This might seem like a weird place to put this, since it's not an urban planning related job, but I think a lot of the people on here may have contacts with local restaurants and clubs, so I am making an offer for anyone who can help me out.  I've been on the road with the Glenn Miller Orchestra as their female vocalist, and a few of you may remember me from the Midnight Martini Show.  Anyway, I am going to be leaving the road and returning home in May and looking for gigs.  Specifically I'd like to get some regular or semi-regular nights to sing at a nice club or restaurant that would enjoy some nice jazz standards and so on.  Anyone who can get me in the door for even a one-time gig at anyplace, I will pay a referral fee of $25.  (I do reserve the right to turn down any gig that I don't feel is worth it, if it's too far away or doesn't pay enough for me to at least hire a pianist, etc.)  If you are interested in helping me book more than one or two gigs and would like to be my "agent" we can discuss that too.

 

Anyway, here's my website info, if you feel you know any places that would be interested in having me, please get in touch, thanks!

http://www.eileenburns.org

There's supposed to be a jazz place opening up in the old Prime Ribs Steakhouse (House of Cues) space in the Warehouse District.  I'd also check out the new place coming to East 4th St, Society Lounge, which will be opening shortly, or the Velvet Tango Room.

There is also Paddy Rock Superpub at Kamm's Corners. Don't let the name fool you -- they host all sorts of musical acts. See my article at:

http://www.cleveland.com/sunpostherald/index.ssf/2012/12/new_businesses_opening_up_in_c.html

 

This might seem like a weird place to put this, since it's not an urban planning related job, but I think a lot of the people on here may have contacts with local restaurants and clubs, so I am making an offer for anyone who can help me out.  I've been on the road with the Glenn Miller Orchestra as their female vocalist, and a few of you may remember me from the Midnight Martini Show.  Anyway, I am going to be leaving the road and returning home in May and looking for gigs.  Specifically I'd like to get some regular or semi-regular nights to sing at a nice club or restaurant that would enjoy some nice jazz standards and so on.  Anyone who can get me in the door for even a one-time gig at anyplace, I will pay a referral fee of $25.  (I do reserve the right to turn down any gig that I don't feel is worth it, if it's too far away or doesn't pay enough for me to at least hire a pianist, etc.)  If you are interested in helping me book more than one or two gigs and would like to be my "agent" we can discuss that too.

 

Anyway, here's my website info, if you feel you know any places that would be interested in having me, please get in touch, thanks!

http://www.eileenburns.org

you should send your CD to these two radio shows based in New York:

 

1) http://www.wnyc.org/shows/jonathan-schwartz/about/ hosted by Jonathan Schwartz. He's the son of legendary Broadway composer Arthur Schwartz. Although he can be a long-winded pain to listen to (always name-dropping--e.g."my good friend Carly Simon" :roll:), he occasionally plays music from new talent

 

and

 

2) http://www.oldisnew.org/ hosted by David Kenny, another source for new talent in this genre.

 

You never know!

 

^ Everybody is trying to ride Carly Simon's coattails these days.

There's supposed to be a jazz place opening up in the old Prime Ribs Steakhouse (House of Cues) space in the Warehouse District.  I'd also check out the new place coming to East 4th St, Society Lounge, which will be opening shortly, or the Velvet Tango Room.

There is also Paddy Rock Superpub at Kamm's Corners. Don't let the name fool you -- they host all sorts of musical acts. See my article at:

http://www.cleveland.com/sunpostherald/index.ssf/2012/12/new_businesses_opening_up_in_c.html

 

Yeah, I've actually added all these places to my list of clubs to contact, but I have never once gotten a gig from cold calling, emailing or sending demos.  Everything I've ever gotten was through being recommended by someone who knew the booker.  Places tend to book the people they already know.  So if anybody knows who does the booking at any of these places and can recommend me to that person, it makes it much more likely they might actually look at my stuff and call me back...

