This year I have interviewed a lot of job applicants for various positions and one thing that I realised is that there are plenty of talented people around, but most of them have very little experience in the digital marketing world. Especially in Newcastle where we are based.

I don’t want to one of those employers that says, “Come back when you’ve got some experience.” I’d rather help foster new talent and grow the market.

So, we have announced a new initiative targeting the next wave of marketing and communication professionals: the Sticky Internship Program.

Here’s an opportunity to gain valuable experience in a modern, dynamic agency working across a wide range of areas. It’ll be fun, it’ll be challenging and it will be very worthwhile.

If you’d like to know more about the Sticky Internship Program please see the details on our agency site.

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We’ve just posted a new position available at Sticky. This is an excellent entry level opportunity based in our Newcastle office for a digital native looking to break into the industry.

Blue chip clients, interesting work, fun environment.

Don’t dawdle, this position will go fast. Visit the agency site for details.

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I’m looking for a junior web developer to join the team at Sticky. We’ve had a solid year of growth and new client wins and it’s resulted in the necessary expansion of our team to keep up with demand.

We encourage a fun, dynamic environment so the most suitable person will balance the required skills with the right personality to be a good fit.

Please check out the position available and indicate your interest by Friday 3 September 2010.

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Get noticed in the web industry

I just came across a great piece in Smashing Magazine by Christian Heilman titled Making your mark on the web is easier than you think. There is some excellent advice in here for people looking to get noticed, make a start in the industry or win a job. In fact it has some parallels with my thoughts on getting a job in the media and marketing industry.

Here are the main points, but please check out the full article for more details.

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Sticky is looking for a Digital Account Manager with great project management skills to join the team. The role is a crucial link between our growing client base and digital team. Its an important position so we’ll be taking our time to find the most suitable person for the job. All the details are here.

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A few weeks ago I wrote How to get a job in the advertising, design or media industry in 2009. The main message was to connect with your potential employer through alternate communications channels, ideally a channel that they are participating in actively. I encourage starting a relationship before asking for the job.

The post obviously made an impression as it went on to be the most popular ever published on this site.

Since then, it occurred to me that there was another point I’d like to add to the job hunter’s strategy, one which is probably even more relevant in the current employment climate: don’t ask for a job, create one.

Before complaining about all the potential employers who haven’t responded to your letters and emails, or didn’t give you the position after the interview, put yourself in their shoes for a minute. The economy is tough and every hire is crucial. Risk and reward are high in every employers mind.

What can you do to stand out, or even create a position where one wasn’t on offer?

Remove the risk. Make it almost impossible to ignore you.

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