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Elite marketers are in-demand for creative corporations
Online news needs a creative edge to profit
2012-02-14
Having an online component to a business is an increasing necessity in the marketplace today.
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The gaming industry is going social
2012-02-14
Video games continue to impress consumers with their improved graphics and more developed plots.
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Open creative tech jobs to increase in 2012
2012-02-14
Big businesses that can separate themselves from the competition by improving their brand recognition across all demographics through appealing design and interactive marketing may be able to get ahead in their respective industry.
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Expanding companies should hire consultants
2012-02-14
The job market is in flux. People used to want to find full-time employment because it provided many benefits, such as stability and regular income.
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Three thriving fields for 2012
2012-02-14
It is never too late to make a career change, and with the economy on the mend, now may be the time for professionals to get their feet wet in something new.
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Creative workers embody similar characteristics
2012-02-14
In the United States, the unemployment rate is hovering just under 9 percent.
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Social TV starts with the Super Bowl
2012-02-14
Social media outlets are still relatively new in the business world.
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Creative websites are in demand
2012-02-14
Web design, while functional, also has an aesthetic appeal.
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The further emergence of video content
2012-02-14
The Holidays are finally over. The new year is quickly kicking into high gear, and marketers are scrambling to find the biggest money making avenues for the next 12 months.
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Responsive websites will reign supreme in 2012
2012-02-14
In today's marketplace, businesses across all industries have entered the digital world and created their own websites. These pages act as ambassadors to consumers. It is often the case that a professional website is the first impression for prospective clients.
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Location, Location, Location
2012-02-14
Everyone is wondering where the next big job market boom will take place.
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A stable job market could be seen by year's end
2012-02-14
Alan Krueger, the chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, recently told network MSNBC that new signs of job growth point toward an improving economy in the United States.
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New jobs in December 2011 exceeds economist projections
2012-02-14
The job market has faced hard times, but at the end of 2011 there seemed to be a comforting uptick in job creation across the board in the United States.
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Programmers are in-demand
2012-02-14
As the business world begins to incorporate more technology into its communication and marketing techniques, the race to hire the most innovative programmers will become even more competitive.
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Social by design
2012-02-14
The U.S. economy is healing. Unemployment has dropped below 9 percent for the first time since early 2011, which means more jobs are being created.
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Pinterest could generate interest among consumers
2012-02-14
A small part of what is required to run a successful business is an eye for innovative marketing opportunities.
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Phrasing can effect creative ideas
2012-02-14
Corporations often employ teams of creatives to manage projects that business-oriented professionals are unable to wrap their brains around.
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The value of a good Tweet
2012-02-14
Twitter can help businesses expand their visibility online.
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Five jobs that are in-demand in 2012
2012-01-11
In creative industries, hiring the most talented people is necessary to build a successful company.
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Behavioral marketing helps build brand loyalty
2012-02-14
Marketing has become more technical than ever before.
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Target audience determines what is relevant content
2012-02-14
A clearly defined marketing strategy is one of the most essential parts of a business.
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Where do viewers focus their attention on Facebook?
2012-02-14
The business world heavily relies on technology for success.
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Twitter flubs create new PR jobs
2012-02-14
It would be foolish to deny the importance of social media. It has changed the way businesses interact with the public and, for consumers, it is a way to discuss any given topic aloud.
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3D design jobs will increase as more electronics incorporate the technology
2012-02-14
After a good night's rest, people wake up to the reality that we're all living in 3D.
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Web pages will become easier to use
2012-02-14
Creative industries may have been hit the hardest in the recession.
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Usability impacts web success
2012-02-14
During the recession, many companies scaled back their spending on marketing campaigns. With an uptick in hiring there has been a resurgence in design marketing, employers have begun to hire individuals to fill graphic web design jobs.
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Timeline is here to stay
2012-02-14
Over the past five years, Facebook has completely altered how we interact with other people, brands and even inanimate objects.
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In-house creative departments look to expand
2012-01-17
Creative professionals have a lot of opportunities in today's employment market, even more than individuals looking for work in several other industries.
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The lack of remote work corporate culture
2011-12-19
The professional world is always evolving, and the same tricks and technology that get you by today might not cut it tomorrow.
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Mobile shopping rises in popularity
2011-12-19
The internet is a valuable resource for business owners and consumers. Many people prefer to research topics on their computers or mobile devices instead of hitting the local library and picking up a few books.