Anyone looking for a machinist job, or know someone who is?  We're rather actively hiring.  We do steel, brass, and aluminum, multispindle machines and CNCs.  PM me.

This may have been posted before the crash.

Any graphic designers out there with experience in the banking/finance industry, I know of an opening. Just to clarify, no banking/finance background = you would not be a good fit.

Ohio City Incorporated, a community development corporation dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and development in Cleveland’s historic Ohio City Neighborhood, is seeking a dynamic and qualified urbanist for an entry level business and physical development position.

http://ohiocity.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=237%3Aohio-city-community-survey&catid=38%3Anews-items

Just applied to a job in Toledo....hope this will bring me back to the Buckeye State! :)

I'm very close to hiring someone at my firm, construction project management.  Focused in either office tower renovations or industrial/manufacturing.  5-10 yrs experience with relevant degree.  If I land one more project, I'll be ready to bring someone aboard. 

I'm looking for qualified candidates for a project management position opening up soon here in the Cleveland area.  Must have substantial experience on industrial demolition, abatement, safety & compliance. Automotive experience preferred.  Position will interact with Purchasing, Legal & other departments.

Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization is hiring:

 

Marketing Specialist

Community Organizer

Real Estate Development Coordinator

 

http://www.dscdo.org/employment.aspx

 

Resumes due 5pm Dec 16th

Good friend of mine has just boomeranged back to OH after living in NYC for many years, and is looking hard for a job in marketing/event planning/bookkeeping/office management, or anything related to those fields. If anyone knows of anything, I have her resume and can email it to you.

 

Edited to add: I believe she is in Akron area but would consider anything in NE Ohio

Soooooo.... This... "Aldi hiring for more than 24 jobs at its stores in Cuyahoga, Medina, Lorain and Summit County"

 

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2014/03/aldi_hiring_for_more_than_24_j.html#incart_river_default

 

So depressing. I can be a manager at Aldis for significantly more than what i make now and I did not even have to go to college. So depressing.

I remember applying for one of the manager jobs when I saw how well they paid, when Aldi came to middleburg heights. I didn't even get an interview. I'm sure competition for jobs like that must be very fierce.

And Aldi's not open late at night so you won't find yourself going into work at 11PM.

                                                                  City of Euclid                                                              Job Posting

 

Job Title:        Coordinator – Neighborhood Development Projects

 

Department:  Community Service and Economic Development (31)

 

Status:            A.  Classified              B.  Exempt (FLSA)

 

Job Summary: Perform planning and economic development related activities and special projects as needed. Provide administrative and clerical services as needed to assist department staff in carrying out their responsibilities. Works under the supervision of the Director or his/her designee.

 

Job Duties:

 

·        Under general supervision, develops, manages and implements planning and economic development projects.

 

·        Assists in the administration of development incentives, such as the City of Euclid Enterprise Zone Program, Community Reinvestment Area Program and Tax Increment Financing Districts, including providing staff support to the Tax Incentive Review Council. 

 

·        Assists businesses and state and regional economic development partners with site searches; conducts periodic updates to the department’s inventory of available commercial, industrial and office space.

 

·        Provides staff support to the City of Euclid Community Improvement Corporation as needed.

 

·        Performs research on new grant programs fitting the City’s needs, and collaborates with others in the production of required applications, reports and financial documents.

 

·        Conducts or participates in public meetings with neighborhood residents, business and/or community leaders, elected officials, and special interest groups, including some early morning, evening and weekend hours.

 

·        Prepares marketing and informational materials for distribution utilizing print, email, and social media resources.  Maintains and updates websites.

 

·        Provides data to improve decisions and policy-making through research and written reports, spatial studies and map creation including, but not limited to, census data, demographic analysis and community and economic development trends.

 

·        Assists in general departmental administrative functions.

 

·        Perform other related duties as required.

 

(The description above represents the most significant duties of this position but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned.)

 

Work Environment:  Office and outdoor site visits/inspections.  Sedentary work: exerting negligible force; occasional walking, standing.  Physical activity: balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, typing, and filing.

