Note: I wrote this article as a feature in the September 2008 SEMPO Institute monthly e-newsletter. In it I discuss several common questions the Onward Search team receives from candidates who are interested in entering search marketing as a new career. Job seekers who are looking to enter the search marketing industry often ask the [...]
When it comes to finding a job, the internet is evolving into the best resource for both job seekers and employers. A recent survey by CareerBuilder.com reported One in Five Employers Use Social Networks in the Hiring Process. Generally, hiring managers are looking at potential candidates profiles on MySpace and Facebook to get a more [...]
Yesterday we were pleased to announce a new partnership with SEMPO. We're really excited to be working with SEMPO to develop programs that help grow the supply of search marketers across the country. As part of our partnership, we're going to provide SEMPO with content for the SEMPO Institute and other content offerings around career development [...]
With the demand for SEO professionals growing faster than the supply, many companies are scratching their heads at how to recruit and maintain top talent. Over at EngineWorks they are developing their internship program to cultivate new talent that understands their practices and techniques. Their inaugural intern, Courtney Nelson, has questioned the definition of an [...]
Last week Glen Allsopp, over at Viper Chill, wrote a great article about, Improving Your Skillset: Your Path to Becoming a Better Internet Marketer. Glen looked at eight areas of internet marketing (affiliate marketing, copywriting, domains, graphic design, PPC, SEO, social media, and website coding) and provided some great resources to keep your skills sharp. [...]