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Consumer insights improve online marketing
2011-12-19
Businesses that have incorporated an online component into their makeup in 2011 will want to utilize their investment for all of its worth in 2012.
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Get LinkedIn to the job market
2011-12-19
Social media has changed the ways in which people find employment. There are many online social communities where job seekers congregate to discuss possible leads, as well as exchange industry insights.
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You don't need social media experts to see success
2011-12-19
There is hardly a day where the average person wakes up in the morning and doesn't checks Facebook.
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Interactive videos starring you
2011-12-19
Video marketing has the potential to revolutionize how businesses communicate their messages to consumers. Websites are growing more interactive by the day, and with new web development coding, like HTML5, mobile devices are able to navigate the web with growing ease.
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Your dream employer is looking for you
2011-12-19
Employers in creative industries are looking for individuals to fill open positions.
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Agencies make impressions with video marketing
2011-12-19
Video content is becoming more important for companies that are attempting to create a more engaging presence online. In the next year, video content marketing is expected to take even further control, and possibly find its way into more advertising budgets across all industries.
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To be or not to be a freelancer
2011-12-16
The certain amount of freedom that comes with freelancing is enticing, and people who are already employed are also looking at these temporary work options as a way to garner a second income.
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Time to talk to, not at, consumers
2011-12-16
As 2012 approaches, the way organizations plan to market their services or products will incorporate a lot of the findings from 2011.
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Shrinking start-ups make the market more competitive
2011-12-16
The job market is much different than it was prior to 2008. Instead of harping on how the economic downturn has affected employment rates, however, it would be more useful to digest the latest job trends and continue to move forward.
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Consumers prefer to shop online
2011-12-16
In the most recent census conducted by the Census Bureau, consumers spent a total of $145,214,000,000 in online purchases - a number that is expected to rise 21.8 percent annually.
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Google+ could surpass other social media outlets
2011-12-16
Social media outlets are one of the many innovative marketing platforms that businesses across industries are using to spread their brand and message.
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Graphic design full steam ahead
2011-12-16
It is hard to deny that the recession that began in 2008 is still affecting the way that businesses spend money in 2011. Although, in some industries, this decline in spending has not affected the rate of employment - it may have increased it.
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E-commerce meets social marketing
2011-12-16
As companies prepare to wrap up 2011 on a high note, it is hard not to look ahead to 2012. After a few shaky years, businesses are hoping that the upcoming year will be a complete turn around.
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Link building can build businesses
2011-12-16
Search engine rankings play a vital role in today's world. Every business, if they could, would want to place their website above the competition on search engines such as Google and Bing.
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Digital media meets consumer trends in 2012
2011-12-16
In 2011, businesses found that consumers increasingly prefer to navigate the World Wide Web on their smartphones and tablet computers.
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Be the star of your own video portfolio
2011-12-14
Job seekers are frantic to find employment. There never seems to be enough opportunities, and most look for innovative ways to help their digital persona stand out in a crowded pile of resumes and portfolios.
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To fear change is to deny yourself success
2011-12-14
Freelance work opportunities are rising, and more people should look at these options as viable career paths.
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If there isn't an app for that, there soon will be
2011-12-14
Technology affects almost everything we do. An innovative discovery in one industry could completely alter how we interact in another. The unveiling of HTML5, for example, will impact several creative fields, and force existing web developers to scramble to keep up with the latest trends.
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Entrepreneurs enjoy Virtual Success
2011-12-14
In the fourth quarter of 2011, trends are emerging that could affect the year to come.
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The time has come for freelancers
2011-12-14
Through economic upheaval, we learn a lot about the state of the business world.
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Don't be too creative
2011-12-14
It's a competitive job market. Even in prosperous economic times, some industries are hard to break into.
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The age of e-commerce has descended upon us
2011-12-14
The internet is an expansive space of networks that bring consumers and suppliers together.
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Are we conditioned to react to color?
2011-12-14
For many shoppers, the aesthetic appeal of a product is the deciding factor in whether or not it will be purchased that day. It is an interesting concept to try and understand, since most designs are built in such a way that we overlook their finer details.
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It's never too late to make a career switch
2011-12-14
Finding the perfect job is a hard enough task, but switching careers later in life can be even more difficult.
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Advertise yourself through a well-designed resume
2011-12-14
The resume could be the most important part of the job hunt.
