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Guest post: Which agency dog are you?

Agency staff are like dogs, argues S2M’s David Jackson in this guest posting.

As a digital recruiter, I’m often asked, “What skills do I need to make it in the digital industry?” I tell people that the required skills vary depending on the role, but it’s essential for everyone to have the right attitude – passionate and diligent. In other words, you need to be prepared to work like a dog.  

That got me thinking. There are as many different types of digital roles as there are breeds – and personalities – of dogs. Which personalities are best suited to which jobs? Here are my thoughts on the match-ups:

  • Updated: To read the rest of this article, either go to Digital Ministry or Australian Anthill. (For an explanation on why this article no longer appears in its entirety, please see the comment thread)
  • And another update: After a query from a reader, David concedes that he found his inspiration for this article from the book and website Sales Dogs.
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