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The internet’s biggest and updated exhaustive list of the best jobs for English majors and other humanities degrees (BA, MA, and PhD).After you finish this post, I also wrote an article about 5 emerging careers most humanities majors don’t know about and published a very helpful interview and article called, the Ultimate Guide to English Major Careers here.Finally, after struggling for two years, I share my advanced advice and practical steps in my eBook, which lays out a 18-week practical roadmap and shows you how to market your degree to employers.Let’s go through this long list of jobs. By the way, after you’re done this list I recommend my other post: 23 of the best jobs for History majors. It has more examples and all the jobs are relevant to English majors as well.It was April. My last month at graduate school. I was walking through the bright library searching for books to help me find a career with my English degrees (BA and MA in English). It seemed grim. Where do English majors end up after graduation? Teach? A proofreader? Teach?English BAs, MAs, and PhDs really end up in a bunch of different places. We struggle for a bit after graduation. We complain to each other. And then we disperse.The hard part, though, involves knowing where to begin. And to be honest, that day in the library when I discovered that English majors could do many different jobs, I was a little excited, even though I knew that my real dream job was being a professor.As this list of the best English major jobs will show, there is a real sense of freedom in doing an English degree. You can be so many things, work in so many industries, and find a rewarding career in an industry you may have never expected.Also, these jobs are not just for English majors–PhD’s in social sciences, history majors, and basically any humanities degree has a shot at these jobs.It’s a big list. Enjoy.Also, if you have a career to add or some advice for breaking into any of these industries, please leave a comment.Writing Jobs for English MajorsSearch Engine MarketingSearch engine marketing is a growing industry, which has attracted many English and humanities majors. It requires a combination of analytical ability and creativity, making English degrees often desired. As this industry is so young, you can’t learn this stuff in university, making it wide-open for motivated people with strong analytical skills.What do search engine marketers do? They help companies use digital channels to market their products. This includes online advertising, search engine optimization (SEO), and the use of web analytics to study how visitors interact with websites. You don’t need to be a programmer to work in search engine marketing. But, the thought of learning about the architecture of the web should excite you.How to break in? Start learning about the industry and then get an entry-level job in a search engine marketing agency. A great place to begin is to take the Google Certification Courses. Google offers certifications in all major areas of online marketing an after you are ‘Google Certified,’ employers will take you more seriously. This is inexpensive as well with each test only costing $50 and you can learn online for free.There are also a zillion blogs, books, and online courses to take. Read some!Direct Response CopywritingLots of English majors have become direct response copywriters. Fundraising letters, offers from cable and cell-phone companies, and other mail-based marketing are probably the work of some humanities major turned direct response copywriter.One of the most famous direct response copywriters, Michael Masterson, has a PhD in the humanities. He worked as a college professor before leaving the academic life to become a millionaire.I work in direct response, although in the digital marketing space. This industry requires an understanding of human psychology (why people buy), creativity, and the ability to use words in a way that inspires trust and an emotional connection between writer and reader.Direct response is a great path if you want to sell out like I did. Tons of writers, old humanities majors, and closet intellectuals are hiding out in the direct response industry.Digital CopywriterBanner ads, creative social media campaigns, blog posts, whitepapers, e-books, online strategies, landing pages, website copy, and viral promotion ideas–you’ll be writing all that fun stuff if you decide to work as a digital copywriter. Great job. Tons of humanities majors work as digital copywriters.How to break in? Write a funny, charming, intelligent letter to an agency and try to get an internship.B2B Content MarketingWith the rise of digital marketing, the need for content online has exploded. This is the age of the writer. B2B (business-to-business) sales involves long, complicated sales processes. People don’t just buy, for example, a $60,000 software suite for a corporation in an afternoon. They research different solutions online, check out reviews, and search for whitepapers. Content marketing responds to the age of Google and is one digital marketing channel that has grown in the past 10 years.There is a big demand for smart researchers and intelligent writers.Breaking into content marketing requires you to understand the basics of marketing and to have writing samples. Lost? My book, How to Find a Career with Your Humanities Degree in 126 Days, offers a complete program to help you break down a big career move like this into manageable, daily actions.News ReporterIt’s a myth that you need to take broadcasting or communications in college to get a job as a news reporter. Many humanities majors work at news stations. This industry values excellent writing abilities and a fast ability to analyze and produce quality work. You also need to be able to spot grammar slips and be able to write concisely. Research skills, of course, are needed as well.If you want to break into this industry you need to, at least, understand what content is news worthy and know the principles of journalism. Buy a few books. Most people break in as an intern. However, if you can demonstrate that you have the skills needed, then somebody will give you a chance.Technical WriterMany English majors become technical writers. Technical writing involves writing user manuals for consumer products, instruction manuals, and other technical, complex documents that products need. It is quite high-paying, although can involve a lot of contract work.Thomas Pynchon, the author of the famous novel Gravity’s Rainbow, worked as a technical writer, creating user manuals for a space rocket company.This industry is relatively hard to break into as most jobs advertised ask for a few years of experience (I guess nobody wants a rocket-ship manual written by an amateur).However, Rober Nagle, a humanities M.A. turned technical writer, offers some advice for getting around the ‘must have 5 years experience in technical writing’ dilemma. If this field interests you, head over to Robert Nagle’s very cool blog called IdiotProgrammer.com.JournalismIt’s also a myth that all journalists went to journalism