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I was in the final stages of an interview with Microsoft two weeks ago, in partner marketing. Then the recruiter told me they were putting the hiring process on hold to assess the need for the role. Well, then we heard about Microsoft layoffs last week. Seems like most were in Xbox and Project Alpha but there’s not a lot of information out there. Should I hold out any hope that I’m going to get this job? Any insights on how much these layoffs have impacted the marketing org and/or new hiring?
Tech startup or big tech company? And why?
Happy Saturday everyone!! Looking to see if anyone can provide a referral or point me in the direction for job opportunities. Potentially in the tech space. I have years of experience in Marketing! Currently working in the tech/realestate industry as a Marketing Advisor. Microsoft Zillow Inc Paypal Amazon Deloitte Google Facebook (Meta) Dell
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The hardest part, or probably the ONE hard thing, is to grow and retain your clientele.
Setting up your own agency can be a very rewarding experience, but it can also be tough. You have to build a strong client base and learn to market your services effectively. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication, but if you're passionate about graphic design and have the drive to succeed, then it's possible to achieve your dream.
I made it! Almost by mistake. I worked for many years as a freelancer and when I realized I had so many clients that I needed help to manage them in order to accomplish each project. I hired other designers, a project manager, and a couple of marketing people, and now we have a small but very successful agency.
Same thing happened to me! Now I’m scaling up to reaching online courses
I haven't done so myself, but I often do contract work for a friend who bootstrapped her agency. It was hard for awhile no doubt about it. She had to continue working a salaried job while she built up her portfolio and clientele. If you're someone who knows how to get out there and find paying clients, you can definitely do it! Just know you'll have a lot of hard work ahead of you.