 

Requirements:  Bachelors degree in Planning, Community or Economic Development, Public Administration or related field, and Master’s Degree are preferred.  Minimum three years of progressively responsible related experience, or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  Ability to express ideas and instructions clearly both verbally and in writing.  Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.  Proficient in Microsoft Office Products.  Experience with GIS mapping preferred.

 

The City of Euclid does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.                                   

 

Applications can be obtained online or from the Receptionist at Euclid City Hall.  Current employees please use an internal application. Return completed applications to Human Resources.  Position will remain open until filled.

 

 

 

Contact Person:                                                                                                                                40 HRS/WEEK

 

Carrie Insana, (216)289-2746                                                                                                        Pay Rate $14.00-$16.00/hour

 

 

 

From: Campus District Inc.

 

 

Now Hiring:Community Organizer[/size]SUMMARY:The Community Organizer is responsible for facilitating community network building initiatives designed to improve conditions in the Campus District with special emphasis in the area north of Payne Avenue. Success of the program will depend on the involvement of a diverse number of stakeholders which includes neighborhood residents, artists in the Superior Arts District, property owners, businesses, community institutions, homeless service agencies and the populations they serve. The Community Organizer will need to build trusting relationships with these diverse stakeholder groups resulting in a sense of ownership in the neighborhood and volunteer participation in program activities. Grant funding is committed for two years for this position. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• • Master’s degree

• Three or more years of relevant work experience

• Experience with grantsmanship, fundraising, and budget preparation and reporting

• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:Campus District, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Download Full Job Description Here- See more at: http://campusdistrict.org/employment#sthash.ReVBfZsA.dpuf

Is that in Cleveland?

Yes. The district includes Cleveland State University and Cuyahoga County Community College

Hi all,

 

A friend of mine who is VERY smart recently had his position eliminated. He is a business/financial analyst and has an MBA from Case. He is looking for FT employment basically anywhere in NE Ohio, including Akron-Canton area. Please PM me if you know of any leads.

ASSISTANT SERVICE DIRECTOR – City of Highland Heights Ohio

 

The City of Highland Heights Ohio is seeking applicants who possess excellent communication,

supervisory, organizational, managerial, and public relations skills for the position of Assistant Director of

Public Service. Highland Heights operates under a mayor/council form of government. The assistant

director position is appointed by the mayor and reports directly to the Director of Public Service.

 

The assistant will support the director in supervision of; the improvement, repair, and maintenance of all

municipal streets, lands, bridges, sidewalks, sewers, drains, ditches, culverts, streams and watercourses;

the lighting, sprinkling and cleaning of public places and; the maintenance and repairs of municipal

vehicles and equipment. The person in this position serves as a working supervisor and is responsible for

supervising and directing staff in the performance of their assigned duties and performs administrative

duties as assigned by the director.

 

The assistant director is required to be on call and available to work long hours which at times may

include nights, weekends, and holidays under physically demanding conditions as dictated by needs of

the municipality.

 

An ideal candidate for this position will possess a combination of education and experience including but

not limited to: a high school diploma, a Class B or higher commercial driver’s license, and at least eight

years of experience in public works or a related field with at least three years of supervisory experience.

Experience with office equipment and office management skills including proficiency with computers and

record keeping is desirable. The successful candidate must complete a post offer drug and alcohol

screening, DOT physical, and human performance evaluation (HPE).

 

Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and payable on an hourly basis plus

overtime. The city offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vacation and Ohio

Public Employee’s pension plan.

 

Resumes are requested by November 7, 2014 and should be mailed to: Office of the Mayor, City of

Highland Heights, 5827 Highland Road, Highland Heights, Ohio 44143 or sent via email to:

[email protected].

 

The City of Highland Heights is an equal opportunity employer.

