10 Tips To Remember When Searching For A Marketing Job

The world economy has just experienced one of the biggest jumps in to recession ever seen

, the UK has suffered huge job losses, the country has no idea what's going to happen next with regard to the economy and you find yourself in the lucky position where you need to try and find a marketing job. Do you give up? Throw the towel in? Or just put your head in the sand? No, follow these 10 tips on what to do when searching for a marketing job and you may find yourself saying hello to your new boss, before you know it!1) Research the market.With numerous degrees available in marketing and business, an old or rookie perspective job hunter needs to know what qualifications, desired experience or skills are required by employers. For those already in marketing positions, you more than any should know that the world of business changes quickly, really quickly. Don't make yourself look like you don't know what you are doing by sending out CVs that have no updated training, skills or education from the time you joined your current company, ask to go on courses, check to see if your qualifications are still appropriate for the companies you would like to work in and research who it is that attracts you as an employer. Research salaries, there is no point in jumping from a position you want to leave in to a position that is going to create more difficulties for you financially even though you are in "marketing". If you are new to marketing, research exactly what it is someone does who works in marketing. If you are seasoned marketing professional investigate what other avenues of marketing interest you if you want to have a change of professional scenery. 2) Be up to date with what's going on in the world of marketingIt is important to be on top of your game, whatever your profession. Be aware of current marketing topics, what's happening in the world of marketing, innovations, figureheads and leading companies.3) Network.Whether you are new to marketing or not, networking can never be thought of as a waste of time. It's a skill and exercise in used in the business day that allows relationships to be built outside of the pressurized sales pitch or interview.4)Pay very close attention to your CV and have others proof read it.There are few jobs that have a greater emphasis on the CV of their prospective candidates than marketing. Make sure your CV has been read, re read and checked for every minute detail. Remember, the CV is often your only way in to a company, so make it good. Other people often see blatant errors that we don't in a document we are familiar with or may indeed, pick up on a writing style or tone used in you CV that doesn't portray the real you or doesn't do you any favors. Be prepared to take constructive feedback.5) Prepare to door knock.Job hunting, whether it be in marketing or not, is all about numbers. The more CVs you send out, companies you contact, interviews you go on the greater the chance of your being hired in the marketing job you want. Send speculative CVs, make speculative calls and be your very own agent, after all, who better to sell you than you.6)Ask for referrals.If companies are not currently not hiring and tell you so when you cont.ct them, ask them about other marketing roles they are aware of that have come up recently, or good recruitment agencies that specialize in marketing roles.7) Make sure you are ready at short notice.Interviews often come up at short notice. Once you send your CV, application form or make a phone call to a company and they show interest in you, be sure to make yourself available for interview. The longer the window period from the discussion of the interview, to the time of interview allows for other developments to occur that don't include yourself, in what could be your perfect job.8) Consider temping.If you are new to marketing and have the ability to work on long term or short term temporary marketing jobs, then this can be a great way to get on the ladder and try out the whole concept of marketing for you as a your new profession. People are often hired on to permanent contracts when they have been temps within a company and at the very least you are gaining valuable experience and knowledge that makes you look even more like a marketing professional on paper.9) Practice your interview skills.While you are busy networking, talking to perspective employers and recruitment consultants, you can use this time to rehearse your interview technique and how you come across to others in a professional setting. For new graduates this can be invaluable and for the more seasoned business person, just watching other people's reactions to how you interact with them can be a great way to hone in on areas that you can improve on.10) Preparation.Whether making a phone call, going to visit a recruitment consultant or having a job interview, know the company you are meeting before you get there. Google them, look at company web sites, ask about them through networking, do this all in advance and you will not only come across as someone who is astute, but you will feel more confident in your abilities and your interview.

10 Tips To Remember When Searching For A Marketing Job

By: Gen Wright

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