school. Roy Peter Clark, for example, a very famous journalist, did a PhD in Medieval Culture before taking this industry by storm.However, before getting a job you need to understand the principles of journalism. And being a smart writer with interesting ideas for articles helps. Be sure to get some writing samples together.Public RelationsMany English majors end up in public relations. In the past decade, public relations has seen quite a bit of growth (compared to traditional advertising agencies) and even though the decline of traditional media has complicated things, private companies and governments will always need writers to help get their messages out to the public.What will you do in a PR firm? Junior staff will be given tasks such as writing news releases, pitch letters, crafting newsletters, finding content to send out on social media accounts, and writing web copy or brochures. As you move up the ranks, you will learn more about the strategic side of things. PR strategies are generally aimed at helping companies get PR coverage and using the media to shape the public’s perception of a company.Governments also hire PR writers to work in-house. Often called Press Secretaries, your job would be to keep the public informed about the activity of different governmental agencies, explain policy, and work on political campaigns.Do you need a degree in public relations to get a job in the industry? No. Many PR professionals come from various backgrounds. However, you should be a strong writer with a keen sense of detail (no typos! And front-page news is no place to mix up the details about your client’s company!) That said, practical experience in the industry helps and so internships and contract positions are a common way to break into PR.As one English major turned PR pro describes writing a news release: “I need to do what I did for every essay I wrote for an English class, [such as] figure out the main point, extract the important information and compile it into a coherent document,” she says.Also, don’t overlook temp agencies and temporary positions as you try to break into PR. “Temporary positions,” says an English major-turned Communications Coordinator, “can help students and recent graduates gain additional experience and try out positions in a variety of fields. The experience can help them obtain a full-time job.”And remember that PR is a very, very big field. Most colleges and universities, government agencies, medical institutions, and professional organizations have their own internal PR departments. There are a ton of jobs and opportunities for people who take the time to develop this skill-set.Other careers related: Public Relations Specialist; Public Relations Assistant.Corporate BloggerBig companies like IBM, Microsoft, Yahoo! and Dell often require corporate bloggers. In the past ten years, the need for content has exploded with the internet, making the demand for writers increase. These corporate blogs are used as ‘branding’ tools, offering free and helpful content to their customers.Even smaller corporations (for example, Mint: Money, Bill Pay, Credit Score & Investing) have company blogs and require a vast amount of content each day. Many English majors, of course, end up writing these corporate blogs.A corporate blogger plans content schedules, comes up with new ideas for articles and whitepapers, runs social media accounts, monitors traffic and feedback, and of course writes a lot of blog posts.To break into this job, you would benefit from having some experience writing for an audience (for example, a newspaper or magazine) and must be proficient in the basic blogging platforms and online writing techniques.However, there are junior positions out there (as writing a blog can be tedious and extra help is needed).An excellent way to break into the industry would be to email a fairly well-known blog and to volunteer your services as an editor or proofreader. Even massive blogs are often run by a handful of people and so it is relatively easy to get in touch with those in charge. Working for free for a few months will get you some experience and if the blog is fairly well-known it will be a nice resume item. They will most likely let you write a post as well–and then you have a published writing sample.While strong writing skills are required, don’t forget to learn about the basic principles of online writing. These can be learned quite quickly.Here is a short guide to online writing principles and blogging that I wrote. It covers essential tools online writers need to know, how to build an audience, and major mistakes to avoid when making the switch from traditional print writing to digital content.Nonacademic Research JobsMarketing ResearcherA former PhD in History that I interviewed on my blog left academia to become a market researcher. This industry is high-paying and involves detailed research as well as the ability to spot larger trends and come up with creative solutions to marketing problems.Typically, you’ll need to know statistics. History majors do well in marketing research as they are able to analyze data.So what do market researchers actually do? Market researchers run or develop studies to gauge how consumers think and act. Often psychology or social science PhDs can get jobs outside of academia as market researchers as they have been trained in statistics and research methodologies. As mentioned, history PhD’s can also find work as market researchers.Job growth is robust for those in this industry with advanced degrees, including PhDs. The average wage for a market researcher is $61,580 (as reported by national labor surveys in 2009.)You can read my interview with this History PhD turned market researcher here.Other careers similar to marketing researcher, which require similar skill-sets are: Market Research Analyst.Policy AnalystPhilosophy PhD’s and history majors often end up as policy analysts for governments. This job involves gathering and analyzing information to help plan, develop, and interpret new policies–both in the government and industry.Most policy analysts have advanced education and may hold a masters and doctorate degree. The typical degrees are in the social sciences, political sciences, history, economics, resource management and law.Here’s some advice about becoming a policy analyst:“Gain experience by working in the private or government sector where you will be constantly exposed to policy making. Working for a congressional or a senatorial official will also be an advantage as well as working for nonprofit organizations such as charitable institutions and other philanthropic organizations where company policies are very essential.”High Paying Jobs for English MajorsSalesForget about the image of the out-going sleazy sales person. Modern selling is about nuance and understatement. Even quiet people can become excellent sales people as they disarm buyers.After grad school I began dabbling into the industry. It really is a cool industry filled with bright, talented, interesting people. Plus, you can make a ton of money.Sales involves a continual analysis of psychology and it is a vast, complex