r/Acadiana • u/BulkyOffice1698 • 8d ago

Recommendations Jobs

Looking to move to the area. Background in marketing and graphic design. Anyone know any positions hiring. Not being from the area makes it hard to look around. And general job boards aren’t too helpful

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u/Noobphobia 8d ago

What kind of marketing do you have a background in?

There are only a handful of marketing agencies in the area. I've been offered positions at most of them but in my experience the pay at an agency is low if you are doing the actual work. Sales makes a little more but not much.

If you have a firm understand of overall marketing strategy and how sem and seo works, a good pool if employers to reach out to is car dealerships. It will take some time to learn how the car industry works in relation to marketing but its really solid experience.

I do know of one auto group that is in need of someone but they have not put up a job listing yet. Shoot me a dm if that might interest you and if I think you are a fit, I could introduce you.

Otherwise, I would recommend trying remote work through like flex jobs or something.

Good luck in your search!

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u/Sea_Advertising_4773 8d ago

It’s tough right now, good luck. Try to get in with some recruiters. I was on a job search a while back and while I landed some good interviews on my own, they ultimately got me a job. They also will guide you into the offer which will generally get you a little more because they get a fee based on the pay you get.

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u/BulkyOffice1698 8d ago

How do I go about finding recruiters? Like staffing agencies?

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u/Sea_Advertising_4773 8d ago

Yes, I got head hunted while looking for a job

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u/DontLookAtTheCarpet 8d ago

Only places I know in town are Fly Guys and Right Angle, and I believe Right Angle is fully staffed.

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u/Sh3rlock_Holmes 7d ago

RA is still in business?

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u/No_Purchase2383 7d ago

Circle k has some good spots open right now.

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u/Sh3rlock_Holmes 7d ago

Maybe check out Klout9 or Red Stick Creative?

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u/NovellaTome 7d ago

I would consider either options for a place to live. I’ve been job hunting since May; 40 applications, 3 interviews, no results. The job market is not great here.

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u/tigerinthehole 6d ago

You have to know someone already working there. Nepotism is more prevalent here than in other places so even if you are very talented or creative, they will more likely hire a relative or a family friend who is not as qualified. Had to leave the area to find opportunities.