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How Executive Recruiters Get Paid to Find Marketing Talent: Retained, Contingent, and the Gray Area in Between

In the high-stakes world of marketing talent acquisition, the executive recruiter has become an indispensable ally. Whether it’s landing a data-driven VP of Growth or a visionary CMO who can…

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The Minimum Salary for a Single Person to Cover Their Basic Needs In Every State in the US

MIT’s Living Wage database and calculator tracks the minimum income a single person needs (before taxes) to handle food, housing, transportation, healthcare, internet, mobile, civic engagement, and other expenses without…

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Ghosted! What to Do When You Don’t Hear Back from a Potential Employer After a Job Interview

A job search can be an emotional roller coaster. You meticulously craft applications, tailor resumes, and prepare for interviews. Then, after a seemingly positive interview, you enter a radio silence…

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12 Mistakes You May Be Making on Your Resume and What to Do Instead 

To make a strong first impression on potential employers, it's essential to effectively showcase your marketing, people, organizational, and project management skills, experiences, and achievements through your resume and cover…

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How to Choose the Right Marketing Recruiter for Your Needs and Career Objectives

For Marketers / Jobseekers In today's highly competitive job market, finding the right marketing job can be a challenging task. To streamline this process, many professionals turn to marketing recruiters,…

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How To Choose and Manage Job References: A Critical, But Often Overlooked Component of an Effective Job Search Strategy

Seven Steps to Effectively Selecting and Managing Your Job References Choosing job references is often treated as an afterthought by job seekers. However, references deserve to be treated as a…

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How to Spot a Bad Boss or Toxic Company Culture During a Marketing Job Interview

A marketing job interview isn’t merely an employer’s opportunity to evaluate a job candidate’s potential fit with the company, it’s also your opportunity to evaluate the potential employer to determine…

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11 Common Mistakes Marketing Professionals Make on Their Resumes and How to Avoid Them

As you embark on the journey to find your next marketing position, your resume becomes your primary marketing tool. Crafting a compelling resume is essential to differentiate you in a…

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9 Steps to Landing Your First Marketing Job as a Recent College Graduate

Securing your first marketing job as a recent college graduate can be an exciting yet challenging endeavor. Consider it a marketing campaign, and you’re the product. With the right approach…

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How to Compete with Employed Jobseekers When You’re Unemployed

Employed job seekers often have an unfair edge in the job market.  The fact that they currently have a job gives them a “credibility premium” with employers.  Consciously or not,…

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