Welcome to the Advertising and Marketing Community!

Advertising and Marketing focuses on creating, promoting, and delivering products and services to consumers. Professionals in this field analyze market trends, develop strategies to engage target audiences, and create compelling campaigns to drive consumer behavior. Utilizing a mix of creativity, analytical skills, and strategic thinking, individuals in advertising and marketing help businesses build brand awareness, generate leads, and increase sales. Careers in this pathway require strong communication skills, an understanding of consumer psychology, and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing markets.

Sales and Marketing: What’s the Difference and Which One Is Right for Me?

Sales and marketing are careers that focus on helping companies grow their users or clients. While they both have the same end goal, the way they achieve that goal requires different focuses and approaches. Sales is a more direct approach, …

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Beyond the Resume: Using a Portfolio to Showcase Your Skills and Experience

When you’re applying for a job, you’re probably used to submitting a standard set of materials: a cover letter, resume, and LinkedIn profile. But you might be missing a component of the package that can make you stand out: a …

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Career Resources

Federal & National Laboratory Opportunities National Databases & Professional Organizations

Note: This list highlights many major research and fellowship opportunities, …

Note: This list highlights many major research and fellowship opportunities at Virginia Tech, but it is not exhaustive. Students are …

Vault Guides

Vault Guide to Advertising Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Public Relations Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Marketing Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Market Research Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Career Guide to Public Relations, Second Edition

Often associated with buzz words, such as ‘image’ and ‘spin,’ the nearly $16 billion dollar public relations industry specializes in …

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