Mediabistro Ads Do Get Jobs

Not to shamelessly promote our own job board, but MediaJobsDaily spoke with a mediabistro user who actually found his job through the mediabistro job listings. Pessimistic recruiters will say that an application sent in response to an ad is the least effective way to get a job, but that is exactly how Rob DiCaterino got his position as web manager for the Romantic Times. A year ago Rob finally decided he wanted to take a fulltime position. Though he had no official background in web managing, using his experience in web graphics, programming and photo retouching, he began applying for jobs on mediabistro, craigslist, monster and hotjobs. Then, one day, he happened upon a mediabistro posting. "The ad stated something along the lines of 'we're looking for someone who can do regular updates, someone who can maintain the pages, increase traffic and increase our web presence,'" Rob told MediaJobsDaily. "It sounded like a fun thing to do and a good opportunity." Though, as HRM Today stated, most interviews and jobs are gotten through personal contacts, Rob did not know anyone at the Romantic Times, so he applied directly through mediabistro. "My manager said several times in the interview, though I didn't have any professional web manager or web programming experience on my resume, she was interested in bringing me in because my cover letter sounded so enthusiastic," Rob explained. "I seemed knowledgeable about technology and about the position. I guess the cover letter really is important." Despite the poor economy, Rob was hired at the Romantic Times in mid-February. Since he began, Rob has not only worked on expanding their web presence, but also on revamping the website entirely. "We're looking to revamp the whole entire website," exclaimed Rob. "So we're working with a web development company, we're looking for a website designer to do the redesign, and I'm acting as the point person on that." In this currently market, it's great to hear one story of success brought about by our listings. If you have your own story, please feel free to contact us!

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