5.11

Another computer-based application today, this time to 5.11 

image courtesy of 511tactical.com

Job: Social Media Coordinator
Here's the listing:

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5.11 Tactical Series creates superior products that enhance the safety, accuracy, speed and performance of law enforcement, military and firefighting professionals. Built on a foundation of durability, quality and value, 5.11 Tactical leads the industry by delivering functionally innovative gear, head to toe.  We pride ourselves on designing and marketing functional, practical, durable and comfortable products packed with outstanding value and cutting edge design features that meet and exceed our customers� expectations.

5.11 is currently seeking an experienced and results-driven Social Media Coordinator to work on all social media initiatives.  The Social Media Coordinator must have proven experience with blogging, forum interaction, Facebook and Twitter interactions, and social media business development.
In order to be considered for this position, the candidate must meet the minimum qualifications:

•    Bachelors Degree (BA) in English or Journalism or related field
•    1-2 years of experience in Ecommerce
•    Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
•    Proficient in using social media websites (Facebook, Twitter and YouTube)
•   Basic HTML and Photoshop experience is preferred
•   Background in Journalism and/or English is a plus

The ideal candidate will be willing to take on new challenges, have a proven record for producing results, be willing to learn and grow with the company, and find rewards in increasing market share and providing exceptional service to our valued customers. 

We take great pride in our products and our employees. In turn, we desire employees who want to succeed and overcome those challenges others view as impossible. 

5.11 provides a competitive salary, an exciting work environment, and a full range of outstanding benefits along with unbridled support to help our employees succeed.

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I'm good at social media, building and running blogs and the rest of the social media platforms. I've done some journalism and photojournalism as well. I understand how social media can help a company like 5.11 build brand equity, introduce new products, provide corporate transparency, and generally make the organization more awesome.

Also, I spent several hours today thinking about how to improve on the tactical pants that I've encountered and I would love to be around the people who make things happen. (I'm thinking pants with a climbing harness built-in).

Curiously enough, the 5.11 online application was SUPER easy. They allow a PDF or DOC file upload, their forms were easy to fill out, and once I decided I wanted the job, it only took me a couple minutes to give them my information.

This, compared to Barrett Jackson, which was horrible.

As soon as my resume uploaded and I clicked "Finish," I got an automated email from 5.11 HR informing me that my information had been received. 

Quick, easy, and full of high hopes!


*** UPDATE***
1 hour and 3 minutes after receiving my information, 5.11 sent me a "bite me" notice:

Dear Applicant,
Thank you for responding to our recent advertisement for a Social Media Coordinator.
We were fortunate to receive a number of applications from highly qualified individuals and were pleased that so many valuable candidates were looking to further their careers with 5.11, Inc.
While your skills and experience are quite impressive, we have chosen to pursue other candidates at this time who more closely match the qualifications we are seeking in this position.
We wish you the best of luck on your search and thank you for thinking of 5.11, Inc. in your employment pursuit.  We will keep your resume on file and contact you if a position opens for which you are qualified.
5.11 Tactical SeriesHuman Resources Department

I love loathe it when computers scan for keywords... because that's exactly what this seems like to me.