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Here it is, our latest episode of CareerCast, and we’re excited to cover a topic that is surely on the minds of most Internet marketing professionals these days: what will the job market be like for 2010? Ken and Josh from Onward Search discuss how the job market is turning around and what kind of opportunities SEO, IT and Creative types can expect to see during the rest of the year.
So what are the industry trends and developments that will lead to job growth this year? Ken suggests you take a look at your phone. Ok, not actually at your phone, but the mobile applications. Companies know these technologies are crucial to the success of their product and service offerings and they need skilled developers to keep them on the cutting edge.[/accent]
Have you heard all the news surrounding the shift from print to online spending among top companies? Josh talks about how this trend is a driving force behind the increase in demand for SEO talent this year. So rejoice, all you SEO and PPC experts! According to the statistics (and Josh loves statistics), your experience and know-how are needed to keep companies ranking and operating successfully.
With all this job growth spurred by search marketing and mobile application development, let’s not forget about the other rising stars of 2010. Those well versed in Social Media and User Experience are highly sought after to ensure effective branding and positive customer relations these days.
Listen to the entire episode here for more advice from Ken and Josh about branding yourself when seeking out these opportunities.
What do you think about these trends? Do you have any experiences in these markets that could help other job seekers? We’d love to hear from you so please comment below. We’ll continue to keep a close watch on the emerging industry trends that affect Internet marketing and creative professionals so be sure to check out our next podcast!
Also, see our SEO jobs and Social Media jobs pages for more information and a list of current opportunities.