subject. Listen to this podcast (the Advanced Selling Podcast)–to get a taste.Best of all, most innovative sales companies hire on attitude. You don’t need 10 years of experience for a smart manager to see some potential in you. Selling is a special art and from what I’ve read, most of the really successful sales gurus come from very diverse backgrounds.Sales requires excellent communication skills, analysis, sensitivity, and empathy–all skills that most bright English Majors have developed.Search Engine OptimizationSearch engine optimization is the technical process of helping search engines properly analyze and ‘rank’ web pages. It is a relatively new industry. And humanities majors can do very well in SEO as they have the ability to perform excellent research and to see larger patterns in data. SEO also requires content production and humanities majors can put their writing skills to work.SEO is also fast-changing and so there are no colleges that really offer a degree in it. Good news for you! Motivated, smart self-learners thrive in this space.LobbyistIn Milton’s Paradise Lost, Satan tempts Eve with a distinct set of classical rhetorical devices. Clearly, Satan is trained as a humanities major and also would make an excellent lobbyist.I have no idea what exactly lobbyists do or how to break into this industry. However, this job requires you to be articulate, intelligent, and cunning. If you are smart enough to become a lobbyist, you are smart enough to find a way to break into this industry.Money and power? An English major turned lobbyist is definitely a career endorsed by Sell Out Your Soul - A Career Guide for Lost Humanities Majors.Investor RelationsI never knew about this job until I did some work for a company that made software for the financial industry. In basic terms, large companies (such as Pepsi) have to keep up the public’s interest in their stock. For example, when the new hot startup has an IPO it will generate a lot of interest and people run to buy the stock. But after the buzz has died down, companies need to keep the market interested in buying and trading their stock.So what would you do? Basically, it’s a marketing job with a finance twist. You’d be managing the corporate message and story you are telling to press and investors. This involves talking to analysts, meeting with media and investors, and establishing policies for disclosure. You would also create presentations, write earnings releases and annual reports.Part of your job would also be informing the board of directors with intelligence about the company’s shareholder base. You would also present reports on how analysts and investors perceive the company’s strategy (for example, an old candy company might be perceived as out-of-touch with today’s teen so it’s time to launch a contest Mr. Wonka and drive up new interest in the company stock!).How to break into this job? This job is high paying and you’d likely earn a very comfortable wage as you progressed into senior roles. But you’ll need a strong analytical ability to do this job. Employers will also want some financial knowledge. In my experience, though, it’s a myth that all English Majors are bad at math (I’ve met some technical ones), so if that’s you begin with a Google Search: How to get into Investor Relations.You can also find these people really easy as investor relations departments list their emails on company websites. So, you might email an investor relations professional, explain your situation and background, and ask for some tips to break into the industry.Inside SalesLarge corporations often have complicated sales cycles. This means that selling isn’t as easy as ‘pitching a new client’ and involve complicated processes and structures. There are sales people who travel and give presentations to potential new clients. And then there are inside sales people. These sales people prepare quotes, find supporting documentation, and execute sales campaigns.Strong communication skills, social intelligence, and knowledge of ‘job-specific’ office software (like Excel) is needed. Break into this industry through a temp agency. Some people begin in an administrative position and then move up in the company.Stock BrokerI don’t know exactly how you might get a job on Wall Street. But I do know that humanities majors have become stockbrokers. As one PhD in English who now works on Wall Street put it, “making the switch from analyzing literature to analyzing stock was easy. They both involve analyzing fiction.”eCommerce AnalystOnline marketing requires analysis. Over the past decade, tracking technology has really evolved and most complex marketing campaigns will test, track, and measure just about every dollar they spend online. Humanities majors can find work as eCommerce analysts.In this job, you will be tasked with figuring out why certain campaigns are working, why people aren’t buying from a client’s website, and how to help online marketing budgets bring back more profit. Flint McGlaughlin has a PhD in philosophy and is a world-known eCommerce analyst.This job requires intimate knowledge analytic and tracking software. You will also need to understand the principles of online conversion (which can be learned by reading the millions of blogs dedicated to the topic).This is a fast-paced industry and many analysts come from various educational backgrounds. Hard-core analysts will need mathematical ability and knowledge of statistics. But if the thought of digging into a spreadsheet excites you, maybe this job is for you.Pick up a web analytics guide from O’Reilly, a publishing company respected in the space.Marketing Jobs for English MajorsSocial Media ManagerSocial media is here to stay. Governments, sports teams, brands, and companies need people to run their social media programs, develop strategies, and come up with ways of engaging customers, citizens, and fans. As humanities majors have strong communication skills, many of us end up in these types of jobs.How to break in? First, you need to know something about social media. So read some blogs and books, play with the tools, and learn about the strategic side of social media and how it fits into marketing.Bonus! Social media is new. Better yet, many companies still hire interns and entry-level hires to manage their social media programs. This is stupid on the side of companies, but a great opportunity for new grads to break into the communication sector via new online channels.Plus, governments and universities are typically slow moving and have little expertise in social media. So take advantage of this opportunity.Brand StrategistBrand strategists typically work in marketing agencies, helping to guide big brands forward in their markets. MBA’s are favored in this job; however, experience, talent, and strategic brilliance rule the marketing industry.How to break in? Work your way up.Brand ManagerLarge companies hire ‘brand managers,’ which are essentially creative people with communication skills. The job involves overseeing the promotion and development of different brand products. This is a fun, creative role and involves strategic thinking and marketing