Lee Needs A Job
Now that we're firmly planted in November I can officially announce that after two good years working as an IT Manager for a prestigious property development/investment firm based in London's Mayfair district I too have become victim to the dreaded economic downturn and find myself seeking employment. Usual story, the company needed to downscale considerably and that meant downscaling IT also; so here I am, looking for work!
I'm unemployed but not unhappy
I could get rather upset and wallow in misery but that's not how I roll. I see this as an opportunity to find a nice new challenge to sink my teeth into and I'm rather keen on finding a role in digital marketing and/or community management as these are things I've actually been doing for a number of years but more as a hobby or a bolt on to previous employment roles.
Social media maven (tongue in cheek :p)
I think it's fair to say that I have a rather good understanding of social media and it's associated tools and techniques. Amongst other things, I have over 12,000 followers on Twitter, a very well read blog and I'm not a spammer so that's got to mean something, right?
Are you looking for a job too?
This blog post actually has a dual purpose. Obviously my main objective here is to promote myself and find some work; preferably something I WANT to do. The other purpose is that I firmly believe that in the current climate anyone in my position (and there are quite a few) needs to stand head and shoulders above the rest so now is a good time for polishing that personal brand! If like me you're looking for work, get out there and shout about it! Get blogging, get tweeting and get engaging (does that work in that context?). Of course if you do nothing but shout about needing a job you won't get much of a following so you'll need to do a bit of work. You've probably got some time on your hands now so start creating content that interests you and I can guarantee that it will interest others too. If you're writing about things you enjoy, it's actually pretty easy. Try it. Out of that your personal brand will be born, you will gain a following and opportunities to network. Don't go follower crazy either. There are various techniques for gaining followers quickly and I advise against all of them. The best thing you can do by far is be yourself and engage with other people sharing your interests.
Hire me... Please...
At the moment I'm collaborating with a professional copy writer on my CV (resume) using Google Wave, which in it's self is pretty exciting but I can send you a draft version if you're desperate to employ me right now. (I'm being positive here, OK?)
If you know of any positions currently vacant that might fit someone like me, please contact me by one of the means listed below:
Email: me@leeneedsajob.com
Twitter: @LStacey
MSN: msn@leestacey.com
Skype: pilchardmusic
GWave: lee.a.stacey@googlewave.com
Thanks for reading and...
Giz a job! :D
Lee Stacey - Musician / Geek / Thinker
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