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Although the world is still in economic turmoil, there are some bright spots on the road ahead. Young workers are taking advantage of the possible changing tide, and finding jobs in industries and positions that generally herald a recovery. One of the markets that remain strong, even while the economy is in turmoil is in the field of marketing. Companies who were damaged in the downturn are seeking hungry, organized and talented young people to help them sell their services in the fields of marketing and sales. Right now there is no better time to take advantage of being on the front end of a recovery by considering working in a foreign country, where novelty is as asset.
There are many factors to consider, first of which is to decide which niche of the industry you are best suited to serve. Are you a designer? Can you network, make new contacts, or close deals? Many of those in the design field are intimately aware of the downturn in print driven design markets. Paper prices and advertising revenue has been dropping steadily since 2008. Those with skills related to Internet technologies however, are positioned well to take advantage of the new opportunities that await.
Many recruiting and staffing offices are reporting their intentions for new hires this year, and specifically they are searching for young people who can contribute to the rebuilding of brick and mortar business with their talents for social marketing, networking and client retention. People with those skills will be at the head of the line in the new recovery.
There are many new aggressive employment agencies serving the Internet sector and these agencies are always seeking new and novel talent. They can help you find London hotels so you have a base of operations in your new job-seeking venture. Hotels in Mayfair may also offer student rates for those who are seeking work, but generally rooms in this luxury district are better suited to those with deeper pockets.