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Temporary work can fill the gap between full-time employment
2011-12-14
There is somewhat of a stigma surrounding temporary work and its benefits.
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Accepting an internship after college isn't as bad as you think it is
2011-12-14
In a down economy, recent graduates and individuals who are struggling to find new employment options turn to co-op or internship opportunities.
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Internet marketing spending increases, again
2011-12-14
As businesses begin to reflect on the past year and start looking toward 2012, many will reevaluate where they focus their advertising dollars.
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HTML5 will affect the web design job market
2011-12-14
In the upcoming year, the internet will dramatically change.
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Web design trends improve upon functionality
2011-12-14
Web design has always played a vital role in the online presence of a business.
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In 2012, the digital revolution will affect advertising
2011-12-14
It's never too early to begin thinking about 2012. It's just around the corner, and with each new year comes a fresh start.
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A personal blog can help you get a job
2011-12-14
Unless you've been crafty and diligent in managing your online presence, there is a high potential that future employers will Google your name in hopes of digging up some dirt.
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Promotion jobs boost advertising
2011-12-14
Advertising has gotten too complex for it to be described and categorized into a single, explainable industry.
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Without account managers, many businesses would fail
2011-12-14
On the outside, account management jobs may seem rigid and uncreative.
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There is a shortage of qualified candidates in the direct marketing industry
2011-12-14
Content and direct marketing have emerged as the latest trends in advertising.
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The future of production art jobs
2011-12-14
Technology has changed the ways a lot of jobs are performed. In some cases, the development of computer software and operating systems have taken one line of work and divided it into two in order to complete necessary responsibilities in a timely manner.
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Attention web developers: Silicon Valley is looking for you
2011-12-14
In some parts of the country, the job outlook is on the rise. Nowhere is it more booming than within the web development industry in Silicon Valley, which in September saw the addition of 15,000 new tech jobs - representing a 17 percent year-over-year increase, reports Wanted Analytics.
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Editors are needed in most industries
2011-12-14
A lot of the things we enjoy today will be obsolete down the road. From cellphones to cutting-edge TV shows, we're constantly changing our interests.
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Information Architects are in high demand
2011-12-14
The internet is growing increasingly harder to manage and navigate. With more businesses beginning to incorporate an e-commerce component to their websites, a logical and prepared approach to make these additions more user-friendly has developed new creative positions in the job market.
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Project management jobs can be found in any industry
2011-12-14
The job market has seen its fair share of disasters, but it does seem that certain career paths are indestructible, even in the worst of times.
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E-commerce jobs are on the rise
2011-12-14
In the past two years, e-commerce jobs have enjoyed an increase across various industries. The trend shows that people are growing increasingly comfortable with purchasing products and services over the internet.
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Multimedia design has the potential to be recession-proof
2011-12-14
It's no secret that the job market is in a less-than-ideal place - or that creative industries suffer when money is tight.
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Web analytics jobs: Then and now
2011-12-14
The web hasn't been around for very long, but in that time, it has quickly become the most utilized advertising frontier.
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The emergence of 3D design jobs
2011-12-14
Web design jobs have been heavily sought-after for the past 10 years. The dot-com boom influenced brick-and-mortar businesses to take to the internet and market their services to a wider audience.
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Copywriting: Adjusting to the times
2011-12-14
Copywriting jobs are important for a wide range of industries. Typically, copywriters are utilized most in advertising and marketing
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D.C. and Chicago show high demand for technical writers
2011-12-14
Technical writers are in great demand in Washington, D.C. and Chicago due to the extreme amount of manufacturing, governmental and technology-based companies residing in the metropolitan areas.
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Packaging design is a growing industry
2011-12-14
Temporary staffing jobs are bountiful in creative industries.
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What is your body language saying to potential employers?
2011-12-14
The majority of what is communicated during an interview is nonverbal. Studies by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons show that only 7 percent of what a person obtains from you during an interview is through audible discussion.
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The cities with the most creative job openings in 2011
2011-12-14
The creative industry has seen great growth in the past year, with more businesses turning toward the internet for advertising, communication and sales.
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Social media marketing jobs continue to rise in importance
2011-12-14
Social media plays a vital role in the success of businesses around the world. Whether it is using Facebook or Twitter to directly engage and communicate with consumers or having a presence on LinkedIn in order to build a professional network, the trend may be here to stay.
