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VIDEO DESC & TRANSCRIPT: The NAD logo appears on bottom right corner as a watermark. On-screen graphic with comic style with black and white video footage in background shows title: “STARTING THE SEARCH…”

On-screen-text ID: JOHN / NTID CAREER CENTER DIRECTOR

JOHN: It’s important that the person has a clear job search plan: what kind of position are you looking for, where do you want to work – and I don’t mean which company but geographically. Are you looking for a job in the north east, south east, west, or the mid-west? Figure out where you are looking for a job. You don’t want to say “anywhere” because it is too broad. You need to decide which kind of company do you want to work for – a small company, big company, federal agency, or a non-profit organization?

On-screen graphic with comic style with a “wow” factor spins into frame as the background video freezes in black and white: JOB SEARCH PLAN.

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On-screen-text ID: DARIAN / NC DSDHH REGIONAL MANAGER

DARIAN: The first thing deaf people should do when they’re looking for a job is to make sure that job is the right fit for you. People shouldn’t just apply to any random job.

On-screen graphic with comic style with a “wow” factor spins into frame as the background video freezes in black and white: RIGHT FIT.

DARIAN: You could get overwhelmed. Apply to jobs that tell you “Yes, this job is for me!”

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On-screen-text ID: ISIDORE / HR MANAGER

ISIDORE: Get to know the company. Check out the company’s website. Do a bit a research.

On-screen graphic with comic style with a “wow” factor spins into frame as the background video freezes in black and white: GET TO KNOW THEM.

ISIDORE: For instance, some have their company policies available online – read them!

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JOHN: Talk to people. Ask people what do they know about that company. Do they have a positive experience? If they do, how so? Find out if they enjoy working for that company.
On-screen graphic with comic style with a “wow” factor spins into frame as the background video freezes in black and white: ASK AROUND.

On-screen-text ID: KEVIN / NC VR STATEWIDE COORDINATOR

KEVIN: Some jobs require a college degree while others don’t. Some jobs have entry level positions.

On-screen graphic with comic style with a “wow” factor spins into frame as the background video freezes in black and white: REQUIREMENTS.

KEVIN: What kind of job you want really depends on you. You’re the one who’s looking for a job.

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