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Mike Got a Job

Total Hockey Website

Total Hockey Website

Hurray! I got a job that is perfect for me. I am the new Web Operations Manager for Total Hockey. I will be starting the second week of August.

It took some time, and some missteps, but in the end being patient and looking for the best fit has paid off.

Thanks to all my friends, tweeps and FB peeps who have cheered me on and lent a hand. I will be working out out of the Saint Peters store so … Continue Reading

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No Job? How about a Project?

No project too small

No project too small

Did you know you can still win prizes if you find me a project? Oh yes, it does not have to be a full blown career, it can just be some consulting or a speech. I am now offering people help with their social media marketing.

Do you know anyone who needs help with Twitter, Facebook or email marketing? I can get them started for just $99, with a money back satisfaction guarantee. What a deal! Thanks … Continue Reading

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What Else Can I Say

When all else fails, post a funny cat pic!

When all else fails, post a funny cat pic

I feel like I need to post a witty and fun message about what I am doing to find a job today. The problem is it is the same old same old. I have been working on the new MichaelDaehn.com website and applying for jobs on the job boards. That’s about it.

Wish me luck and remember if you find me a job- u can haz prizes!

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It’s All About You

No, it's really about you.

No, it's really about you.

I violated one of my guiding principles of marketing when creating this site- it’s about you, not about me.

I realized when reading the job section that it is kind of self serving. It shouldn’t be about what kind of job I want, it should be about what I can offer my new employer.

With this in mind I have revamped my description of the job I am looking for. Besides being listed below, it permantly resides under tab that says … Continue Reading

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Education Marketing Interview | Get Mike a Job Day 18

Hopefully my interview will go better than this one

Hopefully my interview will go better than this one

I have an interview today with a company that does marketing for career colleges and universities. Looks like a good fit on paper with my experience and passion for education combined with marketing. Details to follow. Video.

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Job Fair | Get Mike a Job Day 16

Booths at the Job Fair

Booths at the Job Fair

Today I’m going to a job fair in Chesterfield. If you have a job for me or need one yourself, meet me there. I have not had great success with these types of events in the past, but I am willing to give it a try. Video.

Update:

Next time I will look at what type of jobs are to be offered at the fair. These were not good job choices for me. Mostly entry level, insurance sales and work from home businesses. Great jobs, but not what I am looking to do.

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The Story So Far |Get Mike a Job Day 7

Why

After seeing the same handful of positions posted on every job board I was really fed up with searching online. Since I am looking for an opportunity to help people improve their marketing through the use of social media I decided to start a campaign for myself using these tools.
How

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Social Media Tools

Here’s an outline of the tools I set up listed chronologically:

  1. Twitter- I chose a name that was short enough … Continue Reading
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Proof Positive that Social Media Works

Google results from social media in less than 48 hours

Google results from social media in less than 48 hours

I just started the Get Mike a Job campaign less than 48 hours ago, but there are already 7 results on the Google search engine results page (SERP). The domain name has not been indexed yet, but there are results from YouTube and Twitter.

So if you aren’t sure if social media works, or how you can possibly measure it, take a gander at these results.

I’m not patting myself … Continue Reading

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How you can help Mike

Want to help? You’re the greatest! Here’s some ways to pitch in:
Spread the word

  • Email this site to friends- it may make them smile
  • Tweet and ReTweet this site and my Twitter updates
  • Send it to your favorite employer or HR person
  • Call the news!
  • Send this site to your favorite blogger

Donate to the cause
If you can donate some of your time or a product to my prize list I’m sure I will have a job in no time. Please Email me what you got. I’ll give you props on the site too.
Give me a recommendation
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Contest Details

Pretty simple really- find me a job and get prizes.

Prizes vary depending on the type of job you get me. The better the job- the better the prizes.

Everyone is eligible including recruiters and employers (unless they have rules against it).

Good luck!
Part-time/Temporary/Freelance

  • Autographed copy of any of my marketing books
  • Photo with me posted on the website
  • Lunch or dinner of your choice
  • 2 hour marketing consultation for your business

Full-time Position

$50-60K

  • Autographed copy of any of my marketing books
  • Photo with me posted on the website
  • I take you to the Lunch or dinner of your choice
  • 2 hour marketing consultation for your business

$60-70K

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