The Secret to Landing an Entry-Level Job
Survey Shows Hiring Managers Rate Experience as Top Criterion When Evaluating Creative Candidates
Survey Shows Hiring Managers Rate Experience as Top Criterion When Evaluating Creative Candidates
MENLO PARK, Calif., March 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Landing an entry-level job requires work, literally, according to new research from staffing firm The Creative Group. Thirty-four percent of advertising and marketing executives surveyed rated previous experience as the most important factor when hiring entry-level creative talent. Interview performance followed, with 28 percent of the response.
View an infographic of the survey findings.
"While a polished resume and portfolio are essential for securing a job interview, professional work experience has become increasingly critical for entry-level applicants in a competitive hiring environment," said Diane Domeyer, executive director of The Creative Group. "Pursuing internships or temporary work is a great way for students and recent grads to learn, acquire skills and prove to potential employers they can contribute right away."
Advertising and marketing executives were asked, "Which of the following do you consider most important when hiring an entry-level creative professional?" Their responses:
Previous experience |
34% |
Interview performance |
28% |
Resume |
22% |
References |
9% |
Portfolio |
5% |
Social media presence |
2% |
Don't know |
1% |
101%* |
*Responses do not total 100 percent due to rounding. |
The Creative Group offers five tips to creative professionals looking to land an entry-level job:
About the Research
The survey was developed by The Creative Group and conducted by an independent research firm. It includes responses from more than 400 U.S. advertising and marketing executives.
About The Creative Group
The Creative Group (TCG) specializes in placing a range of highly skilled interactive, design, marketing, advertising and public relations professionals with a variety of firms on a project, contract-to-hire and full-time basis. More information, including online job-hunting services, candidate portfolios and TCG's blog, can be found at creativegroup.com.
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