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Posted by Anonymous on 8/1/2009 at 9:34 PM ET 125 Points
Dear Fellow Marketers:

I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelors degree in Marketing. Its been about a year now and I've still had no luck finding a job in my field within the Richmond, VA area. I've gotten very desperate searching for jobs in careerbuilder and other various job postings with no luck. I've just lost all hope. I'm willing to relocate to the DC or Baltimore area if so. Would anyone happen to know of any place within the Va or Baltimore area of any businesses hiring entry-level marketers?

Thank You,
John
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  • Posted on 8/2/2009 at 9:06 AM Accepted
    I think you need to get more creative than career builder. Turn it around. Think about who you want to hire as your boss.

    This site may help you jumpstart your brain.

    https://www.my365degrees.com/
  • Posted by Gary Bloomer on 8/2/2009 at 5:09 PM Accepted
    Dear John,

    I feel your pain, truly I do.

    Try these resources:

    https://www.marketingprofs.com/jobbank/?adref=jbkhe

    https://www.talentzoo.com

    https://museumcareers.aam-us.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3151149

    https://careers.marketingjobs.com/

    I hope these help in some small way. Good luck to you.

    Gary Bloomer
    Wilmington, DE, USA

  • Posted by prhyatt on 8/7/2009 at 2:45 PM Accepted
    I would suggest additionally that you take a job in the interim where you can interact with the public and develop some management skills that will plump up your resume. I'm thinking retail (once they know you are degreed and you prove yourself on the floor, getting into management is a snap); banking; customer service; even restaurant management. Also, volunteer work (think committee chair) is a good way to get some management experience that will give you a leg up. Good luck!
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