talent.You need to have an understanding of marketing to be a brand manager. However, many English Majors have found jobs working for big brands.Government Jobs for English MajorsCommunications OfficerGovernments require in-house writers and communication specialists to do things like write press releases, develop key messaging, and write speeches for government officials. I know one writer, a published author, who works as a Communications Officer. He has a BA in English and seems to earn a comfortable middle-class wage.Look for temporary positions in your local government as these are a great way to start moving up in the government. Great pay and government connections–what more could you want?Editing Jobs For English MajorsEditorYes, English majors can be editors. If helping to create a best-selling book appeals to you then editing might be a good choice. There is also a lot of editing work in education. Luckily, in editing, university degrees are required. Here is an interview on my blog with a former Amazon.com Music Editor. It covers all you need to know about getting that first editing job.Freelance EditorThis is an easy fit for English majors. Want to break into freelance editing? You, sir, are in luck. I have an interview about getting freelance editing jobs right here.PublishingYep. English majors can work in publishing. In fact, creativity, and attention to detail are highly desired skills in publishing and English majors find work in this industry every year.Getting your foot in the door? There are about a zillion articles online about breaking into publishing. Here’s one about how to break into publishing.Communication JobsNon-Profit Communication DepartmentsNon-profits require communication specialists and many English majors build careers working for non-profits. And yes, you will be paid. Positions vary by the size of the organization. For example, large non-profits like the American Cancer Society or World Wildlife Federation are basically giant corporations with million-dollar operating budgets. There are different roles and divisions within them.Smaller non-profits require communication help with press strategies, fundraising, donor retention, and enlisting the help of volunteers.In my book, I list non-profits as an excellent way to gain that essential first few months of work experience. This is because most non-profits are under-funded and under-staffed, making them easy places to get your first resume item.Grant and Proposal WriterGrants and proposals are an essential part of winning new business and keeping money flowing through the door for most companies and non-profits. Humanities BAs, MAs, and PhDs in English have strong research skills, an aptitude for analysis, and the stomach for digging through dense content, making grant and proposal writing an easy fit.While vast sums of money are usually at stake, most positions prefer some experience. However, graduate students in English have usually written and won grants during the course of their degree and so you should leverage this. Also, smaller non-profits will gladly let you write a grant or two for them, which can help land larger jobs.Even if you do not remain in this job for your entire career, the ability to win new business and money is always a valuable and highly employable skill.Corporate Communications Manager/DirectorAs the manager or director of corporate communications, your job would be to oversee teams that write newsletters, email campaigns, reports, press releases, articles, web content, and other communication pieces. In recent years, having a basic understanding of how search engines work is also often necessary as digital content is spread by search engines and people. Expect high salaries (above $100,000 according to Spring Associates, Inc). And to break in? You’ll need to work your way up. Start with an internship or entry-level job in a communications department. This can be a great job for an English PhD, although advanced degrees are not necessary.In-house Marketing DepartmentMost successful companies have some sort of in-house marketing department. While typically TV ads and large campaigns are sent to ad agencies, the in-house marketing department also helps to plan and execute the company’s marketing and communication strategy.These jobs are pretty cushy, I hear. You don’t have the constant deadlines found in traditional ad agencies and the work is steady. Tasks include writing press releases, coming up with ideas to get the company press coverage, writing brochures and whitepapers, planning and executing ideas to generate leads and sales, working on product launches, and other marketing-related tasks.To break in? Look for temporary positions to start. Or start in an administrative role and then apply internally. Don’t overlook temp agencies as they often will help you get your foot in the door.Creative Jobs For English MajorsAdvertising CreativeHumanities majors find jobs in advertising every year. Creative advertising involves writing 30-second commercial scripts, taglines, copy for print ads, coming up with ideas for product launches, and other creative ways to market products.And you don’t need to go to ad school to become an advertising creative. All that matters in this industry is the ability to come up with strong ideas.How to get your first job in advertising? Read some books. Develop some samples. And be ready to show an agency some cool ideas. You can read about how I broke into advertising, as well as other career advice, in my e-book, How to Find a Career With Your Humanities Degree in 126 Days.Event PlannerNot planning birthday parties for the drunken wives of the Beverly Hills, but working on high-profile events such as product launches or political campaigns. This job requires communication, social intelligence, attention to detail, and strong creative abilities. Event planning is big business and always requires smart, new talent.To break into this industry? You will have to work from the ground-up. Actually, I have no idea. But send some emails to prominent companies and find out. Industries like this typically hire more on personality than the subject you studied in school. So if it sounds like fun to you, then go for it.Television, radio, Hollywood writerIf you are an English major, then you probably deep down want to be a writer. Many English majors end up writing Hollywood scripts, working in broadcast, or working at radio stations.How to break in? Be a good writer and have great writing samples. As Stephen King says, “If you lift weights 15 minutes a day, you are going to get muscles. If you write 15 minutes a day, you are going to become a good writer.” So write.Boutique AgencyBoutique agencies are small companies that typically do world-class work for big brands. They often have a specialist product. These can be branding agencies, graphic design agencies, viral marketing agencies, or PR firms. They are creative places with bright people working there.Thunderdog, for example, is a L.A. agency that creates street-art inspired designs and products for brands like Pepsi and Puma. They also sell their own limited edition books