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sagill
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 Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 3:42 pm Post subject: NEED A CAREER ADVICE |
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Hi my name is Ali, from Pakistan; I had recently completed my MBA in marketing from an open university. Now I am in search of job according to my qualification. I had no prior work experience in business field. I had six years teaching experience. I had also master degree in education. But now I want to go in marketing field. There is any one who can advice me in getting new job, can tell me where I should apply for job ,which companies consider fresh applicant? I am ready to join a company in any where.
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Pauloz
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sagill
You're on the right track. You need an entry level job, maybe an internship. Suggest also that you consider some basic marketing course, online or locally, so you've got a claim on a position like that.
The MBA is a sort of all-purpose qualification, useful across the board, but marketing often considers itself a specialist profession. You'll need to check out what companies offering these positions want in terms of qualifications.
This will take a bit of planning, and maybe a relocation.
Normally, getting a job like this would be a lot easier. The global economy isn't exactly rosy at the moment, which might also complicate things a bit.
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You have a couple of possible advantages, living in that part of the world. If you're bilingual, you can try the Middle East, where the labor market pays a lot better, and where you could use your additional teaching experience as an income source while you look around for your marketing job. They're a lot more receptive to foreign workers.
Patience will be required here. This is a far from quick process, and unless there are some local opportunities, you'll need to map out in advance how you want to approach the job application, work permits, etc.
The UK or US would normally be an obvious option, but those economies have stalled. Australia might be a possibility, but we have quite a queue of skilled migrants, and it would take a while. A work visa would be simpler, and probably quicker and less bureaucratic.
Suggest you check out the Pakistani Foreign Office regarding contacts in other countries through the embassies, see if they can give you any advice. For the price of a local phone call, it could save you a lot of looking in the wrong places.
For checking out specific companies, it's probably best to be systematic. Pick a few you think are good, check out their sites, and inquire. This may not lead to a job, but it will provide information, and perhaps some leads. Might also save some time chasing impossibilities.
Foreign companies in Pakistan might be also helpful, and at least you'd get the story of how to approach those positions locally.
The trick is to get as much info as possible, without wearing yourself out chasing jobs. Get the overview first, and an idea of quality in these positions, then start looking at specific jobs. |
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dlturner85
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My first question is do you want to work for a corporation or do you want to do some freelance stuff on the internet?
Because you could probably get a job working for a retail company like home depot, or lowes. These guys pay big bucks to compete with each other and are always looking for some fresh ideas. Other than that I would check out elance.com, or guru.com, because with your skills you could start making money now and be writing your own schedule.
If you would like more information about careers check out my articles at http://mrturnerservices.com |
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sagill
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| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 3:34 pm Post subject: career advice |
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thanks turner,i want to work for corporation.pls tell me how can i choose a corporation which will provide me an opprotunity to work there gladly.at moment i am concious about my entry into any corporation ,after that my cv will be powerful.
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| pls sir i am a permanent resident of pakistan and i had no work permit for usa.i am more interested in differentiated marketing than undifferentiated,pls help me in placing me in usa or any other european contry. |
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