Category: Careers
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You Ask, I Answer: Advice for May Graduates in PR?
Brianna asks, “What advice would you give to a communication college student graduating in May?” This year’s graduating class will undoubtedly be in one of the most challenging environments for employment in the last decade. For starters: – Do all the passive work: personal website, solid CV, LinkedIn profile – Start the process of building…
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You Ask, I Answer: IP Ownership of Assets at Work?
Sydney asks, “So I was let go from my job on Thursday due to budget cuts stemming from events being cancelled in all this craziness. I was wondering- what is the usual protocol in transferring creative materials? Like if I made the templates and took the photos, do I own them? Or are they company…
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You Ask, I Answer: Free Digital Marketing Courses?
Isabel asks, “I’m sheltering in place in the Bay Area and thought it would be a good time to up my skills through an online class —specifically in digital advertising but also digital marketing in general. I work at a non-profit theater so I’m looking for very practical stuff to help our small team (assuming…
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You Ask, I Answer: How Do Graduates Find Analytics Jobs?
Dan asks, “When looking for contract work or even full time jobs in analytics where do you folks recommend starting? I’d like to pass this on to the new students in the UNH MS in Analytics program.” This is a fun question, depending on the skills of the student. If they’re being taught things like…
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You Ask, I Answer: Increasing the Chances of Being Hired with Certifications?
Harrison asks, “I was wondering if you would be able to spare some time to give me some helpful tips on ways I can increase my employability in finding a job as a graduate. I am currently on Uni break and have spent my free time acquiring a Google Ads Certification. I was curious as…
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You Ask, I Answer: Personal Analytics and Quantified Self?
Mark asks, “For a business professional, what are the personal measurements we should be using to improve our ‘game’ and remain relevant? Does anybody out there have metrics on yourself?” This is an important question; the answers will depend on how self-aware you are. I use a framework I first saw from my friend and…
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You Ask, I Answer: Marketing Skillsets to Hire For in an AI Age?
Denis asks, “Are there new skillsets that marketing leadership should be hiring based on the impact of AI will have?” The answer to this question is contingent on the types of AI solutions your company will be deploying. Broadly speaking, you’ll be needing to identify efficiencies for AI to automate, increasing complex human work like…
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Mergers and Acquisitions 101 : How to Survive a Merger
Many marketing professionals have never experienced a merger or acquisition. All they’ve heard are the downsides from peers – job loss, heavier workloads, confusion. What are the basics of mergers? Let’s look at mergers and acquisitions 101: why companies do it, what you should know about your own career prospects, and how to prepare for…
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You Ask, I Answer: Personal Branding in 2019
Bruno asks, “What is your main advice to someone getting started on building a reputation and working on personal branding in 2019?” Search is back on top of the pile when it comes to people finding us and driving traffic. Watch the video and take these 5 steps to build your personal brand and reputation…
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You Ask, I Answer: Defining Career Moments
Ashley and the LinkedIn team ask, “What is one of the most defining moments in your career and how has it shaped you as a marketer?” What a fun question. August 24, 2011 is a date that sticks out in my mind as a day that set me on my path today. Watch the video…