and toys. Or, The Story of IWearYourShirt and How I Made $1,000,000 Wearing T-Shirts is a social media advertising company that uses viral tactics to gain publicity for product launches. LaunchRock is a small marketing agency that helps tech start-ups with their pre-launch hype.Boutique agencies are cool. They hire for skill–not for the degree you have. So while your English degree can help you get the job, these places are more looking for creativity, technical skill in the area they work in, and the right attitude to fit their unique culture.To get a job at a boutique agency, simply write an email and sell yourself to the boss. Make sure you research their agency, though. And make sure that you have the skills that they are looking for.My practical 18-week roadmap to finding a career with your humanities degree. You’ll learn how to market your humanities degree and avoid common mistakes.Universities do not properly educate their grads about how to land that job outside of academy with a humanities degree.That’s why I wrote my ebook How to Find a Career With Your Humanities in 126 Days. This is not a traditional career guide–it is one of the most practical, step-by-step guides to moving from ‘liberal arts career limbo’ into a weekly course of action.Over the course of 18 weeks (126 Days), the ebook takes you through the necessary lessons, shows you what to avoid, and teaches you how to turn your humanities degree into a profitable skill-set.You’ll learn:How to market your humanities degree outside of academiaCover letter advice for grads with no work experienceWeekly actions to accelerate your career searchResume advice, and cover letter templates.

Here are 10 tips from entrepreneurs and small business owners on how you can start gathering information on your competitors.1. Go beyond a google search. There's no doubt that any research project these days should begin with a simple Google search or visiting your competitor's web page. But there are also a variety of tools either supplied by Google or that relate to Google's search results and AdWords campaigns that might give you interesting insights into your competition. For example, Sheel Mohnot of FeeFighters, a comparison shopping website for credit card processing, says he uses the following tools to keep an eye on his competition:SpyFu: "A great resource to research what keywords and Adwords our competitors are buying," says Mohnot.Google Trends : For Mohnot, it's helpful when he wants "to stay on top of the latest in [his] industry, comparing [his company] to others, and seeing where people who come to [his] site go."Google Alerts: "We keep alerts for ourselves but also for all of our competitors to know what they are up to," says Mohnot. (P.S. Don't forget to set up an alert on your own company to see if anyone else is talking about you.)2. Do some reporting. There are great and inexpensive resources for checking up on your competitors online and offline.3. Tap the social network. Of course, given how companies are increasingly using social networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter as marketing outlets these days, you might be able to pick up interesting facts about your competition--and maybe even your own company--just by tuning in. "We find that monitoring tweets, Facebook posts, blogs, and other new media mentions of our competition is an easy, cost-effective way to stay in tune with and in the know about the public's sentiment about our competitors," says Michael Meschures, the president of Spaphile.com, a weekly deals site that shares high-end spa and beauty offers. "In a similar vein, we track our competition by keeping a very close eye on review sites, such as Yelp and Citysearch. We scour through reviews to find mentions of our competitors' deals, and then target that particular Yelper or Citysearcher's other favorite businesses so we're always one step ahead of the competition." Even if your competition isn't social media savvy, it's a good bet that they produce newsletters--either e-mail or print varieties--that you can sign up for to get the latest and greatest news and updates on things like new products or services they are introducing and what events they might be attending.4. Ask your customers. When it comes to identifying sources of information about your competition, don't skip over the obvious ones--like your customers. "Speaking to customers is one of the best (and cheapest) ways of gathering real information on competitors," says Weiss. "Whenever you win a new customer, find out who they used before, and why they switched to you (i.e. The reason they were dissatisfied with their previous supplier). Do the same when you lose a customer--identify what they preferred about your competitor. If you gather enough of these stories you'll get a very clear idea on what competitors are offering that customers view as preferable. You can then adjust your own offering to beat that of the competitor."5. Attend a conference. Attending industry trade shows and conferences--as well as joining industry associations--can be a great way to learn about who your competitors are and what they're offering, says Amy Lewandowski, who heads up marketing at online retailer, PepWear. "We attend these conventions anyway so we make sure to visit competitors' booths while we are there and observe their interactions with customers, pick up literature, and check out the quality of their products," she says. "I am always shocked that most of them never visit our booth."6. Check in with your suppliers. If you work in an industry where you share the same suppliers as your competitors, it could pay to ask them some simple questions. "Talk to your suppliers and spend time getting to know them," says Zach Berning, co-owner of Overland Gourmet. "While they may not tell you what your competition ordered or their volume, ask better questions." For example, if you ask them how many units of a certain product have been pre-ordered for the next month, you might find out not only what your competition might have ordered, but what other products your supplier might be bringing in as a result.7. Hire your competition... Another strategy is to hire employees from competing firms--especially sales people--and team up with competitors' partners, suggests Sheetz-Runkle. "No one knows more about the inside of those organizations than the employees," she says. "Find out all that you can about how these companies operate, and more importantly, what's on the horizon for them? Where are they taking their business? What markets are they venturing into? How are they leveraging innovation to cut costs and advance productivity? Where is the highest level of dissatisfaction with their products or services? No one has more and better intelligence when it comes to sales than disgruntled sales people."8. ...And watch who they're hiring. You can also learn something by studying the kinds of jobs your competitors are looking to fill, says David B. Wright, the chief marketing officer at W3 Group in Atlanta. "For example, if a company is hiring a programmer, they will include information about exactly what technologies the