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Employment issues affect many members of the congenital heart community in unique ways that require awareness of rights, accommodations, and strategic approaches to the job market. Talent acquisition expert Nicholle Bilodeau and HR professional Sherein Miceli offer invaluable insights from both sides of the hiring desk.

• When to disclose your heart condition to employers depends on personal preference and whether accommodations will be needed
• Americans with Disabilities Act protections allow for workplace accommodations without waiting periods
• Insurance benefits should be carefully evaluated to ensure your cardiologists and specialists are covered
• CHDers bring unique strengths to the workplace including perseverance and adaptability to change
• Networking is crucial in today's job market, with 90% of interviews coming through professional connections
• Resumes should be tailored to each position and limited to two pages, focusing on relevant recent experience
• Employers legally cannot ask about medical conditions during interviews
• Interview notes can be requested within one year if you suspect discrimination
• Passion for your work can be a powerful selling point during interviews when appropriately shared

Join us next month for our episode about secondary transplants, exploring what happens when heart transplant recipients need another transplant.

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What if your personal journey with a congenital heart defect could shape a meaningful career in healthcare? Join us as we explore this compelling intersection of life experience and professional aspiration. Our guests, including Lorrie Hill, Christy Stillman, and Roslyn Rivera, share their remarkable transitions from CHD patients to healthcare professionals. Their stories illustrate not just the resilience and determination demanded by their journeys, but also the unique perspective they bring to their roles as medical caregivers and advocates.

Lorrie, Christy, and Roslyn provide insights into how personal history fuels their passion for advocating better care and support for CHD patients worldwide. Discover how Christy's transformative work in creating transition programs for CHD patients is changing lives, and hear from Lorrie about her dedication to educating patients with accessible medical information. Listen as Annie Ulchak, one of our hosts, discusses the importance of effective communication and the global push for improved care standards, ensuring that CHD patients receive tailored and comprehensive care.

Our heartfelt discussions also cover the emotional and physical challenges faced by adults with CHD, from post-operative recovery to navigating employment issues. Explore the importance of empathy and mental health support in enhancing patient care, and learn about the collective effort needed to overcome barriers in healthcare for the CHD community. We wrap up this episode by inviting you to continue the conversation on social media and encourage support for our ongoing advocacy through our website.

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