What We're Talking About...Marketing Job Search

Applying for jobs is always a scary and exciting process, every time you hit submit you could potentially be applying for your future job. That being said, the job market today is a lot more competitive than it was just a couple of years ago: “On average, every corporate job opening attracts 250 resumes, but only 4 to 6 of these people will be called for an interview, and only 1 of those will be offered a job” (Inc.)

It is important to make sure your resume is up to date and includes lots of action words and keyword phrases related to your industry. Now go update your resume and make sure it stands out from the crowd!

If you need some resume help to make sure you get the job, here's what we're talking about...

Articles

How to Stand Out As a Marketing Job Applicant via. AMA

“Marketing is becoming one of the most promising industries to make a career in, and it’s attracting a lot of strong candidates, which means it’s harder than ever to stand out”

This article discusses the steps you should take to prepare for applying to marketing jobs. Starting with the pre-application, the author gives tips and tricks to knowing yourself, what you bring and how to find companies that are a good fit for you. In the end, the author also gives tips about how to get the job during the interview.

How to Write a Resume That Stands Out via. HBR

“My rule of thumb is that 95% of what you talk about should be framed as accomplishments”

This article gives tips on how to create the perfect resume to sell yourself and get the interviewer to bite and hire you. It is also important to tweak your resume depending on each job you are applying for. The article ends with some DOs and DONTs and a couple of case studies.

Infographics

How to Write a Resume in 7 Simple Steps [Infographic] via. HubSpot

This infographic takes you through 7 simple steps to writing a resume for the job you want.

How to Properly Format Your Resume via. HubSpot

This article gives tips on how to format your resume and also includes 10 free marketing resume templates you can download.

Podcast

Resume Crusade with Chris Fields via. CareerCloud Radio

This podcast talks about how to create a perfect resume, some of the biggest mistakes, social media, client success stories and the future of resumes.

Statistics

Six Shocking Job Search Statistics That Will Shock You via. Workology

“The average recruiter spends 6 seconds viewing a resume”

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