The Economy ate my job - lets work together!

[Carol Doms]

Greetings all.

My name is Carol Doms

I think this migiht be a good place to share and dialog about unemployment and job opportunities, encourage one another, share tips etc.

I met several folks at SMCKC event on 1/24 at NK. Of which I did let people I met that I am looking for work. I understand there was another person there also got laid off, athought I didn't get a chance to meet him (or her).

Ok, so what did I do in my former employment life? I was the Corporate Librarian at NK. Think of me as a detective of information. I used the web and various resources to get the information needed by our company and clients. I know my the CEO boasted if I couldn't find it, the inforamtion didn't exist. I thought that was a bit of overstatement, but appreicated the confidence he had in me. One of my biggest disappointments, is that I was getting into social media on the business side when I got laid off. I was starting to do some social media monitoring projects with Chris Kovac, where I found that my searching skills were a natural with monitoring software. I think I could be a benefit to social media monitoring companies, that could use advice from a end user/searcher perspective and in customer service/training new users.
Still looking at traditional library jobs, but those are far and few between these days, So I am looking outside the box.

So this is where I am at. Currently at home, job searching. So if you are unemployed, share your story. If you are employed and know of opportunities, pass them on. Also if you get work, share the good news.

[sam92077]

Hi Carol and others,
I j ust wanted to let you know that my company - Family Features is hiring a media account manager. I think the ad is on Career Builder, but I don't want those cookies on my work computer :) so I'm copying and pasting the job desciription from the original document. Just fairwarning: if anyone is looking to use social media in your job, this is not the job for you at this time. It might happen eventually, but right now, we've been given a no go on any social media projects. I'm working on generating awareness of the importance and value of social media, but for now, it's not a priority.

However, this is a great company to work for and the job is a lot of fun. It's equal to my position. If you have any questions, let me know.


Media Account Manager

Family Features—an innovative marketing and PR services company—works with America’s leading brands and provides ready-to-publish print and online content to more than 3,000 newspapers, magazines and Web sites across the country.

We are looking for a results-driven account manager to join our media team managing relationships with existing publications and developing new relationships in the Central United States. The successful candidate will have a solid track record and be motivated to succeed.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing and developing existing customer relationships to:
o Promote use of Family Features’ editorial content through understanding customer needs;
o Develop relationships with key decision makers; and
o Generate feedback for product/content development.

Growing assigned territory by:
o Using consultative selling skills to actively prospect and convert new accounts (newspapers, magazines and online sites); and
o Periodic customer visits and attendance at trade shows.

Requirements:
o B.S. or B.A. in business, marketing, advertising, public relations or journalism.
o Minimum of 3-5 years business experience in sales, customer service, public relations, marketing or advertising. Newspaper, magazine or media industry experience preferred.
o Proven sales and prospecting skills with emphasis on consultative selling and/or experience pitching the media.
o Proficiency with MS Office applications, databases and the Web.
o Experience with new media, online advertising and/or media Web sites a plus.


Interested candidates please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Wendy MacDonald, Director of Media, Family Features Editorial Syndicate, 5825 Dearborn Street, Mission, KS 66202. Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Family Features:
Family Features, headquartered in Mission, KS, was established in 1974 and is a leading producer and distributor of sponsored content for our media partners. For more information about Family Features, please visit www.familyfeatures.com.

[Jim Durbin]

Carol,

I'd strongly suggest you look at recruiting, specifically sourcing, as a source of income. Executive search recruiters pay for lists of people to call, and if you can generate fresh ones, it's worth decent money. Let's chat when you have time.

Rather than working for online monitoring companies, you should look to partner with them and see if their clients could use your help. It can cost $2000-$20,000 grand a month for the software - you can be a human online monitoring system for cheaper, and deliver easier to digest information.