Quick Tip: Marketing Yourself
Copywriting member Kammy Thurman believes in making her own opportunities. Here's a resourceful technique she used to find work. Maybe it will work for you:
"I saw an Internet ad for a technical position in a company I used to purchase graphics CDs from. The actual job posting was completely different from what I do. But I e-mailed a cover letter explaining the ad I'd seen and my desire to write for this company. I also sent my resume and a couple of samples. It just so happened, a writer had just left the company. My resume and samples "happened along" at the right moment, and I stepped into the job. Now I'm a monthly contributing writer of freelance articles on newsletter production and design for two of the company's publications. In addition toprompt, good pay, I get free graphics CDs that I can use for newsletters I produce for other clients. I love working with this company. My next move will be to contact the marketing director about writing advertisements for them.
"This experience taught me that even if a writing opportunity seems unlikely, go for it anyway. You never know what might be happening on the inside at that moment, and the doors it could open for you."
“While no job anywhere is secure these days, Michigan, where I live, has been particularly hard-hit. My copywriting income has definitely increased our peace of mind in a very uncertain economy.”
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