Hey You, with the Company: Hire Me!

In an age beset by financial difficulties, hundreds of thousands of people find themselves out of work. And I, being one to follow a trend, am no different.

Having been laid off one week after my company's holiday party and one week before Christmas, (classy timing), I initially relished the time off as an opportunity to do what I "really wanted to do" ... whatever that might be. I threw myself into a creative job search, landing an internship at a high-end showroom two days after being laid off. After a few months of feet-blistering thirteen-hour days, I came to realize that I needed something even more creative to whet my artistic thirst.

I then snagged an internship at a cool, artsy magazine. After interning for barely a month I was promoted to freelance writer, a position I still currently hold and adore. Sadly it's not steady work as the magazine is only published six times a year, so while the money and experience are wonderful, I yearn for a day-to-day position.

I want to have a reason to wake up in the morning, change my clothes and get out of the house. I want to use my creative brain for something more than quirky tweets and stylish outfit choices. I want to be part of your company!

That's right. I want you to hire me for your company. It doesn't matter the field; Journalism, Marketing, Psychology (I have a bachelors in Psychology), Fashion ... I'll even try my hand at singing if it gives me sense of purpose. I know that I could be an asset at any company.

Won't you give me my golden opportunity?

Please email me at [e-mail] for resume requests and references.

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Comments

[JobExchange]

Liz - good luck with your search. I have no doubt this article will get you the attention you -- and all job seekers -- need these days to stand out.

With so many people out of work and the numbers climbing each day, I think everyone needs to take advantage of whatever tools are out there to give them an edge. For you, it's this article and a large readership through HuffPo.

For me, since going through outplacement counseling, I have NEVER walked away from an interview without a job offer. Literally. This two-week, hands-on training was THE BEST parting gift that my former employer could have given to me. I actually found a company that offers a retail version of this service (normally your company would pay upwards of 15% of your salary to give you this training) for individuals.

Hopefully this -- or something like it -- can assist folks with landing one of the few jobs that are out there. I've written about it here: http://undergroundjobnetwork.com/?p=2091. I hope you and your readers find it helpful.

Good luck all!

[ValleyAlly]

I definitely think this summarizes what many people in our generation are experiencing right now. I feel like the taboo on saying that you're unemployed has been lifted by the vast amount of people in this situation, and I think it's great that you've written this unabashed article to show that being unemployed isn't something to be embarrassed of and people should start to utilize creative tactics to find a job. You're a very talented writer, but I think you have the ability to excel in any career path & I think it's only going to be a matter of time before someone scoops you up. :)

[Thejoker51]

This is a great article about the difficulties finding a job in today's economy. I don't think singing would be the best course of action but with a solid background and determination in any of the many fields you're qualified in, you're bound to find something. Best of luck!

[LumberJohn]

This is a fantastic article. I can't think of a better description for the difficulty in finding a job in a creative field. I hope someone out there decides to give you a shot! Keep up the great writing!

[brooklynbroad]

Liz, you seem like a very driven person and I am sure that you will successfully snatch a position in fashion thats fitting for you. Keep up the hard work and I bet something will turn up. HIRE THIS GIRL!! she obviously knows her stuff! Good luck!!