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I would ideally like to become a creative but I'm problems getting a job in that area. I have been offered a position as an assistant media planner/buyer but I was wondering if (in time) I could transfer to creative advertising? And if so what would I need to do in the meantime to increase my chances to progress into that sector?
2 answers - Asked By: Kal 192 - 3/8/2008
I know that if I want to get a job with a management consulting firm like mckinsey, bain, bcg, ect. that I should be studying finance, but I was wondering if I could get a job with a marketing degree. Please state source or experience with answer. Thanks!
2 answers - Asked By: BILLLL - 9/6/2011
What job fields are there or are there any helpfull websites?
2 answers - Asked By: ivan2000arteaga - 1/8/2007
What do rich people have for jobs usually? I want to have a lot of money when I'm older because growing up I never had any and it was really stressful and unhappy.
11 answers - Asked By: Pick me for a best answer - 7/1/2009
Hey! Im only a 15 year old boy but I have ambitions on becoming part of an advertising agency helping clients with their developed products for their customers possibly in ny since I live there. I came here to ask what do I need to take in high school that will look good on my resume for the certain college i need to go to to become part of an agency. I'm really good at art particulary in drawing/photography/graphic design [if theres other skills that i will need just tell me]. Basically can someone just tell me the process im going to need to go through to be become part of an advertising agency? uhm thanks? ok can someone please give me a straight out answer seesh immature weirdo. and does anyone know any good agencies out there in ny
4 answers - Asked By: SupahChrix - 8/11/2007
1 answer - Asked By: JB - 4/10/2007
For any english degree like literature or creative writing? And im looking for answers other than being a teacher.
4 answers - Asked By: Яサςㄕㄅк8∑Я๒◊ⅰ - 11/1/2008
I have been a sahm mom for 12 years. No degree. Fantastic organizational skills, fantastic leadership and communication skills. What can I possibly do outside the house now that I want to get out and work? I need to make a decent salary. I have three children to support. I have excellent administrative skills but want something with a little more challenge. I have gained all these other skills and would like to stay in a fast paced world.
2 answers - Asked By: marctony1212 - 12/11/2012
I want to major in marketing, but I'm not sure what careers can come from this type of a major. IF you know please tell me. Also, when employeers are hiring people, what are the most highly regarded colleges that they will look for when hiring someone majoring in marketing. Thank You so much,
4 answers - Asked By: Dana M. - 10/19/2007
I'm getting ready to start taking some online classes. I've narrowed it down to 3 majors. *Marketing *Business Administration *Management Studies Can someone tell me out of the 3 listed what would be a better choice. What types of jobs could I do with each? I want to Major in something that I can actually use and find a good job with.
1 answer - Asked By: Christina :) - 12/17/2008
A degree in English, with my major concentration being professional writing. NO TEACHING. WHEN I GET OUT OF SCHOOL, I DON'T WANT TO GO BACK. Thanks for the help!
3 answers - Asked By: American Baby - 6/18/2012
I would love to work in a museum and i was just wondering how much someone would get when working in there. Money isnt everything i know but im stil curious
1 answer - Asked By: Jane - 8/8/2009
I'm stuck between Business Marketing and Psychology. I feel like Business will get me further in todays world, but i have a sort of calling for psychology related stuff.
12 answers - Asked By: TIffany - 3/26/2008
What can someone do with Political Science major or even a minor? what kind of carrear can one make out of it.....im thinking about taking it up because im always fascinated with world and current events and the trends in politics but what kind of REAL job could i expect form this
2 answers - Asked By: P - 10/10/2008
I have completed B.Sc in microbiology and working as microbiologist in Q.A. Section in co operative sector. i find new job fro my bright future so in which Field should i apply?
1 answer - Asked By: pranav - 9/4/2009
For Psychology, what could I do after getting a BA or BS in psychology? Personal experience or information/advice/opinions would be best!!! Thanks a lot!!!
4 answers - Asked By: richief_611 - 6/28/2007
I want to have a career where I can make enough money to live comfortably. I have taken classes and in the middle of the term I get bored and I can't seem to think myself doing these for the rest of my life. I was thinking about going into educational teaching.
7 answers - Asked By: Lala - 10/7/2006
4 answers - Asked By: uk_habitat - 4/4/2006
I've been on craigslist for the past 8 months looking for an entry level position in marketing/advertising/PR in SF. I will be studying in SFSU this year, but no one has called me. I have relative experience in sales, recruiting, consultanting, and finance for the past 4 years. Don't know what other sources I could find on the internet. Please help!
2 answers - Asked By: Miss Y - 3/13/2008
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Assistant Media Planner

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$22,880.00 - $72,600.00
Typical Salary for Assistant Media Planner
(40 Respondents)
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Education / Training

Bachelor's
70.8%
Master's
20.8%
Associates
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Assistant Media Planner

Accomplishes marketing and promotional objectives by preparing and updating media plans; placing and expediting media contracts; tracking media results.
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11.40 %
Size of Industry in 2006:
33,000
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2006

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