Writing your resume
A resume is a snapshot of your strengths, especially the how of why you are better than the others who have also applied. Your resume is a tool with one specific purpose: to win an interview. A resume is an advertisement, nothing more, nothing less.
Take this scenario.
Radio Broadcasting:
What is radio broadcasting?
Broadcasting forms a very large segment of the mass media.
Radio stations and networks; broadcast a variety of programs, such as national and local news, talk shows, music programs, movies, other entertainment, and advertisements.
Stations produce some of these programs, most notably news programs, in their own studios; however, much of the programming is done outside the broadcasting industry.
Technical Writing
What is technical writing?
Technical writing comprises the preparation of technical content for books, help manuals, online/classroom courses and product documentation, etc. This material may be about software packages/programs or about hardware products – their specifications, properties, usage requirements, technical details, etc.
Journalism
What is journalism?
Are you inquisitive, have a nose for news, do you have a flair for writing; strong on spelling and grammar: can you write about how your brother fought over something without being too verbose or boring? If yes, then journalism may be your true calling.
Journalism as a process is essentially a way of sifting through information for facts and then summarising those facts with words, pictures and sounds.
A successful journalist is one who is interested in all fields. Here are some traits that are imperative for a good journalist.
What is voice and accent training?
Voice and accent training is a growing avenue with BPO companies (Business Process Outsourcing). Also referred to as call centres, these companies exist in all sectors of business including banking, utilities, manufacturing, security, market research, pharmaceuticals, catalogue sales, credit collections and airline/hotel reservations etc.
Translation as a career:
Introduction
Technological developments have drastically transformed the career landscape of the visually impaired during the past decade. Innovations such as screen readers as well as the increased popularity of the Internet have opened crucial windows of opportunity to the blind. One of the career options that has become a reality in the wake of this technological revolution is translation. With the world shrinking into a global village, linguistic abilities are being appreciated more than ever.
Where to begin?
Employment and the Disabilities Act
Blind and partially sighted people are able to do most jobs. Sometimes specialist support or equipment is required to assist them in carrying out some tasks required in their job role.
The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995
Who has rights for employment under the Act?
All government, government affiliated and government funded organisations are required to reserve at least 3% of their vacancies for potential employees With:
Guidelines for employers
Job description and person specification
When compiling the job description and person specification for an identified vacancy, care should be taken to ensure that neither of these contain requirements which may preclude an application from somebody who has a sight problem. For example, is a requirement to drive essential or are there alternative methods of getting around which are worth considering?
Reaching potential employees
Hiring a Person with Vision Impairment
If your company has decided to hire persons with visual impairments, you need to be commended for this enlightened step. Though it certainly means that persons with disabilities are afforded a fair and equitable opportunity at your workplace, there are some measures that you need to think about.
PREPARING FOR AN INTERVIEW
• Make sure your company's employment offices and your interviewing location(s) are accessible to applicants with visual difficulties.
Applicable w.e.f. April, 2005
Govt. of India
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment,
Shastri Bhawan
New Delhi
Guidelines for Issue of Disability Certificates
Family pension
Postage
“BLIND LITERATURE” PACKETS
Deductions in the Income Tax Act for a person with disability
There are special tax concessions in the Income Tax Act for disabled persons.
National Handicapped Finance And Development Corporation (NHFDC)
Scribe related circular for RRB exam Indian Railways
The Magnetic Time Company has launched MT1, a software that can make mobile phones speak aloud. It has been developed specifically for visually-impaired users. For a nominal cost of 23 pounds (Rupees 1,840 approximately) the software can be installed onto a Personal Digital Assistant, mobile phones or mp3 players.
MT1 is compatible with email programmes and operating systems Windows 2000 and XP. However, while it can read emails aloud, including 'from,' 'to' and 'subject' lines, it is unable to read symbols or web addresses.
Global disasters such as the Asian tsunami and the Kashmir earthquake attracted more public donations last year, due to which the smaller charities in the U.K. have suffered financial crunch. One such organisation, the National Talking Newspapers and Magazines, U.K., lost up to a fifth of its income, in the year 2005.
As the funds started shrinking, the charity that produces recorded selections from newspapers and magazines for blind and visually impaired people feared closure.
With large, clearly visible buttons displayed on the screen, visually impaired people can quickly and easily navigate the ‘LiveReader’ menus using the touch monitor. When the user puts a document to be read or edited under an integrated digital camera, the system scans and processes the text within seconds and reads the words.
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