Advertising and Marketing Careers

This month we are taking a close look at getting a career in advertising and marketing. We’ll guide you through education requirements, basic tasks and responsibilities, salary and job outlook.

In any business the goal is the same; to market and sell products or services profitably. To be able to gain and maintain a steady profit, companies generally hire advertising and marketing specialists for fresh and exciting ideas.

Advertisers and marketers coordinate market research, strategy and sales. They plan and execute advertising, promotions, pricing, product development and public relations events. They’ll often travel to meet with special clients and company representatives.

There are many different educational backgrounds that can set you up with the knowledge and skills needed for a good advertising or marketing career...

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Electrician Job Description

An increased use of technology, and a boom in new housing across the United States has created additional job opportunities for electricians. While many electricians work in construction installing new electrical lines, boxes, circuit breakers, outlets and switches for both homes and businesses, many also work with low voltage wiring.

Low voltage wiring includes the lines for telephones, security systems, security cameras, fire alarms and home video systems including home theater and home automation systems. Electricians may also work with computer wiring for networking as well. Electricians work in a variety of positions across a wide range of industries.

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