Downtown Cleveland Alliance seeks Director of Marketing & Public Relations

 

Director of Marketing & Public Relations Reports to: President & CEO Position Description: Downtown Cleveland Alliance is seeking a driven marketing and public relations professional with at least 5 years’ experience to become part of its team. This position will be in charge of leading DCA’s strategic marketing and communications efforts, managing DCA’s marketing agency relationships, maintaining strong partnerships with members of the Board of Directors as well as building strategic relationships for DCA with key members of the local business, non-profit and media communities. DCA is looking for an individual who has excellent written and oral communications skills, team building expertise and a desire to build a stronger Downtown.  Key responsibilities include:   Lead DCA’s partner agencies as a team in order to provide DCA with a clear marketing direction o Collaborate with agencies to implement annual brand campaign (paid media and earned media strategies) as well as specific projects as they arise  o Manage work flow and ensure that scope of work is maintained with clear expectations  o Lead regular research to gauge the effectiveness of DCA’s marketing programs o Negotiate annual contracts and scope of work with agencies   Create, direct and lead all aspects of marketing and earned media strategies and campaigns to support DCA programs including: Clean and Safe Ambassadors, Business Development, Special Events, Neighborhood marketing partnerships, and Development  Work directly with DCA’s Business Development team to create, manage and implement key marketing strategies, campaigns and tactics, with the goal of attracting business and retail into Downtown  Work directly with DCA’s Events team, stakeholders and DCA’s agency partners to develop promotional campaigns for key events throughout the year: o Direct the Public Relations outreach leading up to each event o Represent DCA in media interviews as the spokesperson for the event o Work with DCA marketing team to create and implement a social media strategy surrounding the event.

Looking for an experienced graphic designer who is IN Cleveland, who also has web design experience (required) who is looking for a FT job.

Anybody at the graduate visit day at Levin College right now? It starts in ten minutes, I'm sitting in the back.

Anybody at the graduate visit day at Levin College right now? It starts in ten minutes, I'm sitting in the back.

 

No, but I just started the MPA program this semester. What program are you interested in doing?

Any urban designers interested in a job in Miami? PM me.

Euclid is Hiring:  http://www.cityofeuclid.com/about/jobs

 

Among the four jobs posted is this:

 

 

 

  City of Euclid

  Job Posting

 

Job Title:        Manager - Community Projects

Department:  Planning and Development (31)

Status:    A. Classified      B.  Exempt (FLSA)   

 

Job Summary: Responsible for professional planning, urban design and design review services, including the development, coordination, management, implementation and oversight of economic and community development initiatives and projects.  Interacts with residents, community leaders, businesses, and City staff to accomplish Planning and Development objectives.  Works under the direction of the Director or his/her designee.

 

Job Duties:

 

-  Manage a variety of planning and development projects, providing professional urban design, site, land use, historic preservation, and multi-modal transportation planning, analysis and design recommendations to City departments and commissions, community leaders, developers, businesses and the public.

-  Recommend planning solutions for development, redevelopment or other uses in accordance with the City’s Master Plan and applicable regulations. 

-  Effectively manage relationships with key community, industry and government stakeholders, including property and business owners, residents, Federal, State and County officials and agencies, City staff and Council members to ensure the success of development initiatives.

-  Coordinate the development of design standards for the City in coordination with the Planning and Zoning Commission to promote and encourage private sector improvements and redevelopment.

-  Serve as liaison to the City’s Architectural Review Board (ARB); review and prepare recommendations; advise residents, applicants, design professionals, builders and contractors regarding projects, development policies and design standards; perform field inspections to monitor construction and compliance.

-  Administer community development programs, projects, and activities, including Community Development Block Grant funded programs such as the Municipal Beautification and Storefront Renovation Programs.

-  Develop and present information needed for internal and public audiences; assist colleagues as needed.

-  Administer various community development and planning grants.

-  Administer various design and engineering contracts, identify issues, and coordinate resolution.

-  Attend Council, Committee meetings or other work-related functions as required; represent the Department at various meetings and/or events.

-  Supervise professional staff as needed.

