Joe Donahue — October 31, 2017 — October 31, 2017 Credit: Stock-Asso/Shutterstock In recent years, many applicants have commented that their skillset doesn’t seem to carry them as far as it used to. It’s true. “Upskilling” is the rise in employer expectations to want more educated and qualified candidates. Upskilling became more popular during the … Continue reading What Skills Do Employers Really Want to See on Your Resume?
In Part 3 of a series on the strategic marketing operations leader, contributor Debbie Qaqish discusses the challenges of finding the right talent and outlines three strategies to help you build a high-performing team. Debbie Qaqish on October 20, 2017 Part 1: Rise of the strategic marketing operations leader Part 2: DNA … Continue reading Closing the marketing skills gap: 3 talent acquisition strategies, Part 3
Mark Miller — October 11, 2017 Follow @MMtwopointfive — October 11, 2017 Mediamodifier / Pixabay In 2017, eCommerce sales are expected to grow to a staggering $ 2.290 trillion. Yes, trillion, with a T. eCommerce transactions will account for about 10% of retail sales worldwide this year, and you can assume those figures will only … Continue reading 4 Powerful eCommerce Skills That Can Open Up Career Growth Opportunities
Elizabeth Stapleton — October 6, 2017 — October 6, 2017 VISHNU_KV / Pixabay When you are working in a job or field you don’t enjoy it can be hard to see yourself being able to get employment in another area. The key to moving from one field to another field, job or working for yourself … Continue reading How Transferable Skills Can Help You Break Into New Work
Darleen DeRosa — September 14, 2017 Follow @onpoint_llc — September 14, 2017 Many people assume the characteristics that make a good leader are the same no matter where that leader is located. However, managing virtual teams effectively requires a set of skills that is different from managing teams located under the same roof. In addition … Continue reading The Top 3 Leadership Skills for Managing Virtual Teams
Esther Cohen — August 29, 2017 — August 29, 2017 Free-Photos / Pixabay Being a project manager is a tough job. It’s not enough to create project plans and delegate tasks. You also have to be a leader, a people manager and a clear communicator. With so many skills to learn, which ones should you … Continue reading 8 Vital Project Management Skills (and How to Build Them)
You may not expect an aspiring PPC marketer to know HTML5 or JavaScript, but contributor Todd Saunders argues that these skills — among others — are key to being a stellar staffer and to hiring one. Todd Saunders on August 25, 2017 Hiring a dedicated pay-per-click marketer is tough. Just about every two- and … Continue reading 5 non-traditional skills to look for in a PPC account manager
Mark Miller — July 25, 2017 Follow @MMtwopointfive — July 25, 2017 If you’ve been even remotely connected to the realm of digital marketing recently, you’re no doubt aware of its constant, rapid changes. Digital marketers have been forced to evolve and add new skills to their marketing stack in order to remain competitive. As … Continue reading 8 of the Best Skills to Have Listed on Your Digital Marketing Resume in 2017
Steve Rossetti — July 14, 2017 — July 14, 2017 Free-Photos / Pixabay With so much reliance on technology and communication happening through digital channels, it should come as no surprise that the interpersonal skills of entire workforces are deteriorating. Imagine being at a large conference with several of your employees when suddenly the president … Continue reading How to Implement Soft Skills Training for Your Employees
Eric Samson — July 10, 2017 Follow @ericbsamson — July 10, 2017 Free-Photos / Pixabay It can’t be overstated: finding good employees in the digital marketing sector is becoming increasingly more difficult. There is a noticeable and prevalent skills gap between entry level job requirements and entry level candidate’s knowledge and experience. According to Marketing … Continue reading 8 Skills All Digital Marketing Employees Should Have if They Want to Get Hired