candidates need to know, which tells you what they use," he says. "Also look at what positions they are hiring--if they're looking for a patent attorney, they could be working on some big new inventions. If they're hiring for several HR, they may be preparing to expand overall."9. Conduct a survey. If you're interested in getting a comprehensive report of all the players in your industry, you might consider conducting a survey. "A year or so ago, I hired someone to e-mail several of our competitors and ask them the same questions about their services," says Jeff Huckaby, CEO of RackAid, an IT management business in Jacksonville, Florida. "We looked at price, response time, how the sales request was handled, etc. By doing this, we learned how to clearly differentiate our sales process from that of our competition." While Huckaby says he learned a lot from the process and plans on doing it again, he does have one caveat: "I am a big fan of outsourcing this. You don't want to run into someone you were spying on at an industry conference."10. Call 'em up! Once you have done enough research to identify who your competitors are, you might want to try an old school tactic to take it from there: Just call them up and ask away. "One of the best ways to research competition is to call them and ask whatever you'd like," says Jordan Harbinger, the co-founder of The Art of Charm. "You'd be surprised how often companies will tell you everything you'd like to learn over the phone, especially if the question is phrased in a context that makes sense. For example, if you want to know how many people work there, you can say: 'I'm looking for individualized attention, and my fear is that your organization is too large, and I'll get lost in the shuffle. How many coaches do you have on staff? Oh, wow, that's quite a few. How much support staff do you need for a team that size?' This approach has served me very well."

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service and give something away (for free) to your potential customer.A good platform for offering your e-books and online courses isUdemy.Here you can offer and learn all kinds of skills and information products.You also have the option of selling your e-book on bol.com | de winkel van ons allemaal or Google Books.Make money online with YouTubeEARNINGS:800 - 1500+ euro per MONTH (at 20,000+ views per day)DIFFICULTYRATE:Beginner - ExpertLEARNING CURVE:6 - 12 monthsFor1000 views you get € 1.This is advertising revenue for publishers.So you need to publish a lot of quality content to make enough money online.You can enable advertisements from Youtubeby becoming a partner.However, you must meet a number of requirements for this.You must have at least 4000 hours of watch time, at least 1,000 subscribers and aGoogle Adsenseaccountin the past year.As you publish more videos, you build anaudiencewith which to interact and communicate.This audience - if your content is of high quality - will 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likely to switch to the competition if the company's social media is not available.It's a really good way to interact with customers and the use of social media for businesses has exploded in recent years.It is often not easy to answer all questions and complaints correctly and in time, so that the image of the company is not put under pressure.This is wheresocial media managers comeinto play.If you have very good communication skills, you can help companies manage their social media.You will then be hired asSocial Media Manager.You can do this both in paid employment and privately (by setting up your own agency / office).The aim is to improve the company's public image and ensure the necessary customer support.Social media is generally a very good way to make money online through the internet.Earn money with your own Social Media Marketing AgencyAnother option is to start your own Social Media Marketing Agency (SMMA).You are then responsible for the social media marketing of your customers.Your task then consists of gathering customers andsetting up advertising campaigns for companies.You will be paid based on the proceeds of your campaigns.You usually earn between€ 1000 and € 2000 per month per customer.Make money online with FacebookEARNINGS:1200 - 1800+ euro per MONTHDIFFICULTYRATE:Beginner - ExpertLEARNING CURVE:2 - 6 monthsSome people think that Facebook is already completely written off in 2021, but that is absolutely not the case.The platform has more than2.3 billion monthly usersand therefore enormous potential.There are several ways to make money with Facebook.Below the most common ways:1. Earn money with your own Facebook pageWhen you create a Facebook page and share valuable content, it can be a great way to generate income through Facebook.This concerns a page that has the necessary reach within a certain target group.For example, think of a page where you will find all kinds of funny memes.If such a page has a lot of likes (at least 10,000) and an active reach (many people like, comment and share) you can earn money online byposting sponsored contentthat is relevant to the target group.To give an indication, for a sponsored post on a page with 10,000 likes, companies are willing to pay around 100 euros.2. Earn money with your own Facebook groupWith your own Facebook group you can generate income in two ways:If your group is large enough and has ahigh engagement rate, you can ask a nice amount forsponsored posts.A second way is by offering valuable content in the Facebook group and offering your own service or product over time.Once you have built a loyal audience and community, you can then continue to provide value by promoting your own material, such as coaching, consulting, a video training, or some other form of product or service.3. Make money on Facebook with affiliate marketingWhen you use affiliate marketing, you place links to products or services of companies with an affiliate program.Just Google one on 'bol.com | de winkel van ons allemaal affiliate' or 'Amazon affiliate'.When someone from your audience clicks on that link and buys the product, you receive a commission for it and thus earn money.You can post these links on your Facebook page or in a Facebook group.Note: It is important that you sign up for the affiliate program online in order to track visitors correctly and receive your compensation.Readaboveabout affiliate marketing.4. 