So you have heard that market research is changing and that the digital revolution is creating a wave of emerging roles that sound pretty interesting – so how do you land your dream next gen mrx role?
“Beast of a Job Interview, after Walter Crane”
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Google yourself … see if you are easy to find, if you’re seriously hunting for a job you should be regularly checking and maintaining your online persona. It should be complete, relevant and consistent across different sites. A key tip here is not to talk just about what you’ve done on your profile…tell people where you want to be and specifically the type of mrx role you are looking for e.g. social media analyst.
Follow companies… do some homework and make a list of those companies that look like they could be a fit for your talents and make sure you engage with them in social media by following them on Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook etc. This will allow you to understand if the company culture is for you and more importantly will give you an insight into the type of thinking it produces. You can use this information when approach a company direct or of course when preparing for an interview.
Have a POV… what makes people stand out from the crowd when you meet them aside from personal chemistry, is those who have a point of view on the world. If you are serious about a nextgen job you should be engaging in debate around the mrx industry. There are lots of ways of doing this by attending conferences, via Linkedin groups, Twitter, or perhaps the ultimate expression is writing a blog where you can share your thoughts and start to create your own following. More engaged you become the more visible you will be as someone who people should take seriously and hire for an important role.
Showcase your skills… c.v.’s are fine and you should always prepare a concise and clear c.v one on no more than 2 sides of A4. A c.v. alone is not enough; you can stand out more by showcasing your work in a portfolio, showing the evidence of what you can do it much better than telling when it comes to landing a role.
Don’t be afraid to go direct… of course you should work with good recruitment agencies that have a network of MRX clients. However nothing beats going direct to a company and finding a way of working with them. It maybe that you can apply direct via their website or linkedin, but simply offering to intern or freelance can get you a foot in the door even when there is no job advertised. This really does work so don’t be afraid and give it a go!
Speaking of which… take a look at the current roles we are currently recruiting for at Face.
That is right! So if you want to join a team of innovative researchers, please send your c.v. or resume to team@facegroup.com. Please include the reference code and then your name in the subject heading of your email.
UK Roles we are currently looking to fill in our London office are:
- Community/Panel Research Director – Code UK-CRD
We are looking for a strong researcher who can pioneer the use of Community Panel research with our growing list of clients. With at least 7 years experience (ideally quant and qual mix) they must be able to help pitch and oversee the implementation of ongoing Community/Panel research projects
- Qualitative Research Manager – Code UK-QRM
We are looking for a qualitative research manager with at least 4 years experience to join our excellent qualitative team. They must be strong project managers with an appetite for working on global projects using a mix of on and off line methodologies.
- Social Media Analyst – Code UK-SMA
We are looking for a quantitative researcher with an unhealthy passion for social media to join our fast growing social media research team. They must have at least one years experience dealing with quantitative data and have the ability to uncover and communicate insights.
US Roles we are currently looking to fill in our Manhattan office are:
- Qualitative Research Manager – Code US-QRM
We are looking for a qualitative research manager with at least 3 years experience of working with CPG clients to join our growing team in New York. They must be strong project managers with an appetite for working on projects from start to finish using a mix of on and off line methodologies.
- Qualitative Research Director – Code US-QRD
We are looking for a qualitative research director with at least 7 years experience to join our growing team in New York. They must have experience of running and developing client accounts, building and managing team and delivering projects from pitching to final debrief. Experience of working with CPG clients and using a mix of on and off line methodologies would be beneficial.
Hello!
We are currently looking for an Digital Intern to join us and aid our community and development teams. To start with this role will last 3-months but there is potential for it to be extended.
The main responsibilities for the Digital Intern will be:
- Helping the community mangers with the day-to-day running of communities
- Website testing
- Helping with bug-fixing/troubleshooting
- Learning to manage research communities
- Assisting users with any issues they may have
This role is perfect for someone who has a keen interest in the online world and a desire to learn about communities, research and marketing as a whole.
The successful candidate will need to have good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), excellent written English (for blog writing), confident telephone/communication skills, a keen interest in social media, an understanding of how websites run and, in a perfect world, a basic knowledge of HTML.
To apply for this role you need to have access to Central London, our offices are based on Tottenham Court Road, and be available to work 5 days a week, 9am-5.30pm.
All travel costs will be paid for.
Ideally we are looking for a recent graduate or young person looking to get a start in the marketing industry. No experience necessary.
To apply for this position please send your CV & cover letter to – matthew@facegroup.co.uk
We would also like you to answer the following question in no more than 250 words:
What is your favourite online community and why?
Thanks,
Matt
We are currently looking for a remarkable creature who’s really awesome and strategic at managing social web development projects and switched on about social media strategy. We are looking for a mix of skills and passions which could possibly be summarized by the phrase “digital project management” but most of all we are looking for cultural fit: geekish, opinionated and a social web person in real-life.
One of the things we do at Face is developing real-time social web stuff. You will be responsible for managing all the web development and social media projects which includes our co-creation communities, real-time research platform, the Face sites and blogs, any bespoke communities and all social media projects developed for the brands Face is working with.
We are looking for someone who’s able to lead a project, not be led.
Solid experience with managing development of social web apps is a must, 3 years or more, ideally in an agency or a web startup: experience of full project lifecycle (requirements, design through to deployment) and evidence of having worked on a variety of digital projects across clients (small campaigns through to more complex web builds)
You will manage the full lifecycle of web site and web application development and other digital projects. You will work closely with clients and internal teams, managing the definition, design, development and delivery process.
Understanding of user experience and interaction design principles would make you the perfect candidate.
The role includes:
- participating into the the design of a proposal to respond to a brief;
- participating and occasionally lead proposals pitches and debrief meetings with the client;
- designing the production process, including specs, wireframes, prototypes, information architecture, use-cases, cost estimates and timing plans;
- managing the creatives and developers teams to achieve development on budget and on schedule;
- managing web development testing to assess the quality of the development process;
- managing maintenance and ongoing development of Face online communities;
- monitor websites performance using web analytics tools, flag potential issues and weaknesses, understand trends, suggest actions to be taken;
- manage Face web presence across a range of social media accounts and blogs and contribute to Face blogs.
To apply please e-mail me at francesco [at] facegroup [dot] co [dot] uk , tell us a bit about yourself and don’t forget a C.V.! Good Luck!
We have an opening in our research team and are looking for an excellent individual to come aboard the good ship Face!
We are looking for a forward-thinking research professional with 2-3 years qualitative research experience, keen to be involved in all stages of the research process, from designing and setting up projects and moderating research sessions, through to analysis, report writing and, in future with training and experience, presenting findings to clients.
Typically our projects include on and offline research methodologies; and any successful new recruit will be passionate about the potential that the social web offers to research and communication. As well as a passion for and interest in digital culture, a good appreciation for the worlds of brands and communication are essential.
Our agency leads the way in rethinking how research, strategy and insight is generated and utilised in the age of the evolved internet, so a desire to be involved with helping to push the research agenda forward will stand you in good stead.
If this all sounds good and you would like to know more about the position please drop us an email – team@facegroup.co.uk
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