Wayne White

How did you pick your career? Did you know all along?

I chose my career journey because I realized there are not too many agencies that help people one on one make the transition back to the regular work force. So as a naval veteran and had to work with the ups and downs of having multiple disabilities and maintained work for the last thirty years and now who wants to help others start their personal journey of employment.

What is the one piece of career advice you wish someone gave you when you were younger?

Simply never give up and learn from the downs, they shall become ups and motivate you to greatness.

When you were a student, did you do anything outside of school to build skills or get knowledge that has helped your career?

I worked while attending classes, yes I missed the college life fun, but it made me more rounded and prepared for the workforce.

What is the biggest challenge you had to overcome to get to where you are now professionally? How did you overcome it?

My biggest challenge was being judged before you truly see what I can do and who I truly am. By working harder and never have doubts in my abilities.

In layperson terms, what do you actually do at work?

Act as a liaison between employee and employers when hiring a person with a disability and/or a transitioning veteran, assist with an employer’s unique placement needs in filling blue and white-collar employment needs and also assess job site for safety and also interview, screen and test potential employees for an employer, with regards to filling job orders.

What is it like when your job gets tough?

I take a moment and realize why I do what I do and remember why I love what I do.

How did you start building your network?

I wrote blogs about the field I work in, I posted to LinkedIn and Bebee about what I do and why and also connect with agencies and people who share my visions.

When did you get your first Big Break? How did you get it? How did it go?

My big break, well I am still waiting for my big break, but I have several little breaks that may result in the big break I need to get over the career journey hump.

What is the most useful piece of career advice you got as a student, and who gave it to you?

Never give up on your dreams and passions.

Did anyone ever oppose your career plans when you were young or push you in a direction you did not want to go?

Yes, and what I did was channel and learn from the criticism and grow from what I have learned.