A JOBSEEKER has taken to social media site Twitter in his bid to find work after 11 months of being unemployed.
Robert Parrott, of Cleethorpes, says he applies for 50 to 60 roles each day, and posts details of his applications for his Twitter followers to see.
His entrepreneurial approach is now garnering support from fellow users of the site.
The 25-year-old, a keen cyclist, has been out of work since leaving the Lincolnshire Co-op last July, and has applied for thousands of jobs in the days and months since.
He said: "I'm just desperate to get into work and I took to Twitter because I wanted people to see that I was actually seeking work and that I am motivated."
Robert said he receives regular messages of encouragement from fellow Twitter users.
Each morning he tweets: "25-year-old seeking full or part time work in #grimsby #cleethorpes. I have over six years retail experience."
He then posts details of the roles he has applied for that day, as well as a link to his online CV.
Robert said he is looking for work in retail, administration or in a warehouse, but will seriously consider anything that becomes available.
He said: "I don't let being out of work get me down, but it can be frustrating.
"I've only had two interviews since leaving my last job. One of those was for Tesco as a delivery driver, but they said I wasn't ready to drive the vans as I've only been driving for two years.
"I would say I am applying for 50 to 60 jobs a day, I just try to fire them out, but it takes time.
"I'd say I hear back from ten or 15 each day, but I try to call each of them to ask for feedback. If I'm out and about I take CVs with me to drop into places.
"I just want to show that I am willing and taking to Twitter is part of that."
Robert said his key skills are with people and customer service. He has a level two qualification in City and Guilds IT and is studying a course in business administration from home.
He also studies English and maths part time at Franklin College.
He receives just £244 a fortnight in benefits, including Employment Support Allowance, and lives on around £60 a week.
He said: "I just want to try to better myself.
"I really want to work because I have always done it. Getting back into work would really improve things for me.
"I'm willing to learn and I'm hard working. I'd like to get into retail but I'm open to any avenues, I'm just desperate for work."
Rob can be contacted on 07906 576835 or by e-mail at rob.parrott8@gmail.com. His CV can be viewed at bit.ly/Gy-Clee
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