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(search engine optimization)SEA (Google ads)Content marketingGrowth hackingEmail marketingSocial media marketingChatbotsThese are by no means the only directions.The field is practically endless.Choose your specialty, spend enough time to learn more and start making money online.A good book on how to efficiently and effectively applySEOto your website is 'Targeted SEO' by Tonny Loorbach.In this book, Tonny shows how to start a successful project and how to generate more organic search traffic through Google.Everything described in the book has been tested and proven in practice.You can see this book as a practical step-by-step plan to get your website higher in Google and become the number 1 authority in your market.CHECK OUT THE BOOKDepending on the customer, this task can also be performed 100% online.Onthis pageyou will find 5 interesting SEO tools to get you started right away.Where can I learn more about SEO?If you are fluent in English,Neil Patel's blog isa great source of 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high income from Amazon Affiliate.Amazon itself pays a percentage commission for each product based on the category the product is in:3% for toys.5.5% for outdoor products and tools.7% for clothing, jewelry, luggage and accessories.8% for furniture, home improvement, pet products and pantry.So you will not be able to keep the full price of the product to yourself.However, you can take full advantage and use the platform.An interesting deal, since you have to spend less time developing an online store yourself and the marketing is also done for you.Your Amazon products may also show up in Google search results faster than opening your own online store.So you don't have to spend as much time promoting your products through Google.This can save you a lot of work.How do I distinguish myself from the competition?Of course, a good strategy must also be applied here.Competition is fierce.It is important to stand out and offer something unique.So try to sell your own brands as much as possible.Design ausefulproduct that does not exist yet oran existing product that you can improve.It is extremely important that there is ademandfor this product.You can't sell anything that people aren't looking for.Therefore, do sufficient market research in advance (for example viaGoogle Trends), before deciding which product to sell!Only then can you be sure that users will want to buy your goods.Tip:Read more about Amazon Affiliate inthis wikihow guide.Translate onlineEARNINGS:3 - 12 cents per WORDDIFFICULTYRATING:Advanced - ExpertLEARNING CURVE:3 - 6 monthsAre you good with languages ​​and would you like to work online from home?Then earning money with online translation is definitely worth considering.A prerequisite is that you have full command of two languages ​​and are able to translate qualitatively.This may involve translating web texts, advertisements, articles or translating a book.On platforms such asUpworkandGengoyou can search for assignments and advertise yourself.The first and most difficult step is to find customers.You will have to invest sufficient time and energy in this.Large assignments or recurring assignments are by far the easiest, because you do not have to keep looking for new customers.How much does it earn?Most 'translators' charge a price per word.This is the easiest method for calculating the price of a translation for the client.Exactly how much you earn per word depends on the language you are translating.On average, you can charge between8 and 12 cents per word online.You will therefore be paid roughly 100 euros for translating an average blog text of 1000 words.But when you translate a book (the average novel is 55,000 words) you quickly earn 5000, - euros.That is why large orrecurring assignments areoften more interesting than small tasks here and there.Are big orders easy to find?However, large orders are not always available in abundance.Therefore, when translating online, also think of translating websites or advertisements.For companies, a correct translation (and not just via Google translate) is essential to appear professional to the customer.Good to know with this method of making money online is that the earnings are very dependent on the language.Chinese and English are the most requested and therefore also the best paid assignments.Besure to check out theFairlingoandSimplyTranslate websitefor more options.Online coachingEARNINGS:1000 - 10,000 euros per MONTHDIFFICULTYGRADE:Advanced - ExpertLEARNING CURVE:3 - 6 monthsOnline coaching in 2021 is extremely popular these days.With online coaching you can make a lot of money online.Especiallylife coachingand business coaching are very popular.You offer your services online for a fee and help people achieve their personal or business goals.The great thing about this way of earning money via the internet is that you can do the coaching completely online from anywhere in the world.This can be done through 1-1 coaching (Skype, chat, etc), but also through webinars and online video training (Zoomis a very good application for this type of service).It is important that you build up a certain expertise that can give value to your customers.Mental well-being, relationships, mindset, meditation and healthy habits are just a few of the wide range of topics that you can cover as a coach.What do I have to imagine with 'online coaching'?To give an example: Suppose that during your life you often struggled to see things positively, or have struggled with addiction or relationship problems, and you have learned to tackle and solve this problem yourself over time, then you can help someone who encounters the same problems.Depending on your knowledge, experience, expertise and number of customers, as well as the industry in which you operate, you canearn 1000 to more than 10,000 euros per month.For example, for high ticket business coaching (coaching for companies with a very high turnover), you can charge a very high fee, if the quality of your service is reflected in your portfolio.Open bank accounts and get moneyEARNESS:Up to 200 euros per ACCOUNTDIFFICULTYRATING:BeginnerLEARNING CURVE:/Not a really long-term way to make money online, but certainly an old trick that still works.Banks often have offers for new customers.If you open a checking account, you will receive acredit of up to € 200.A good tactic for the banks to win customers and to offer them profitable financial services later on.The circumstances are different.Often times you have to make some transactions or recommend friends and family.Knab is a bank that offers a checking account with an opening bonus:Knab : Switch now and receive € 50 !Always read the terms and conditions thoroughly to ensure that you will take advantage of the promotion.Tip:We update this list regularly.Bookmark this page so that you can quickly access it in the future.How can I successfully earn money online?Of course, you could immediately choose a way to make money online and get started right away.However, it is often better to first take a look at what would work best for you.This is different for everyone.For example, when you are looking for an offline job, you also first look at what you like to do and what you are good at before applying.That is no different for an online job.Your interests determine the most suitable way for you to make money online.Making money online does not come naturallyFair is fair.Making money online takes time, dedication, energy and effort.It is therefore not for everyone.Are you hoping to earn your first euros online within the next few hours?Then you are wrong here.If you want to make money quickly online, you will most likely end up empty-handed.We have therefore made a selection ofsustainable ways to earn money onlinethat generate recurring income and where your online