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Should digital strategists say goodbye to their jobs?

empty-deskOkay, so maybe we’re not there yet. But what will all these “Social media”, “Digital”, “Mobile” and “Online” strategists do when online and conventional marketing truly become integrated. Can we still justify the hyper specialisation and fragmentation surrounding digital strategy? Are these titles still relevant in an integrated 360 degree advertising world? more…

How to change work culture

Q: I work for a large corporation and like the people I work with; however, I get stressed out because everyone is “heads-down” and there’s not a lot of interaction. While I’m doing well and know that my work is important to the company, I’m not that happy. I’m a people person and would like to change the culture — but not leave for a different company. Where should I start? more…

Tips to Get a Job at a PR Agency

get-jobHow can one land a job at a PR firm is an oft-asked question. In a tiny industry where perhaps 100 US Public Relations agencies have more than 20 employees its one which deserves more attention. Considering statistics which show that annual spending on public relations services in the U.S. will increase 55 percent between 2008 and 2013, to $8 billion there should be many PR jobs available in the years to come. more…

HOW TO: Land a Job at Meetup

meetupA Meetup happens every 13 seconds, and there are over 90,000 Meetup Groups for more than 9 million members. As Meetups become more popular and widespread, the Meetup team continues to grow.

Meetup staff are known as “MEME-teamers,” MEME being an acronym for “Meetups Everywhere about more…

9 steps to take if you fear a job layoff

job_layoffIf you notice warning signs at your company that clearly say, “Somebody’s going to be leaving here on short notice,” don’t wait until you’re handed a pink slip to start thinking about your next career move.

Here are nine tips that can help make more…

HOW TO: Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for the Job Hunt

LinkedInDan Finnigan is CEO of Jobvite, a SaaS platform for the social web that companies use to find and hire people. You can follow him on Twitter at @DanFinnigan and read his blog – the Jobvite Blog.
About 120 million people now use LinkedIn, and 1 million more join every week. But how many users have a professional profile that’s actually attracting more…

16 job search errors you’re probably making

job_searchOver the years, hiring managers have born witness to every hiring, interviewing, résumé, cover letter and negotiation mistake there is.

You know what these blunders are. We’ve told you several times. Yet you (and hundreds of other job seekers) continue to make common job search mistakes. more…

10 strategies for job-search success

Eric Herzenberg

Photo credit: AP | Eric Herzenberg, right, of Mountain View, Calif.

Job hunting boils down to finding an opportunity and convincing the employer you are exactly what he needs. Are you doing both effectively? Here, experts offer 10 suggestions for boosting success.  more…

Summertime Job-Searching Tip for Teens: It’s Not Too Late to Start Now

teenager-workingAs summertime school vacations begin to unfold, many teenagers are still scrambling to find a job. And while the market for teenage workers remains soft, opportunity can still be found if teens take on a resourceful approach.

According to one job-search authority, while the interview and hiring process for seasonal positions may seem to have concluded, teens should not give up yet. more…

Saatchi & Saatchi wins creative duties for OLX

saatchi-olxSaatchi & Saatchi has added another feather to its cap by bagging the creative duties for the leader in free classifieds worldwide – OLX. Catering to an audience in one of the fastest growing sectors in India, OLX is an exciting brand which is sure to cut across sectors with more and more people using the online space to find and buy products that they need and sell products that they don’t want to use. more…

Dubai or Doha – which is a more lucrative job market for expats?

job_marketEmirate remains the preferred destination given the lifestyle, freedom, infrastructure and opportunities it offers.
After years of seemingly unstoppable growth, Dubai seemed the favourite place for expats for a job in the entire Gulf region. Post-crises, other contenders like Qatar’s Doha, with huge gas reserves, started attracting foreign talent away from Dubai. However, even today, Dubai, if compared to the Qatari market, more…

Searching for a job? Tips from a pro

searching_jobLexington, KY – If it has been a while since you have conducted a job search, I have some news for you: Things have changed. Whether you have left your last job willingly or unwillingly, there is a new reality out there in today’s job market that requires new job hunting tactics.

Here is some practical, on-the-ground advice for those who want to achieve the only real job security today, more…