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People: 20-Year-Old with Autism Pens Viral Letter to His ‘Future Employer’: ‘Take a Chance on Me’
March 17, 2021 After deciding he’d like to pursue a career in animation, 20-year-old Ryan Lowry penned a heartfelt message to his “future employer” that described his talents and passions, while also noting that he has autism. Ryan, who recently celebrated his birthday, posted the handwritten letter to LinkedIn. In it, he described his gift of…
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CNN: A man with autism asks future employers to ‘take a chance on me’ in a heartfelt, handwritten viral letter
March 16, 2021 A soon-to-be high school graduate started his job search in a unique way – he wrote a candid open letter and posted it on LinkedIn. Ryan Lowry has autism and wants future employers to understand that while he may learn in a different way, he is worth taking a chance on. “I realize that…
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Today: Man with autism writes powerful cover letter, leads to 7 million views on LinkedIn
March 16, 2021 Some may regard cover letters as relics of the past — not Ryan Lowry. The 20-year-old’s handwritten cover letter posted on LinkedIn has now been viewed nearly 7 million times — and might just lead to his dream job. In the poignant letter addressed to his “future employer,” Lowry wrote that he has autism,…
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Fox News: Young man with autism moves LinkedIn with candid cover letter: ‘Take a chance on me’
March 15, 2021 It’s a full time job to find a job, but one young man with autism knew just what to say in a candid cover letter that’s struck a chord on LinkedIn. In an open letter shared to the career site two weeks ago, Ryan Lowry of Virginia explained that he has autism, and a great sense of humor,…
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ABC-7 Washington: ‘Take a chance on me’: Young man with autism pens poignant cover letter that goes viral
February 8, 2021 It’s been a wondrous birthday for Ryan Lowry of Leesburg. Gifts to enjoy and a Zoom call with his Dad who’s traveling. Rob Lowry says to his son during the Zoom call Friday night, “Are you having a big day or what?” “Yes, I’m having a big day,” replies Ryan. His father…