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 - 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

How does accepting Section 8 affect the future marketability of a two-family rental property? [more inside]
posted by fishthefly on Jan 30, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm trying to figure out how many people in the US work from home, but aren't (traditional) telecommuters. [more inside]
posted by jenkinsEar on Sep 17, 2008 - 3 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

I live in Toronto, and I want a new job. I currently create 'consumer insight-led innovation strategies' for the marketing department of a major retailer. I want to continue to work in the strategy, planning, consumer insights, trend forecasting, and/or consulting type of roles, but I want OUT of the big corporate cube farm. Please use your fantastic insider knowledge to tell me about the fantastic place to work that I don't know about yet. [more inside]
posted by Kololo on May 22, 2008 - 3 answers

I have just been fired. I now want to transition into creative brand management and marketing immediately. [more inside]
posted by parmanparman on Dec 11, 2007 - 8 answers

I just left my marketing job. What sort of information/recommendations would be useful for future job / MBA applications? [more inside]
posted by einarorn on Aug 28, 2006 - 7 answers

Ethics and Entreprenuership. I've a lengthy question about being self-employed. [more inside]
posted by You Should See the Other Guy on Jan 3, 2005 - 15 answers