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| Suggested Industry Codes |
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Job Search Websites
| American Marketing Association– WWW
The largest marketing professional association in North America, their websites features tons of resources, training materials, career tips, and a job board that includes both full-time jobs, internships, and even international job listings! Visit the Philadelphia chapter’s website to get up-to-speed on local events and jobs. |
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| Ed2010– WWW
Ed2010 is an online community for those who aspire to land jobs in the magazine industry. With job and internship postings, mentors, city chapters (including one in Philadelphia!), HR contact info for major magazines, and more, there is a wealth of information that will surely assist you in realizing your magazine dreams. |
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| Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Job Bank– WWW
This alliance of local cultural institutions provides a great job bank with both internships and jobs. |
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| Idealist– WWW
Nonprofits needs people with good communication skills too! Seek jobs and internships in the nonprofit community in the U.S. and worldwide on this great website. |
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| International Association of Business Communicators- Philadelphia– WWW
This local professional association features job listings. |
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| Journalism Jobs– WWW
Looking for a job or internship in journalism? Check out the job listings on this website, which also includes career articles and a listing of upcoming industry events. |
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| Mediabistro– WWW
Mediabistro provides a freelance marketplace, job listings (including internships!), a salary survey, online courses to hone your skills, events, and more, all geared towards those in the media industry. |
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| Media Job Market– WWW
Job posting site for marketing, advertising, PR/publicity positions. Includes a Career Resource Center with career advice articles. |
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| Philly Creative Jobs– WWW
Sure, you’ll see job listings for graphic designers- but they’re right next to some great marketing, PR, and other communications positions in the Philadelphia area. Check out their company directory, too! |
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| Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)– WWW
The largest association for public relations professionals. Post your resume, check out their career resources, and view their job listings. And of course don’t forget about the local Philly chapter. |
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| Quarterlife Internships– WWW
This “social network for creative people” features internships in radio, television, fashion, magazines, online media, and more! |
Suggested Industry Codes
Use one of our company directories or library databases such as D&B Million Dollar Database to generate a list of potential employers. Specify your location criteria and your industry criteria. Use one of the methods below to specify your industry of choice.
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| Marketing/Advertising/Public Relations |
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Books
| Career Opportunities for Writers– BOOK
Hagerty Careers PN151 .G84 2000 |
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| Careers in Marketing– E-BOOK | |
| Creating your career in communications and entertainment- BOOK
Hagerty 2nd Floor P91.6 .M63 1998 |
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| Harvard Business School guide to careers in marketing– BOOK
Hagerty Careers HF5415.35 M361 2001 |
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| Making it in public relations: an insider’s guide to career opportunities– BOOK
Hagerty Careers HM1221 .M64 2002 |
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| Opportunities in technical writing careers- BOOK
Hagerty Careers T11 .G663 2000 |
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| Peterson’s media companies– BOOK
Hagerty Careers P88.8 .P47 2000 |
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| Resumes for communications careers– BOOK/E-BOOK
Hagerty Careers P91.6 .R4 2003 |
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| Wow! Resumes for Sales and Marketing Careers: how to put together a winning resume — BOOK
Hagerty Careers HF5383 .C623 1998 |