income increases monthly.If you really want to earn with the internet,choose something you like.Otherwise, you will never be able to invest the time and energy required to successfully make money online and drop out far too quickly to effectively get something off the ground.In addition, your work will simply be more enjoyable and of higher quality simply because you love what you do.Your online earnings model can thus be a source of energy, instead of frustration and boredom.Earn money online without investmentDepending on the way to make money online, you will need more or less starting capital.A big advantage of earning money online via the internet is that theonline investment is usually many times lower than the offline investmentin the same industry.You do not have to invest thousands of euros to rent a property or buy an inventory.All you need is a computer, a stable internet connection and time.Time is therefore the biggest investment you will have to make if you want to work online.Without money, but with enough effort and dedication, you can go a long way.What does it cost?The only real costs to make money online are:Desktop computer or laptop *€ 300 - € 1,500Stable internet connection€ 15 - € 50 per monthHosting your website or blog€ 5 - € 50 per monthPossibly camera, microphone, extra software, etc **unlimitedTotal:€ 320 - € 1,600* Preferably choose a laptop if you want to work location-independent** Depending on which way of earning money online you chooseAs you can see, you do not need a large starting capital and you can make money online without investment.The biggest investment you will have to make is in the form oftime.You will initially have to do a lot of research and learn things.Do not be tempted to a 'quick fix'.These are often only intended to rip off money and practically never deliver on their promises.There is no quick fix for making money online sustainably.That is why it is extra important to do something that you enjoy.As you earn more money, you can expand the activities and employ designers, writers and developers, for example.You can also set a budget for online advertising (Facebook, Instagram, etc).But these costs are certainly not a requirement to make money online successfully.Make money online expert tipsIn this section we would like to give you some extra tips.Online it is just as often wrong as it ends well.Many people start with it, and quit halfway through, without actually giving it a chance.We think that is a shame.Namely, there are so many opportunities online, but you have to be alert to spot them and know how to grab them.Therefore some tips below.Don't expect to be a millionaire in no timeMaking money online is not a get-rich-quick formula.It is often the path of patience.It is really not the case that you open a webshop today and become rich asleep tomorrow.Earning money online easily is therefore not possible.It takes time, dedication, discipline and commitment to work successfully over the internet.Unfortunately, people on the internet often make it seem like it's all super simple and you can earn thousands of dollars online in a few weeks.So don't be tempted and don't give up too quickly.Take your plans seriously and be consistentThink about exactly what you want to achieve and take your plans seriously.If you drop out halfway through, it will be impossible to make money online.Choose a viable long-term strategy and be consistent.Spending a few hours each day on your project is better than working 18 hours a day for a week and then giving up.Learn basic online marketingOnline marketing plays a big role when you want to earn or earn extra money online.You need to understandhow you can sell things over the internet.For example, what is the best way to convince visitors to make a purchase?How do you distinguish yourself from the competition?How do you build a loyal audience?Learn the basics of online marketing to make your way of making money online a success.Most people who successfully make money on the internet have a good knowledge of the basics.Often they also took training or education before becoming successful online.Excellent free learning materials can be found on YouTube.Simplelearnfor example has an excellent course for beginners:Another excellent source of information is Google.The company offers free online marketing courses in the Google Digital Garage.The material is completely free and when you successfully complete the course you will even receive a certificate!Check out Google Digital GarageAsk others for help and guidanceDon't hesitate to ask for help and guidance from other people.Find a mentor, someone who is experienced with the goals you want to achieve.Get help from friends and family.Who knows, you might be able to put something together and see how the skills of someone else match what you want to do.Ask your circle of acquaintances if they would like to help promote and share your project.You might be amazed at the effect on your success.Online passive income?There is a lot to do with passive income nowadays.It is sometimes even described as gettingrichwhilesleeping.With online money making it is basically possible to make money while you sleep.Your website or blog is available online 24/7, so visitors can make a purchase at any time.Even when you invest money, your money will bring in more money around the clock, including when you sleep.Of course you will initially have to invest money and time to get to this point.In that sense, passive income is therefore not entirely correct.You will still have to actively maintain your website, blog and / or investments.Passive does not mean that you never have to do anything for it.Initially it takes a lot of work, and there is also maintenance.Still, making money online usually requires a lot less time and work once you've done the necessary work and everything is running neatly and smoothly.What if I only want to earn extra online?If you only want toearn extra, and do not want to build a full-time income, you can choose to do smaller assignments on a freelance basis, such as translation, transcribing, graphic design, photo / video editing or online teaching.Investing onlineis also an option if you just want to earn a little extra.Start earning money online nowMaking money online does not have to be an unattainable dream: it is very feasible to generate income through the internet.Achieving online success is primarily a mindset.It's about persistence and willpower.The above ways can serve as inspiration.You are completely free in which route you choose exactly.Get started right away and start making money online.With enough effort, we are convinced that you can make your dreams come true.With an online earnings you can also benefit from more independence and flexibility.Think about your strengths.Chances are there is a demand for your products or services.Do enough market research and evaluate your options.View portals such asUpworkorFiverrand try to contact companies by email or by phone and make a request.Keep in mind: all beginnings are difficult.But if you are consistent, have a smart approach and persist, anything is possible.Good luck!