Nick Lands Position at H&R Block

We’re so pleased to share this letter from Meadowlark client Nick, who is supported by our Senior Job Developer Delana Quinn.

Before I began service with my job coach Delana, within Meadowlark I felt defeated in trying to find a job after all the recovery from military service. I would get interviews but never past that. I started feeling like society didn't want me, even though I wanted to work again in society and give in return. I didn't want to go back to college, I just wanted to work and get my life back on track after a large gap in my employment history.

I went into vocal rehabilitation and a few months in I decided it wouldn't hurt to get a job coach to help me find a job.  Was assigned to Meadowlark and Delana became my job coach. We discussed what my goals were and what I wanted to do for a job. We did a few job shadows. Revamped my resume. The first three jobs applied for positions that fit my resume. I got through the initial wave and got interview requests. I did my first interview with H&R Block for the front desk. During the interview she seemed that I would be a great fit for Accelerated Tax Associate with my technology background and human resources.

I was hesitant, but I've always loved learning new things, so I took the job. With no background in taxes, I was worried if I wasn't going to fit in. But with training and the will to challenge myself. I found that I enjoyed the job and learning how to do taxes and operate software programs. Also become good at doing customer service and trying to find solutions for the client and be understanding of their situation. I am very grateful to be given this job and to have gotten job coaching help from Delana at Meadowlark! She is an excellent job coach and goes the extra mile thank you, Delana!