What kinds of
jobs are there in advertising and marketing?
Finding job postings in advertising
and marketing
Going to the Source
Identifying employers and
contacting them directly to find out about vacancies
is an important job search strategy. Since most employers post jobs on their
own web site, visit their sites and look for employment, jobs or college
recruiting. If jobs aren't posted, call employers, ask for the person
responsible for college recruiting and inquire about entry-level jobs.
Factor in the “Friendlies”
Networking is one of the most critical job search strategies for
ad/marketing jobs.
- Tap
our Career Network and reach out to our alumni and parent
career advisors http://www.skidmore.edu/administration/career/ap.htm
Tip: Search
by Advertising, Promotion, Marketing or Sales
Schedule informational meetings in
the workplace to gain information/perspectives about the field and
help alumni gain a first hand appreciation of you as a
candidate. Our contacts will be more likely to recommend you for
vacancies or to refer you to their contacts if they have met you in
person.
- Tap former employers, faculty, friends of
the family for introductions to individuals working in advertising and
marketing.
Ease your way in
If you want get some experience before settling
into a job, consider an internship - http://www.skidmore.edu/administration/career/int.htm
(password need from off-campus only: Lucy1911)
Target your resume
to make it obvious
to the reader that you have the right stuff
for a job in the field
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