Hi David: That is a common problem and no database is going to help since the customer has their own database managing the tracking or crm applications depending on the vendor who provided their software. They may have their own programming staff who created the software in-house and if so they may be able to make it accessible. Otherwise it is a matter of getting the names of their software packages and researching them to find out if any are accessible and then look for jobs using the accessible software. The other alternative is to have a scriptor script whatever software is being used, the State may pay for this via the Commission for the Blind or something - not sure. If the entity you want to work for is a Government or related contractor they may need to, by law, make the software accessible or pick something else but private companies are not, as far as I know, required to make a job accessible unless the regulations have changed or I misunderstand them. If it were me I would find 2 or 3 popular commercial packages and learn to use them and, or, have them scripted so you can use them and then filter the job hunt based on what you know - a bad choice but it might work. The key here is to find some way of using the companys software or using something that can tie into their software or even a stand-alon package that the boss will approve of but then you wouldn't be tied into their crm or tracking systems. You might have the State create a black box against a stand-alone package that ties into the companys systems, just some programming, but you would need to have them hire a programmer, have the company agree to it and then learn to use the new platform. I am thinking that scripting an existing crm and, or, tracking platform created in a popular venue would be the way to go since it is the most common practice I believe. You really need to keep a list of the software they are using and ask around to see if any of it has already been scripted and then get prices for a pro, like the WindowEyes staff, to script the most popular ones or the ones you are most interested in. That said, I think I would consider talking to the JAWS scripting staff since the status of WindowEyes is in question lately and scripting a complex crm system could be expensive for either you, if you get the job, or the State if they will pay for the service. Good Hunting! Rick USA -----Original Message----- From: Dave [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2016 11:33 AM To: Rick Thomas <[email protected]>; Window-Eyes Discussion List <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Data Bases
Hi Rick, The answer is Yes, to all of those. Actually, what I am running into is when I contact potential employers, I do not recognize any of the Customer or Bug Tracking Software they use. My last employer was so cheap he wouldn't spend any money for this kind of thing, so myself and the other guys in the department used several Freeware packages. I rarely recognize any tracking software mentioned by potential employers. So I have no idea if any Screen Reader will work, and usually, the person I am speaking to is depending upon me to know, since they don't get a lot of Blind applicants. -- This then turns into a Stalemate situation as they don't know anything, and I can not help them either. To show up with my copy of Window Eyes and install it on their system, and go through all of the headakes that usually come, I have yet to find an employer this patient, to take up the time to see if my Screen Reader will work on their systems. I am told to come back when I find out if my screen reader will work with what ever software they are using. And so far, the answer is I don't know, or No, or Kind of. Not complaining here, but just stating what I've run into the very few times I've actually had someone take an interest. The last time was over a year ago. I slacked off looking because it was like Spitting into the Wind. Then in the last month or two, I am back to looking again, and the Database question has come up again. Perhaps I need to change the type of job I am looking for. Maybe I should be a software Tester, or a Web Site tester when I grow up? Grumpy Dave Dave <[email protected]> _______________________________________________ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/archive%40mail-archive.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com
