News and Press Releases
02.03.09 - Official Press Release
Bill Johnson of HireBillJohnson.com To Appear On Fox 35 News Orlando
Feb 03, 2009 – When laid-off IT professional Bill Johnson created HireBillJohnson.com, he was hoping to garner attention. Central Florida Fox affiliate Fox 35 noticed and chose to feature him in a news story airing February 2nd. The story also featured Jacqueline Brito, a career coach at Rollins College.
Brito believes creative methods of job hunting can actually hurt, rather than help, the job seeker's chance of finding employment. She is of the opinion that "you either have the skill set that an employer is looking for or you don't".
But Bill Johnson points out that while that may have been true in past economic climates, in today's economy, "The standard methods of job hunting just aren't working. You have to do something to stand out."
The shift in the job market and the increased size of competition among job seekers is strikingly evident from the steadily growing crowds packing in to the Central Florida Job Fairs, where the attendance has been numbering into the thousands. There are an average of sixty applicants for every opening in Orlando, according to some estimates. A hiring manager will likely receive applications from several candidates who possess a desired skill set.
It is in this climate that Bill Johnson chose to create HireBillJohnson.com, an expanded online resume and portfolio. Johnson hopes that his website can showcase his skills, qualities, and talents to a prospective employer in a way that a standard emailed resume can't.
The news segment can be viewed online on at http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/pages/Business/Detail? ... .
Bill Johnson's website can be found at http://www.hirebilljohnson.com .
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HireBillJohnson.com was created by Bill Johnson, an IT professional who was laid off in 2008, in hopes of finding his new dream job.
02.02.09 - Bill Johnson to Appear on Fox 35 News
Bill Johnson will be appearing on the local news on the Central Florida Fox affiliate, Fox 35, at 10 pm est.
He will be part of a segment regarding creative methods people are using to find jobs in today's economy.
UPDATE: Here is the link to the video - Fox 35 News segment
01.12.09 - Official Press Release
Laid Off IT Professional Launches HireBillJohnson.com, a Whole Website Aimed at Getting Him a Job
Bill Johnson, who was laid off from his job at PRC nine months ago, decided the best way to get noticed was to build an entire website about himself and his job skills.
Orlando, FL - January 12, 2009 – When Bill Johnson from Orlando, Florida lost his job as a Database Specialist in April of 2008, he had no idea how hard it would be to find a new one. But nine months of hitting the pavement, applying with staffing agencies, and daily checking the Internet job boards yielded very few results. As the economy worsened, Johnson quickly saw the number of available jobs shrink while the number of jobseekers kept growing. That's when he decided he needed to do something to make himself stand out in the crowd. So he launched a website geared towards accomplishing one goal – persuading a perspective employer to hire him.
HireBillJohnson.com is more than just an online resume. It does list Johnson's skills, talents, professional accomplishments, and work history. But it also details his personal qualities, such as his honesty and strong work ethic, which make him an ideal employee. Additionally, the site features recommendations from Johnson's former managers and colleagues. There is also a portfolio of Johnson's writing samples.
The realities of today's economy have forced Johnson to become flexible in his job search. "I'm not just looking at IT," he says, "I'm willing to go into any field where I believe I can do a good job for my employer. I have experience with data reporting, management, customer service, retail, warehousing, you name it. Just give me a chance to show what I can do."
Times have been tough for Johnson and his wife, who can't work due to her poor health. But he remains hopeful, "We've been able to survive pretty much due to the generosity of our family and friends. It's pretty scary when you don't know where your next mortgage payment is coming from. But I'm confident there's a great job out there for me."
What would his ideal job be? He says, "I would love to write for a living."
Prospective employers can find out more about Bill Johnson and how he could benefit their organizations at www.HireBillJohnson.com.
Contact Bill Johnson for an Interview
HireBillJohnson@gmail.com
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