Before coming to MND, Richard Dickerson’s life was hectic and his job search was frustrating. He was working on getting back into the groove of things after being incarcerated, but was having a problem finding employment in his field of structural wiring with a criminal conviction on his record.
Dickerson saw the sign for MND while visiting another service provider in the building and decided to give it a try. He enrolled in the Career Focus program in June 2012 and never looked back. At MND, Dickerson practiced interview skills and filling out job applications. He also discovered what employers expect before and after hiring. The main thing he took away from his experience at MND however, was the importance of talking about himself. Dickerson was used to letting his work speak for itself. He now knows to sell his skills and strengths to employers and has the confidence to do so.
After completing his training, Dickerson continued to job search diligently. He took care of his children and took odd jobs here and there to make ends meet. Finally, Dickerson’s hard work and training paid off. He was hired in late 2012 as a linesman doing low-voltage wiring and underground cabling. “When I was hired, I felt very much relieved,” Dickerson said. He plans on learning the aspects of this side of his field and excelling from here. “There is a good chance I will go back to school, but for now I want to work on getting my credentials and clearance back and bettering my skills.”
