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One of the best ways to stay on top of trends and news in your industry is to follow the most respected blogs. Adding blogs to an RSS feed and…
A few months ago at JMU612’s email marketing event, guests heard from local experts Jennifer Kaplan and Aaron Weiche on the importance of email in your online marketing strategy. Social…
If you’re looking to get in to marketing or you’re already a marketing pro, you know how much work it takes to be successful in this industry. With the ever…
Websites don’t appear magically with pretty colors and awesome functionality, the magic is performed by Web Designers. Web Designers are one of the most integral parts of your organization’s online…
The phone screen is a crucial stage in any selection process. Making sure that you ace the phone interview stage is incredibly important if you’re hoping to move forward with…
Social media’s rapid invasion of every industry has created the need for a new and unique position. Community Managers, also known as Social Media Managers, are responsible for the strategy…
Looking for a new job is hard. It takes a great deal of effort, concentration and work. From recent college graduates to experienced professionals, many people tend to make the…
At some point, every business needs to hire outside help. Most of the time, hiring managers jump to a direct hire rather than considering the benefits of hiring a contractor…
LinkedIn has become one of the most popular tools for job seekers and hiring managers. Recruiters are scouring LinkedIn for their perfect candidate and job seekers are making important connections…
Some companies follow standard paths, utilizing local agencies and traditional media. A local retail product packaging company set out to do something dramatically different by partnering with Celarity. The task:…
Asking for a raise is one of the most difficult and significant conversations you will have in your career. It can be a nerve-racking and awkward topic for employees to…
Everyone knows that it’s difficult to attract top talent today, both active and passive candidates are harder to recruit than ever before. Candidates are being extremely careful of career moves…
Network, network, network: it’s one of the most common pieces of advice that job seekers hear. Networking events can be incredibly intimidating for some people who aren’t naturally outgoing or…
Social media has quickly become one of the most popular forms of communications between businesses and their customers. It’s no longer an emerging trend, it’s the norm in online marketing.…
A good recruiter is a goldmine of opportunity and information. Recruiters often have access to jobs, market information, valuable insights and connections that many individuals don’t. Some job seekers say…
Let’s be honest, attracting the top talent in your industry has become a war zone. Your competitors are looking for the same candidates, and they’re doing a better job. The…
A lot can happen in 10 years, think about where you were, what work was like and how far we have come since 2002. There were no tweets, no Facebook…
Making the decision to work with a staffing firm is an important one. While many people often weigh the pros and cons of hiring a third party to take the…
Ever wish you had ten minutes with a recruiter to ask them for their words of wisdom? Just a few minutes to pick their brains about the countless resumes, interviews…
A key component in ensuring a successful recruitment process lies within the interview. Not only does the candidate have to be prepared, but the interviewer must do the same. It’s…
Social Media Breakfast Minneapolis St. Paul is know for two things: expert speakers and bacon. On Friday, June 29th, they lived up to their name by hosting an event all…
HR professionals estimate that it costs nearly 1.5 times the employee’s yearly salary to lose them. Seems high right? Think of all the factors included from the time you recruited…
Do you have amazing job experience but no luck receiving offers? You may look great on paper but lack the interview skills to make a lasting impression. Below are some…
Tweets, retweets, hashtags, mentions and follows. Can any of these things really help you find what you’re looking for in your job search? The answer is yes. The Twitter platform…
2012 is proving to be a heck of a year for the creative industry. Hiring managers across the country are digging deep for in-demand candidates. The marketing and creative world…
Join the Midwest Direct Marketing Association (MDMA) on Thursday, September 29th, for our fall kick-off luncheon! Discover how Thomson Reuters, the MDMA’s 2011 Direct Marketer of the Year, uses data…
Beat the heat this summer with these cool marketing and interactive events around the Twin Cities. Even more on the Scoop Calendar! AMA – New Member Orientation (Wednesday, 5/23) If you’re…
On May 15th, The Business Marketing Association Minnesota Chapter hosted a panel discussion and a hands-on workshop revolving around online presence. More specifically, the topic was creating an online makeover…
A hot topic that continues to pop up in every industry is how to become a better manager. Rightfully so, this is an important topic because management can have a…
On April 12th Ad Fed hosted a sold-out event at International Market Square discussing: Trends that will Shape the World in 2012 and Beyond. The speaker was Ann Mack, Director…