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Drafting a contract that protects your needs is a must for any freelancer
2011-12-14
Working alone as a freelancer can be a liberating experience, but it will initially require navigating through some uncertainty.
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How to be a good mentee
2011-12-14
Mentors have the ability to connect their mentees to people who can help them move ahead in an industry. Providing good advice is one benefit, but deep knowledge of how to handle unfavorable situations is even more useful for mentees.
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The benefits of mentorship in your professional network
2011-12-14
An important part of the professional networking process is mentoring newer employees, and in some instances, looking to senior management for advice.
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Staying connected even after you've landed your dream job
2011-12-14
You've landed yourself your dream job. It has every quality you were looking for and is only a few minutes from your house. It's easy to feel lucky in situations like these, however, neglecting to stay connected to contacts you've met on your job search could prove to be detrimental in the future.
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Philanthropy can help an unemployed individual get back on track
2011-12-14
Being stuck between jobs and struggling to find work can take a toll on an individual's mental state. While the world continues to transition from localized markets to a global economy, in some industries, there fails to be a lot of job openings or outlets for people to focus their energy on.
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What not to wear: the creative industry edition
2011-12-14
The proper way to dress in an office is a constant debate between employees and managers. Today, many offices are taking a more casual approach in hopes of improving productivity by employing happy workers.
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How to network on Facebook
2011-12-14
Facebook can be a valuable networking tool for someone who's looking for work. Today, everyone is on the social media site in some way or another.
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Social media can determine a worker's growth in today's market
2011-12-14
The days of walking into an agency and submitting an application in person are long gone.
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The eight-hour workday: myth or reality?
2011-12-14
The eight-hour work day. Is it myth or is it a reality?
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Tattoos in the workplace: yay or nay?
2011-12-14
Tattoos are not just for bikers, gang-members and rockstars anymore.
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Spending on mobile applications and advertising will increase to $4 billion by 2015
2011-12-14
Mobile applications are triggering a fundamental shift in the way people use mobile phones. In 2011, 85 percent of shipped cellphones included browser and mobile application capabilities, according to Gartner Inc.
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Contingency employment continues to trend up in 2011
2011-12-13
Temporary help services are booming in 2011 as companies are beginning to allocate more money to hire new employees.
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Creating a digital portfolio
2011-12-13
The way we brand and represent ourselves to employers has become an interactive experience. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of potential employees competing for the same position, so it is necessary to find ways to stand out from the crowd.
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Public relations in a digital world
2011-12-13
Creative careers are evolving everyday. The transition from old to new technology has influenced the way many companies operate by creating new opportunities and presenting new challenges to public relations, advertising and branding agencies.
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Social media jobs continue to rise
2011-12-13
As expected, social media career opportunities are still on the rise.
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Startups look to hire creatives on a temporary basis
2011-12-13
The job market today can be a rocky place. One month companies are on track to meet their quarterly quotes, and the next, they've dipped into the red.
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The emergence of interaction design
2011-12-13
In today's evolving world, every product on the market has to have an interactive component.
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Today's employers are constantly seeking new marketing and SEO specialists
2011-12-13
The growth of consumers interested in companies with online interactive capabilities has boosted a need to take on new employees to better prepare them for this trend.
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You don't need to relocate to find your dream advertising job
2011-12-13
Successfully finding a career today depends a lot on how actively you search one out.
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Graphic designers are in great demand as the country climbs out of an economic crisis
2011-12-13
The job market is constantly changing, and in 2011, graphic designers are in greater need than ever before.
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How to market yourself as a copywriter
2011-12-13
A common question asked of a potential new hire is: Why do you want to work for us?
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The field of animation is burgeoning in Hawaii
2011-12-13
Hawaii has a rapidly growing artist population compared to the 49 other states that it is separated from.
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To attract creative employers, market yourself as a creative individual
2011-12-13
The job market is tough to navigate. Knowing where to look for job postings is easy enough to grasp, but getting the attention of an employer is a whole other game.
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What recruiters look for in potential PR hires
2011-12-13
Public relations (PR) is one of the fastest-growing job fields today.
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New methods of advertising require web designers to get a little creative
2011-12-13
The job market has been temperamental in the past few years. Whether recruiters are adapting to evolving trends in business or if there are simply too many people out there today, many occupational paths are transitioning into more technologically based services.
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