Episode #765
How to Find the Best Young Marketing Talent 
September 04, 2018

In episode #765, Eric and Neil discuss how to find the best marketing talent. Tune in to hear how you can find young, motivated workers.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Find the Best Young Marketing Talent
  • [00:37] Eric’s interns have always been great.
  • [01:06] Singlegrain often uses Angellist to find the best people.
  • [01:31] It is important to have a hiring process.
  • [01:58] You can find young talent via blogging and social sites, but the best way to find great talent is to have interns.
  • [02:20] Neil’s company looks for interns who really want a career in marketing.
  • [02:30] They train them to grow with the company.
  • [02:52] When you get them young, they aren’t jaded.
  • [03:30] Be a “T-Shaped” marketer.
  • [04:18] If you want people who are “up to speed”, look for people who did internships at other marketing agencies.
  • [04:42] Most agencies won’t hire their interns.
  • [05:08] Pay your interns!
  • [05:18] By paying interns, you set a good precedent.
  • [05:30] That’s it for today!
  • [05:34] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway!

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