-  Perform economic development and other related duties as assigned.

 

(The description above represents the most significant duties of this position but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned.)

 

Work Environment: office.  Sedentary work: exerting negligible force; occasional walking and standing.  Physical activity:  balancing, reaching, walking.

 

Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture or a closely related field and five years of progressively responsible related experience.  Master’s degree preferred with coursework or training and experience in urban design, physical planning or architecture.  A combination of experience, education and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job would be considered.  PC skills and knowledge of relevant computer applications essential; design-oriented and mapping software experience preferred.  Strong analytical and communication skills. Ability to: express and exchange ideas and instructions clearly.  Some evenings and weekend work required.

 

The City of Euclid does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

 

Hiring Manager: Jonathan Holody 

     

Salary range: $55,000-$65,000. Please note: this position is partially funded through grants, so grant availability may affect the position.

Position will remain open until filled.

                                         

 

Some openings at DCA.

 

http://www.downtowncleveland.com/get-involved/job-opportunities-with-dca.aspx?platform=hootsuite

Hi all. Circumstances beyond my control and all, I am looking for a new job. It needs to be writing/communications. I don't do graphic design, autocad, trade shows, media buying. I'm a content producer and a damned good one. Whatever you are selling, in whatever forum in print or online, I can write about it. Please let me know of any leads you find.

What's wrong with trade shows? They're fun. Not giving you a hard time. Is it the crappy hours?

I can't take any job involving travel. I have a small child, am a single parent with a firm custody schedule and an inflexible ex.

What's wrong with trade shows? They're fun.

 

Noting that R&R already answered, they're not for everyone by any stretch. 

 

A friend of mine worked at a tech company known for being really innovative.  They did a lot of trade shows, but getting any member of the small team that was responsible for 90% of their breakout stuff to work the booths was like getting Dr. House to do clinic hours.

LOL good analogy.

 

I actually did enjoy some of the travel component at my old job before I had my kid. I really, really hate flying more than just about anyone on earth, but I like actually going to different places. But once I had the kid, yeah, I just don't want to be away from him. And now that I only see him half of his life, taking any more of that time away because of work is 100% unacceptable for me.

LOL good analogy.

 

I actually did enjoy some of the travel component at my old job before I had my kid. I really, really hate flying more than just about anyone on earth, but I like actually going to different places. But once I had the kid, yeah, I just don't want to be away from him. And now that I only see him half of his life, taking any more of that time away because of work is 100% unacceptable for me.

 

Having a daughter whose mom is often ill, I can relate to that one.  I didn't mind the flying itself as much as the airports, and the idea of taking up a whole day for a two hour meeting.

Would any of you guys happen to be Software Engineers or in IT in general?  I'm attending a coding school in Downtown Cleveland. I've been so busy studying and writing programs, I forgot I'll have to be looking for a job as a Jr. Developer in a couple months. They have employers that come in, talk to students and interview them and the field is certainly in extremely high demand so I'm not too concerned about it but I'd appreciate any leads, especially if the leads happen to be companies located downtown. Downtown Cleveland is really growing on me after going down there everyday for school :)

Try signing up with The Creative Group maybe? They may be able to get you some gigs and something could end up being temp to perm.

Ugh. I hate temp agencies. I'm 29 years old. I need stability in my life, lol. If I need a job quickly, I'd definitely check it out though. Thanks for the lead.

 

There's this company called DakotaSoft that recruits students from my school and they're located downtown. I'm wondering if there's other big software companies nearby.

 

Also, I hope it's okay to do a sort of shameless plug for my school. I know this is a career networking thread but if you're unemployed, unhappy with or stuck in a dead-end job and have an interest in Computer Progamming, the Coding Bootcamp I go to, "WeCanCodeIT" is AMAZING. They do job placement and have a lot of connections with employers. They're legally not allowed to guarantee you a job but 20% of students get recruited before they even graduate and almost 100% have jobs right after graduating.

