What's it like being an account coordinator at a PR firm? I've read some job profiles online, but I'd like to hear personal experiences. What's the day-to-day work like, and what sort of person would be good for the job? I see there's a past question that touches on being an account exec, but this is the rung below, right?
posted by trillian on Dec 18, 2009 - 7 answers

Another "what's my job title/description" question. Difficulty level: yet to be created, largely secular position within a religious community. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 5, 2009 - 5 answers

This time next year I want to move to Chicago and get a job. Like, a real job. What do I need to do NOW to set things in motion? [more inside]
posted by showbiz_liz on May 16, 2009 - 6 answers

Hustler CEOs and volatile startups aside, how do you know when an opportunity is practically slapping you in the face to make you pay attention? [more inside]
posted by drea on Mar 31, 2009 - 12 answers

What are the best Marketing departments with the best career potential? After more than a decade with one employer, I feel like it may be time to stretch my wings and find some new challenges. I've largely built my current department, so in a way, it is limited by my own perspectives. I'd be looking for a place that's more sophisticated where I could be exposed to new techniques and tools that would allow me to grow faster than I can on my own. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 23, 2009 - 1 answer

Is now a good time to get into the online advertising business for an "interactive" agency? What's the forecast for this industry? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 1, 2009 - 2 answers

How does one get a start in the tourism / travel consultant business? Education or work experience? What kinds? More questions than answers, inside... [more inside]
posted by chrisinseoul on Aug 25, 2008 - 1 answer

What do I want my actual position with a start-up to be when it becomes a more structured company? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 16, 2008 - 6 answers

PR/Marcomm Filter: What's it like to work for a PR/Marketing/Ad agency/firm? [more inside]
posted by producerpod on Jun 25, 2008 - 8 answers

Am I a marketer? Am I a flack? Am I lost? Yep. [more inside]
posted by producerpod on Jun 9, 2008 - 12 answers

I think I'm in a bit over my head in a new job. Any good resources for learning to plan/execute successful marketing initiatives? [more inside]
posted by Elminster24 on May 11, 2008 - 3 answers

I have an internal job change opportunity (Business Analyst) and need advice. [more inside]
posted by mic stand on Aug 31, 2005 - 9 answers