As many of you know, I've been....well, you know that term "underemployed" that gets bandied about?

I'm one of them.

But I've been working hard to try to get more work - I have a little freelance work, but the nature of it is that it's short-term by nature. So I'm always seeking work, even to the point of having to endure well-intentioned, but faulty, advice, including:
  • You Need To Send Your Resume To A Bunch of People - or "spray and pray"? Not really a good idea.
  • Customize Your Resume To Each Job - that I can do, but still lack of response.
  • Be Aggressive In Follow Up - When I follow up with potential employers, I either get the calming chirping of crickets....or the abrupt "We'll call you if we need you."
  • Why Not Start Your Own Business? - Well, I am doing that, but it also means spending time collecting from deadbeat clients, dealing with the usual "we've gone with a more junior candidate", etc. I'm willing...and that's my purpose in writing today's post
Now, this isn't going to be a self-mocking, despairing post - I'm actually using the power of the Internet to take control. So here's my challenge to you, dear reader - I'm posting a link to my Linked In profile, and I'm asking you to connect me with potential clients.

Yes, just check out and forward the link http://linkd.in/gordondym...and if you know a small business, a comics/publishing company, or someone who can use a whip-smart online communications consultant, make the introduction!

Here's what I'm bringing to the table:
  • Experience not just in social media, but also public relations, online marketing, and copywriting
  • Knowledge of nonprofits, social enterprise, and small business marketing needs
  • A strong, dedicated work ethic geared towards delivering positive results, and
  • Dedication to thoroughness, honesty, and diligence
Yes, you're more than welcome to link and forward this post via social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc), because I don't want to be another person who bemoans their fate online without taking positive action. This isn't about self-obsession or self-pity; it's about taking a stand and moving forward. And quite honestly, this is much easier for me to do than to create a Kickstarter campaign.

Thanks for reading - and for your help!
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You'll thank me later.