 

It's $10k but they find grants and loans for you. They found $7k in grants for me ($6k through OhioMeansJobs for gaining skills that Cuyahoga Co. needs and $1k for me making less than $40k which is easy when you're living off of unemployment, ha!) There's grants out there for everyone and they'll find them for you.

 

They're really changing the face of IT. My first day, I was blown away, seeing that I'm one of 3 white guys in my class. It's just incredibly diverse and it's fun being in a diverse cohort. The majority of my classmates are women. More than half are African-American or Latino. My classmates come from all walks of life and I mean ALL.

 

If you do the full-time bootcamp, you're in class every weekday w/ 20 hrs a week of homework and after only 3 months you have a portfolio of programs you've designed along with a Certificate of Software Engineering and have all the skills you need to be a developer. From what I'm hearing from graduates, the starting salary is $45-$60k a year. The way you learn here is unconventional; you retain so much more information in a short period of time. It sounds really intimidating and people think they can't do it but literally anyone can do it. I never even took pre-cal in High School and I'm doing just fine in the program. There's not that much math involved and it's so much fun making your own apps. If you're thinking about changing careers, I highly recommend these Coding Bootcamps. There's probably 15-20 of them that popped up all around the country and I feel very lucky that one popped up in Cleveland, especially one that actually has good intentions and above all else, has a mission of empowering people and changing lives. This is probably the best life decision I've ever made and my classmates feel the same way.

 

Plus, since it's in Terminal Tower, the Rapid literally pulls right into the building where our classrooms are.  It doesn't get any more convenient than that! I wish these schools existed 10 years ago; I wouldn't have wasted so much money on a university.

 

If anyone wants any more information about the program, PM me.

A lot of TCGs work can be temp to perm though. Many companies use it as a way to test out employees before making a big investment into hiring them. I mean, I know what you mean, but there isn't a lot of stability out here in the real world even if you have a regular job, and it could help you make some connections and at least start getting paid work until you land something FT. I got a very good FT job out of a temp agency when I was around your age.

 

I interviewed with an interesting software company a few months ago, for a marketing position I didn't get. Seems like a good company though, rapidly growing: www.onshift.com

Stability's a beautiful thing but I had a two and a half year gig at KeyBank via an agency - mind you, not all agencies are the same. The agency that placed me specialized in creative/tech placements and they offered medical/dental/vision/401K/etc. - I can't speak for the Creative Group but it couldn't hurt. Also, check your messages :-)

My sister got a temp job in accounting at WKYC in Cleveland and she ended up working there for 10+ years until the Great Recession hit. She worked several short-term temp jobs before that, but as with dating, if you keep kissing frogs sooner or later you'll get a prince.

I certainly would echo the temp to hire sentiments.  I'm a software engineer and our company also does temp to hire to make sure the individual is capable (or willing to learn) and fits in with the department.  I found my current job by going through a placement agency (Robert Half) who took inventory of my skills and my requirements to work in Downtown Cincinnati to get me in this gig.

I certainly would echo the temp to hire sentiments.  I'm a software engineer and our company also does temp to hire to make sure the individual is capable (or willing to learn) and fits in with the department.  I found my current job by going through a placement agency (Robert Half) who took inventory of my skills and my requirements to work in Downtown Cincinnati to get me in this gig.

 

Honestly, I was sold right away but with you being a Software Engineer and taking the time to validate those sentiments, it makes me feel confident in going that route if I need to. Right now I'm working on a fairly basic personal website with my portfolio and I'm filling out my LinkedIn page. A lot of recruiters come to my school, but of course there's never any guarantee and I shouldn't expect to find a job as a Jr. Dev right away. If I don't get a job in 5 weeks when I graduate, I'm definitely going that route! After you mentioned Robert Half, I started to hear that name a lot and it seems like a very reputable agency.

 

I have another question!

 

I'd REALLY appreciate ANY input in terms of career advice for my girlfriend.

