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I recently applied for a Marketing & Social Media position, and created this fun little infographic. It was my creative substitution for a cover letter, and they liked it so much I did get an interview from it. I wanted to share it with you all here - get some more public feedback and commentary on it. Have you ever taken the risk to send something less-than-traditional as a form of cover letter when applying for a job? Did it work out for you? I am still waiting to find out if I have this job. I'm still actively applying to jobs and actively interviewing as they come up. I am flexible with job type and location (I'm willing to work in office locally, I'm willing to travel 1-2x/month across/outside of my state for a hybrid position, and of course I'd welcome a fully remote position as well). I have experience in administrative & office management, event coordination, basic bookkeeping & payroll, inventory management, social media & community building, and many other skills I can bring to the table. I've been told that "Every Office Needs an Ashley" and I do my best to live up to that as my personal motto because I believe I bring a certain positive spark to any place I work. While my preference is for the Games Industry, I am also open to other options - but would really enjoy staying within a creative space (entertainment, media, arts, etc.) if possible. I also have a deep love of agriculture, farming, and other "nature" related industries. If you (or anyone you know) is hiring and you think I'd be a good fit, don't hesitate to reach out to me! Or even if you're not hiring, I'm always happy to connect and network. Making new friends is one of my favourite things! #opentowork #unemployed #lookingforwork #openavailability #gamesindustry #gaming #games #admin #socialmedia #marketing #ProjectManagement #OfficeManager #creative #infographic #graphicdesign #media #entertainment #arts #indierevolution #AAAstudio #mobilegames #indiestudio #startup #jillofalltrades #jackofalltrades #ifyoureadallofmytagscommentanemojibelowlol

Stop complaining about tackling responsibilities outside your job description. Here's why. My first few jobs in digital marketing and social media, I was the entire marketing "department". In my first job, I sat in the back of a sweaty doctors office at a broken desk and outdated monitor. I did absolutely everything... ✔ Running all social media ✔ Email marketing campaigns ✔ Creating all print documents from pamphlets, promotions, etc ✔ Graphic design and video editing You get the point. It was like this for my first few jobs, on a VERY entry level salary. Was I compensated for all the roles I was filling? Absolutely not. Was I thrown into the deep end, with so many responsibilites? Absolutely. And while I didn't realize it at the time, I truly believe those first jobs developed my character. It taught me time management. It taught me not to be a one-trick poney. It taught me how valuable it is to be able to step into multiple facets of a business and offer value where value is needed. I get the want and need for money. But the more you learn... The more you can offer... The more well rounded you become... All of these things will not just create temporary financial gains, but long term, career based, success. You have more time then you think.

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To be honest, I've only gotten ONE gig from LinkedIn. And that was when I started out in copywriting. I was managing a client's page here on LinkedIn. I worked with this client for one year before deciding to focus fully on my copywriting career. Ever since then, I've only worked with clients on upwork and through referrals. Safe to say, I've never closed a client solely by myself. Now, you may be thinking "chisom, aren't you undermining your authority with this post?" Well, maybe... But then if you don't stretch out your hands, no one will drag you out. So this is me putting out my hands for business owners who are looking to scale their marketing and sales numbers online to drag me out. I want to work with your brand/business... I want to help you scale your numbers online... And you don't have to pay me. But once we get on a call... I'll show you how your business/brand will pay me. Fair enough? You'll see once we talk. Send me a dm and let's get on a call as soon as Today! #opentowork #jobsearch #HRmanagers #HRs #CEOs #CMOs #Linkedinjobsearch #hireme #letsworkonyourbusiness #recruiters #professionalhands

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Keep your email subscribers forever: When you look at the best email copy examples, one thing stands out. Word choice is crucial to make sure that reading your email is a great experience. Since most emails are short, every word counts. You want to stir readers’ imagination, appeal to their emotions, and get them to take action. These techniques can help: ◼ Use analogies, repetition, and other literary techniques. ◼ Seed your email marketing copy with sensory words to help them see and feel the picture you’re painting with your words. In an ideal world, you’ll evoke touch and taste, too. ◼ Energize your readers and convey action by using powerful words in your subject line, email body, and CTA copy. Using these types of words can help you craft more engaging emails. Additionally, what you don’t say is also important for building trust. Avoid making false promises and other sleazy marketing tactics, or you risk losing subscribers forever. #letsconnect #letsgrowtogether #letsconnecteveryone #letsgrowmore #letsconnectnow #letsgrowmorecommunity #followme #followforfollowbac #hiring #opentowork #jobsearch #careersuccess #opentoconnect #opentoconnections #networking #lookingforwork?

X-Rite needs to chill with creating job postings for every city in the United States. Of the 8 pages of jobs recommended for me by LinkedIn, there were only 2 jobs that were NOT X-Rite. Don't worry, X-Rite - you will find your Senior Content Manager because there are plenty of qualified candidates out there. At least that's what every rejection email from the ⚡+200 job applications I've filled out over the last 8 months⚡ says. I've been passed over for each of those positions - which I am absolutely qualified for - however, there is this incredible cohort out there of "candidates whose experience more closely aligns with our team's needs." How do I become a part of this amazing group of people despite having the same or better skills and qualifications? 🤔 #jobsearchrant #jobsearchlife #hireme #hiremenow #opentowork #contentmarketing #contentwriter #freelancecontentwriter #remotejob #remotework #hybrid #hybridwork #hybridjob #nyc #brooklynny

As I apply for jobs, I'm noticing one thing in tech job descriptions: companies listing their very business-speak boilerplates under their "about us" sections (or leaving out information about the company altogether!). A suggestion: have a content, copywriting or other consumer-friendly writing professional on your team to check the blurb alongside the recruiter or communications professional, especially if you are B2B. These company descriptions are loaded down with jargon aimed at investors rather than individuals. I do care what your company is valued at and what round of funding you are on, but if I can't decipher what your business does, it doesn't matter—and I say that as someone responsible for writing boilerplates and flowery, investor-focused language in my past. Make it easy for us to understand what your company does so we can evaluate whether or not we should apply. Sell it to me! Make the copy irresistible and approachable. Give me company FOMO. Make me want to apply. #opentowork #jobdescription #jobapplication