I'm an unemployed broadcaster looking for work for the past nine months. Where can I find work?

Question:

I have been looking for work in broadcasting since September 2005. My expertise are in Broadcast Operations, Broadcast Management and Programming. All of the jobs I apply for I am either overqualified or underqualified. Finding the type of opportunity which is commensurate with one's credentials is like looking for a needle in a haystack. It is also very frustrating. I know eventually I will get my career back but I need to find something quick because my unemployment has run out and I have bills which need to be paid.

Also I want to rant against Human Resources. I haven't look for a job in over twenty years. I have never seen such callousness, insensitivity and utter disrespect as I have seen today in Human Resources departments. You ask a question and they don't give you any information. You send an e-mail inquiring about a timeline for filling the position, nobody will answer the e-mail. You leave a message, nobody will return the message. Why this sudden change?

Answer:
I have the same credentials as you and fortunately am employed with Time Warner but another avenue that hopefully would interest you is the Public Relations field which I have also done. PR typically appreciates deals with media and they will appreciate that you've seen and been on the other side of the PR fence so.

Try Sinclair Broadcast Group:

http://jobs.sbgnet.com/sbghire/jobmanage...

I know what you mean about HR. Their job is to screen people out. I always do a little industrial espionage and try to make contact with the person who has the power to me. Send a letter and resume directly to that person. It makes a big difference.

I'm an unemployed broadcaster looking for work for the past nine months. Where can I find work?

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