel Director at Hadley Company. It is nice to meet you. • Janet Smith: It is nice to meet you, Mr. Williams.

  9. What job seeker says next “I am an applied computer technology major, and will graduate with an associates degree next year. This summer I am looking for a co-op job in website development. Does your company have a department that does that kind of work? Here is a copy of my resume.”

  10. Questions job seeker may ask • What kinds of skills are you looking for? • Do you hire co-ops, and if so, for what quarters? • When do you want people to begin work? • When will you interview and make hiring decisions?

  11. More questions from job seeker • Is there someone else at your company you suggest I contact? • Has your company hired any deaf or hard of hearing people in the past? • May I please have your business card (and other information about your company)?

  12. Questions employer may ask • What type of job are you looking for? • Tell me about your skills/experience? • When are you available to begin work, and for how long? • What geographic area do you prefer? • If you were hired, how would you communicate on the job? • Are there any accommodations you would need?

  13. Typical closing statements • If the employer is interested in the job seeker, they explain what the next step in the hiring process will be • Job hunter makes a closing statement, such as, “Thank you for the information. It was nice to to meet you. I plan to be in touch with you in the future. ”

  14. Thanks! • Your involvement really makes a difference for the job seekers and employer representatives! • The NTID Center on Employment truly appreciates your willingness to give of your time and energy for this event, and hopes you find interpreting in this kind of setting beneficial.

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