My start with HireAbility Vermont:
As a medical provider, I had seen HireAbility Vermont come across my desk on multiple occasions. After my brain injury, it was mentioned that it might be a possibility. It took me about 18 months to recover from my second brain injury. I finally realized that I was going to need some help to kind of revamp what I can do and figure out employment. I thought of HireAbility Vermont.
Because of my background in medicine, I still wanted to be helpful in the medical field. I was looking for a position that allowed me to use my experience and background. I sat down with my counselor and talked about what I might be looking for in terms of a job. We discussed a plan, came up with some goals, and she hooked me up with Vermont Association of Business Industry and Rehabilitation (VABIR). The team was really helpful and worked with me on updating my resume, showcasing the benefits of someone with my background.
I’m most proud of my ability to be flexible, not stress out about the outcome so much, and learn about myself through the process. I learned a lot about my strengths, and the skills that I could take to a new job, even though I wasn’t going to be working as a provider anymore.
My advice for anyone who is thinking about connecting with HireAbility Vermont:
Don’t wait. If you’re thinking about it at all, call them now. They will get you started as slowly or as quickly as you want. They will take it in steps and give you as much or as little information as you want or need. And it’s all steps! It’s a great process!