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MediaBuzz's Ultimate Job Search Guide
Let Us Help You Find the Perfect Job Wanna finally land that dream job? MediaBuzz can help! We've gathered expert tips on everything from job searching to resume building. Need to customize your cover letter? We can tell you how! Not sure what to include in your resume? We've got you covered! Looking for a few tips on how to ace ... -
MediaBuzz's Resume Guide
Having trouble figuring out how to structure your resume? Should it be one page or two? What should be included? Fitting all of your job experience onto one piece of paper can be a daunting task. Figuring out what will grab an employer's attention makes it even harder. But MediaBuzz can help. We've gathered tips from top experts, ranging from "How ... -
Expert Advice: Marketing Positions Focusing on SEM Experience
Question I have noticed more and more Marketing positions focusing on SEM experience. Is this a skill that has become mainstream? If so, do you recommend a place where one can get certified while continuing to work full time? What other additional skills would you recommend learning to stay ahead of the trends in Marketing these days? Answer While not always ... -
Expert Advice: Advanced Skills After Marketing Degree
Question: I have a bachelors degree in marketing. Which advanced skills do you suggest I obtain to increase my value as a marketer? Answer: An MBA is always considered beneficial. If you are able to continue your education and gain this accreditation it will only increase your success within your chosen field. Also, depending on your area of expertise within Marketing, ... -
Expert Advice: Marketing Organizational Structure for Consumer Product Companies
Question What is the common marketing organizational structure for consumer products companies? Answer Consumer products companies are typically divided by both brand and function. In other words, two people might work on Dove bar soap, but one is in marketing and one is in product supply. In each function, there are different layers of management. In the Brand function, for example, ... -
Expert Advice: Future Marketing Jobs
Question: Do you have any information about marketing jobs that companies will be demanding in the future? What types of jobs, in other words, will be in greatest demand? Examples might include B2B Marketing, Product Development, Brand Management, Hi-Tech Marketing, Market Research, Marketing Communications, etc. Answer Wow, very broad question. I would say that there will be demand for professionals in ... -
MediaBuzz's Interview Guide
Never seem to come up with the right answer during an interview? Not sure about what to wear? Worried you'll freeze trying to answer the most important question? Interviews may be the toughest part of the job search process, since everything about you is on display for the employer. Figuring out how to dress and the right thing to say can ... -
15 Companies Hiring Now
[photo:30946] Brown-Forman Corporation Jack Daniel’s, Southern Comfort, Finlandia, Sonoma-Cutrer, Korbel and 31 other alcohol brands Brown-Forman employs 4,440 people worldwide with about 1,300 located in Louisville. Brown-Forman, one of the largest American-owned spirits and wine companies and among the top 10 largest global spirits companies, sells its brands in more than 135 countries and has offices in cities across the globe. ... -
8 Ways Ad Agencies Keep Employees Happy
There is an unwritten contract between every employer and every employee. It goes like this: "You take care of me, and I will take care of you." For the worker, it means that he or she will work hard, meet or exceed expectations and get along well with supervisors, subordinates and others. For employers, it means providing an atmosphere that ... -
Confessions of an Account Exec: Odd Jobs You Didn’t Sign up For
When you interview for a job at a public relations agency, you learn about the environment, your coworkers, the starting pay and your benefits package. But there are a few job responsibilities that you might not find out about until after you’ve been hired. Getting ad rates Your client is hosting an event and decides they’re interested in buying advertisement space ... -
5 Cover Letters That Worked
We talk about them all the time: cover letters. We share general tips, explore best practices, and warn of the most common cover letter mistakes. What we haven't done is give you specific examples of real cover letters that worked. Until now! Excelle has tracked down five cover letters that helped job seekers land an interview. Sometimes, they even got ... -
Deal Breakers for Hiring Managers
Getting an interview is a really big deal. It means that you have achieved a level of confidence with your resume and cover letter and have made it to the next steps of the hiring equation. This is something that you should be proud of; this is also something you should take very, very seriously. The interview presents a lot ... -
Climb the Ad/Marketing/PR Career Ladder
Finally, your foot is in the door! But, now you’re thinking, “How can I get ahead?” Patience, patience grasshopper - It’s good to be motivated, but bear in mind, making your way up the career ladder takes time and, of course, hard work. But don't get discouraged! Check out these tips to make your climb a little easier. Trust us, the ... -
How Dating Rules Can Help You Get a Job
When I lost my job, the last thing I needed was a blank social calendar and empty bed. There’s only so much disappointment one girl can take. This modern-day Dorothy wanted to click her heels and have the perfect profession and pillow pal land right into her lap. Was that too much to ask? Maybe not. Monster contributing writer Nicole Williams ... -
Take a Break From Your Job Search
6 Ways to Maintain Your Sanity While Looking for Work They say looking for a job is a full-time job in itself, but that’s only partially true. Full-time jobs come with things like regular paychecks, benefits and a sense of pride and accomplishment. Compare that to the frustrating, tedious and mostly unrewarding task of finding a job, and it’s no wonder ... -
5 Ways to Vet Your Next Employer
We all know that before bringing you on board, a potential employer will do some vetting. They'll scour the internet searching for digital dirt, or any discrepancies from your resume. They'll try to get a glimpse into your personality. They want to know as much as they can about you. After all, they’re about to let you – an unknown quantity ... -
Bouncing Back After Being Laid Off
You've just received the awful news: Effective today, your services are no longer needed. You know you're not alone, but somehow that doesn't make you feel any better. Your mind tells you to put together your resume right away, but your body won't move. Here are some tips to help get your mind and body working together. Grieving Time Before you ... -
Resume Help for the Unemployed
Mounting a job search when you’re unemployed may leave you feeling like you can’t compete with your gainfully employed peers. This just isn’t true. Transform your resume from holding you back to propelling your success. Assess the Gap “The best way to address an employment gap depends on how long you’ve been out of work,” says Teena Rose, director of resume-writing ... -
Career Profile: Web Designer
This article first appeared on Monster. The position of Web designer may be the glamour job of the Web-development field. Others involved in Web projects, such as information architects and programmers, hold jobs that many people just don't understand. By comparison, Web designers are involved in creating the icons, images, navigational tools and other features that give Web projects their public ... -
What Older Workers Bring to Marketing
This article first appeared on Monster. Hank Wasiak is in his 60s. He’s been in the brand-building business since he was 21. In the more than four decades he’s been working, technology has made the field more vibrant than ever. Instant messaging, viral marketing and social networking sites could make his workplace uncomfortable -- even scary -- for men and ...












