Career Tools You Can Use
Books, Blogs and Other Sources of Inspiration
Before I founded Parlay Communications, I would start each new job search by pulling out my battered binder of clippings, articles and website addresses to get my head into the game. I’ve culled through them all and listed my favorite resources here.
If I missed a resource you find useful please let me know.
Resources
Resume Rescue
Having trouble selecting a format for your resume or summarizing your work experience in a compelling way? Buy this book: Sales & Marketing Resumes for $100,000 Careers.
New or used, it doesn’t matter. It is my Go To Guide when I need resume inspiration. And if your resume needs a little more love, consider working with one of the Marketing Job Wire certified resume coaches.
Get Connected
These Chicago-area organizations offer opportunities for both learning and networking:
American Marketing Association
Business Marketing Association
Business Network Chicago
Chicago Association of Direct Marketing
Chicago Interactive Marketing Association
International Association of Business Communicators
Linked N Chicago
Networking for Professionals (I host the Chicago High Speed Networking events)
Public Relations Society of America
Society for Marketing Professional Services
Job Boards, Newsletters and More
Find out which companies are hiring, what they’re paying and which job titles are in demand:
Ad Age Talent Works
AMA International Career Newsletter (I write a monthly column)
Big Shoes Network
Buzz Connect
Creative Hotlist
Indeed
Journalism Jobs
Marketing Hire
Marketing Jobs
Marketing Ladder
Media Bistro
NPO
Solo Gig
Talent Zoo
In the Know
Stay abreast of industry trends with these publications, newsletters and blogs:
Ad Age
Adweek
B2B Magazine
Brandweek
ClickZ
DIRECT
DMNews
eMarketer
Expert Business Source (I blog for Reed Elsevier on social media and marketing)
iMedia Connection
Marketing Profs
Marketing Sherpa
MarketingVOX
O’Dwyer’s Public Relations News
Online Marketing Blog
PR Week
PROMO Magazine
Seth Godin’s Blog
The Holmes Report