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I applied for jobs and received two calls. One picks up the machine all the time. I left her a message to call me and leave an appointment, and I'd call back to confirm it.

The other one I called and she asked me a question, then said she had to go and would call me back. I said that I cannot receive calls and if I could call her back. She told me a time for tomorrow, but I said I had a committment and if she had another time. The relay typed "laughs" and she gave me a 3 o'clock appointment. I also told her that if it's easier to do an interview that it would work. She said, "Not at this time." So I said that I'd call her tomorrow at 3 pm. What do you think? Should I avoid the phone and go there in person at that time? I'd explain that I felt it would be best to meet in person because I know that the phone can be uncomfortable for a lot of people.

I always forget that most of the jobs I have gotten is from being there in person. I never use the phone. I use it after they interview me. I don't know why I give the relay a chance. Most people say things that makes you think that they might be avoiding you.

Any advice?

Thank you. Also, what form of communication worked for you the best when you get a call or follow-up an application?

Does it work for you if you have someone else make the call for you?
 
ClearSky said:
I applied for jobs and received two calls. One picks up the machine all the time. I left her a message to call me and leave an appointment, and I'd call back to confirm it.

The other one I called and she asked me a question, then said she had to go and would call me back. I said that I cannot receive calls and if I could call her back. She told me a time for tomorrow, but I said I had a committment and if she had another time. The relay typed "laughs" and she gave me a 3 o'clock appointment. I also told her that if it's easier to do an interview that it would work. She said, "Not at this time." So I said that I'd call her tomorrow at 3 pm. What do you think? Should I avoid the phone and go there in person at that time? I'd explain that I felt it would be best to meet in person because I know that the phone can be uncomfortable for a lot of people.

I always forget that most of the jobs I have gotten is from being there in person. I never use the phone. I use it after they interview me. I don't know why I give the relay a chance. Most people say things that makes you think that they might be avoiding you.

Any advice?

Thank you. Also, what form of communication worked for you the best when you get a call or follow-up an application?

Does it work for you if you have someone else make the call for you?
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Actually, I think being there at 3:00 would be an excellent idea. If she has set aside time for a phone appointment to speak with you, then all the better to use that time to speak in person.
 
What was weird is that she said to call her after 7:30 pm. I called her at 7:40 pm, and she said she had a client to attend to. I don't know if she didn't plan to make time for my call.
 
It sounds as if she is just putting you off, and hoping that you will loose interest and then go away. She knows that she cannot legally refuse you an interview or a job that you are qualified for because of your deafness, and she is looking for an easy way out. Don't give it to her.

Do you have an email address for her? Perhaps you could send her an email stating that you have attempted to comply with what she has asked regarding phone calls, etc., and have not received an appropriate response from her. Request in writing another appointment, and if she does not respond appropriately, you have the foundation of a discrimination claim. But keep records of every time you have contacted her. That is why I suggested email. It gives a ready transcript of the conversation.
 
LOL jillio! Thanks for the tip! I searched this place online and found her name and pic on it. Guess what? It includes her hours, and it doesn't appear that she works on Wednesday, but she doesn't work this late on a Tuesday. Ha, if she's not there. I will let them know what I was there for, then I will e-mail the place directly to her since it's a general e-mail. She should get it because she's involved in administration.

Oh, but also relay service allow you to print the phone calls, so that's another awesome idea to keep copies of.

Thanks!:ty:
 
You are quite welcome! If I can be of any more help, just let me know.
 
Well, I went in person instead of calling back the next day. The person was there and even knew who I was. She said she thought she should have made an interview. Well, things went normal.

The other person who's answering machine always picks up, well...I went in person and she wasn't there. I got the same phone to call them, so I left. I went ahead and used the general e-mail address I found online and no one seem to have forwarded or responded to the e-mail requesting her e-mail address.

I called to the main front desk, and I explained to the person that I needed the manager on the phone because I had already left a message. I explained that the relay can be uncomfortable and may be why she's not responding. She said she'd leave a message on her desk and gave me an e-mail. The receptionist was telling me how the manager has five other locations, so there wasn't a specific hour they could tell me when the manager would be there.

The e-mail was not delivered. I re-sent the same e-mail to the main e-mail with her name on the subject line. No response.

I called again today explaining the same thing. The receptionist just said that there's nothing she or anyone could do that she is at 5 other locations, so they couldn't specify a time frame I could see the manager. I explained how my e-mail got returned, so she stated the e-mail. Either the last receptonist or the relay did not add an extra letter. It went through, but I haven't heard back today.

I am thinking I should go back and request to speak with the supervisor because there ought to be one while the other is at the other locations. What if this doesn't work?

I got a call from her last Monday and returned the call the following day to her answering machine. I sent the e-mail last Thursday, Friday and Today (that's between wrong e-mail, main e-mail to correct e-mail address).

I know it was labor day weekend, but I didn't hear that excuse on the phone. Help!
 