She's from here and goes to CSU. She's majoring in marketing. She's been working at restaurants, while in school, since she was 16. She's been working at the Cheesecake Factory for over a year and while the pay is good, they're giving her way more shifts than she can handle being in school F/T and she said the politics of who gets the best sections is corrupted by another server getting to make the schedule (and who gets the best sections, believe it or not, is based on who is willing to babysit the schedule-maker's kids.) She doesn't feel appreciated there. She just put in a two week notice.

 

Since she has a bunch of money saved up, I've been encouraging her to go ahead and look for the kind of job she is passionate about, despite still being in school. She gets all As, but it would make her even more excited about her marketing classes and I think I could convince her to even take on an unpaid internship. She majored in marketing because she is a huge promoter of all things Cleveland and she wants to work for an organization that has that sort of mission. Are you guys aware of any organizations like this? I know in Columbus, they have "Experience Columbus" but I'm not sure what the equivalent is, here. She and I both haven't really had time to look into this. Although much more profit-oriented, I think she could actually accomplish that goal by working for a real estate developer. Hell, even a magazine. She's a really good writer and speaker. Any ideas?

Magazines are cutting staff, not adding it from what I hear. But if she will take an unpaid internship there could be more options. Has she talked to Destination Cleveland or whatever the tourism board is calling itself these days? Ask a librarian to pull a Crain's and find out who the head of marketing is at all the best and biggest companies and send her resume there. Network on linked in. Contact the ad agencies and PR firms in town and ask if they have internships available.

^Thing is, if you want to be in marketing you have to be on top of the kinds of things you're talking about before applying. So David's girlfriend needs to master that stuff now.

Sorry in advance, for another "David" post that prattles on :) The irony is that when I'm talking instead of writing, I'm far too succinct.

 

Wasn't there a LinkedIn thread on here? I could have sworn there was but it didn't come up in the search bar. I wasn't sure if I should make a separate LinkedIn thread but then I realized that I should put it here in the insanely valuable, very popular Career Networking Thread to prove the following point on why I think we should all be part of an UO LinkedIn group.

 

I am correct in realizing there isn't one, right? Nothing popped up on LinkedIn when I searched.

 

Think about it. UrbanOhio is a really powerful website. What ColDayMan and RichNCincy ultimately created as a side project to bring like-minded folks together, is pretty incredible. There's a LOT of resources on here from a lot of successful, skillfulll, intelligent, lovely people who happen to enjoy helping other UOers when they can. There's a lot of camaraderie here and it really shows at the meetups, so why not extend that to LinkedIn to help each other out even more?

 

I wouldn't mind starting an UrbanOhio group on LinkedIn and doing whatever work is involved, including reaching out to members of this site to join it) and if I were too busy to handle it, I'd pass the torch (although I don't think groups require much maintenance) but since I'm not an Admin or even a Mod on here, I'm not sure if anyone would feel that it is my place to represent UO on LinkedIn.

 

I can think of a lot of benefits this sort of group would have for myself and others:

 

*Group would have a list of members which makes it easy to connect with other UO members since you can't search for them based on their UO handle.

 

*If you're like me and going into a new industry or new to LinkedIn in general, already having a group in common where you somewhat know the person makes you more comfortable in reaching out to them when you're asking them for advice or leads in career opportunities, trying to do business with them, or even recruiting. Or in my case specifically, probably also for looking to offer free work just to get skills validation to make my own page look better.

 

*The more connections you have on LinkedIn, the fewer degrees of separation between you and a person you maybe  trying to connect with or someone who may be thinking about connecting with you for a reason that may benefit you. There seems to be a higher degree of trust that comes with less degrees of separation.

 

There's many more but I'm tired of typing and those are the most important ones that I can think of.

I've gotten an interview before from this thread. How has it been for others?

 

I don't have a LinkedIn profile due to the nature of my business though. There would be a lot more people wanting to talk to me than I would need to network with (I don't mean UO users).

I don't think it's a bad idea, but there would have to be some discussion among the Admins before we would go 'live'.