Job search tips, interview prep, and career growth advice from the Profiles team for creative, marketing, and tech professionals.
There is no doubt that the labor market is still struggling to recover, especially in specific counties in Pennsylvania. In fact, Philadelphia County still holds a 10% unemployment rate. In light of the still-lingering consequences of the economic and financial crisis, it seems that our industry has witnessed a dominant shift in employment patterns towards…
To tweet, or not to tweet? Some employees may be recruited through social media platforms, and therefore have a hard time reconciling with the fact that they are restricted in the use of these digital tools when they were brought into the organization that way. How should we manage the use of social media in…
I recently came across an interesting article on Econsultancy.com, “Should Digital Marketers be Generalists or Specialists?” It outlined the advantages of being a specialist in a specific area of Digital Marketing (such as Analytics or SEO) versus being more of a Digital Marketing generalist, with a basic understanding of a wide set of skills. Which…
Whether you are currently hiring talent, looking for a new job, or seeking a promotion, it is important to remain informed about your Personal Career Profile. Below, we’ve gathered the latest statistics to create an overview of the salary expectations, supply and demand, and the key skill sets needed to be a competitive Mobile Application Developer in…
I’ve recently finished reading Susan Cain’s book: “Quiet – The Power of Introverts”. The title alone is intriguing: associating the word “power” with a stereotype that suggests passivity is rare. Creatives are a vast and complicated breed, and while some do blend in well in today’s technically-charged society, there remain many who long for solitude…
This past weekend the clocks sprung forward and daylight grew longer; spring is on its way! The itch to pack up the sweaters and clean the house is setting in with hopes to a fresh new start. But have you ever considered that your career needs a spring cleaning too? Even if you aren’t actively…
This past weekend the 84th Annual Academy Awards was broadcasted, and if you’re anything like me, you were glued to your TV captivated by the glamorous fashions. When the celebrities grace the red carpet, the first question in every interview is: “Who Are You Wearing?” This got me thinking about the amount of time and…
Social Media has become an integral part of our culture, and has been incorporated into everyday business practices, be they communications, advocacy, networking, research, marketing and even recruiting. Which brings the question: “How do we manage the use of Social Media in the workplace?’ Many still regard social media as a very private domain, where…
Whether you are currently hiring talent, looking for a new job, or seeking a promotion, it is important to remain informed about your Personal Career Profile. Below, we’ve gathered the latest statistics to create an overview of the salary expectations, supply and demand, and the key skill sets needed to be a competitive Web Developer in…
What do you want to be when you grow up? When we were little, we all had amazing answers to that question. When I ask my five-year old daughter (pictured above), every time her answer is different, including a police officer, mermaid, dentist, football player, and ballerina, to name a few. Now that we’re adults,…