Send one more email, and let her know in the email that copies will be going to the appropriate agencies if you do not receive a response.
 
You don't site what agency? Like Dept. of Labor or file for discrimination against disability?
 
ClearSky said:
You don't site what agency? Like Dept. of Labor or file for discrimination against disability?
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Start with the State Dept. of Labor and the NAD legal dept. I'm not sure what type of business you are applying to, but any other agencies that regulate that particular type of business.
 
Thanks, I will e-mail her again. Thanks!

*I don't state extra info since this is a very public searchable forum through google.*
 
ClearSky said:
Thanks, I will e-mail her again. Thanks!

*I don't state extra info since this is a very public searchable forum through google.*
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Oh, I understand, and agree with your logic. I was just clarifying why I couldn't be very specific. ;)
 
I prefer emails to communicate with boss instead of using relay to call cuz relay is complicated soemtimes those days blah. but lately I think people doesn't understand relay and the meaning of using emails cuz using emails is easier than calling thru relay but better than nothing.

good luck with your job interview if that does go thru clearsky :thumb:
 
I decided to mail her a letter instead without threatening her to file a complaint. We'll see how she will handle it.

I have had a few people make bealivable excuses like they got other people to interview or some S#IT. I don't know if they are discriminating enought file a complaint. I have contacted my Vocational Rehab counselor for help. I keep notes of every place that has called me and what they have said.

Harder than looking for regular jobs because it requires interacting with clients.
 
ClearSky said:
I decided to mail her a letter instead without threatening her to file a complaint. We'll see how she will handle it.

I have had a few people make bealivable excuses like they got other people to interview or some S#IT. I don't know if they are discriminating enought file a complaint. I have contacted my Vocational Rehab counselor for help. I keep notes of every place that has called me and what they have said.

Harder than looking for regular jobs because it requires interacting with clients.
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Good for you Clearsky. Keep all of your documentation. It could help your VR counselor to help you, as well.

Hang in there. I know it's tough.
 
I got a response the other day by e-mail, and she said that she got my voice message the first time in response to her voice message that she got my application. She got my application and?????????????????

Then she said she doesn't have any time to conduct an interview because she's busy with projects and blah blah blah blah.

She didn't give me a clear explanation! I told her that people don't call to leave a message that they received my application. I also told her that people are busy that they don't need to know that she's busy.

It's not my problem! You notice that she didn't say that she is not hiring? Just no time for interviews. PFFFt!

Have any of you gotten a call just solely to tell you that they got your application and no interview?

She never wrote back. I think she's clearly discriminating. I don't feel that she gave me a clear explanation. What does it sound like to you?

Normally people send you a post card that they got your resume, but they never call to tell you that they got your application leaving you their phone number to waste your time to hear them that they are not hiring. Bulls*it! They hear the relay and freak out.

I talked to my VR counselor about it, and I am meeting with her. She said she has either a job placement or advocate to help, but I am gonna talk to her more about what they do. I have had a job placement before, but it was not impressed because they don't do anything more than what you already do at home on your own time.
 
ClearSky said:
I applied for jobs and received two calls. One picks up the machine all the time. I left her a message to call me and leave an appointment, and I'd call back to confirm it.

The other one I called and she asked me a question, then said she had to go and would call me back. I said that I cannot receive calls and if I could call her back. She told me a time for tomorrow, but I said I had a committment and if she had another time. The relay typed "laughs" and she gave me a 3 o'clock appointment. I also told her that if it's easier to do an interview that it would work. She said, "Not at this time." So I said that I'd call her tomorrow at 3 pm. What do you think? Should I avoid the phone and go there in person at that time? I'd explain that I felt it would be best to meet in person because I know that the phone can be uncomfortable for a lot of people.

I always forget that most of the jobs I have gotten is from being there in person. I never use the phone. I use it after they interview me. I don't know why I give the relay a chance. Most people say things that makes you think that they might be avoiding you.

Any advice?

Thank you. Also, what form of communication worked for you the best when you get a call or follow-up an application?

Does it work for you if you have someone else make the call for you?
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Okay, you're only following up on a job application. You call the person at 3:00 when you promised. You do NOT show up at their office, as this is NOT a job interview, unless they say it is.
 
What do you mean by only one phone call? You got twelve messages saying that they found someone else LOL.

The manager said she got my phone call originally before I called the receptionists twice and e-mailed her more than once when she was never answering. I wrote her a personal letter, and she said she got my original message, but she's not conducting any interviews.

I wrote back saying that no one calls to just tell you that they got your application and leaves a phone number (not in this wording but basically).

The human resources manager wrote saying the same thing that it's practice for them to say to every applicant that they got their application.

Do you think that's true? Have you had polite phone calls letting you know someone got your resume or application on your voice message, then when you call back or get a response like me saying they are not conducting interviews? WHAT?

I am thinking whether or not it's wise to reply to her one more time or leave it and file a complaint.

I have a question. If I get a job elsewhere, do I have to drop filing the complaint?

Thank you.
 
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