Below is a sample letter requesting support from my
professional acquaintances. It is not easy sifting through job searches and
deciphering the ads to determent what the job really involves. Having a network
of professional friends can make the task easier and could turn up something that’s
not being advertised yet. Knowing how to ask for help is an important part of
the networking process, these are the people that could be a link to your next
career. Presenting yourself professionally to your friends is also good
practice for presenting to a potential employer.
Greetings Friends,
I will
be entering into the job market again soon and am asking for some assistance in
locating that perfect job. Please keep your eyes open and if you know of
anything or something comes up that you think would fit please let me know.
Recently
I have worked with the US Navy and have had the opportunity to head up some
great projects:
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- Video Journaling. During the last year I shot a
lot of video on my ship and compiled three videos and a “crew’s” book. These
were for limited distribution to the Sailors and family onboard USS CHAFEE.
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- United Through Reading. While at sea for six
months I filmed sailors reading stories for their children and families back
home. The videos were burned to DVD and sent home with a copy of the book.
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- Crowd Funding Campaign. I put together a video,
blog and social media advertising for a start-up company that was raising money
through IndieGogo. This project was freelance from my day job with the Navy.
My ideal job would be Video Editing
or Video Journalism, but I am keeping my search net wide. Preferably I want to create
and edit short videos. This could include interviews, recaps, documentaries, or
informational spots.
I
have looked at jobs with Zuffa (UFC) and the local news company. A few of the
other companies I would be excited to work with include Apple, WWE, Amazon, or
Boars Head. I like working in smaller groups, I know some of the companies
listed are larger corporations but I know they have a reputation for producing
quality work on a fast timeline.
Of course if you have any
questions or comments about what I’m looking for or qualified for please
contact me at (xxx) xxx-xxxx. If there is anything I can do for you now or in
the future to return this favor please don’t hesitate to ask.
Thank you for
your consideration
Very Respectfully
Addicus Patton
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