# How to Find the Best Young Marketing Talent \| Ep\. \#765

**URL:** https://www.singlegrain.com/episodes/marketing-school/how-to-find-the-best-young-marketing-talent-ep-765/  
**Published:** 2018-09-04  
**Author:** Selena Templeton  
**Summary:** In episode \#765, Eric and Neil discuss how to find the best marketing talent\. Tune in to hear how you can find young, motivated workers\. TIME\-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: \[00:27\] Today’s\.\.\.  

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In episode #765, Eric and Neil discuss how to find the best marketing talent. Tune in to hear how you can find young, motivated workers.

**TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:**

- \[00:27\] Today’s Topic: _How to Find the Best Young Marketing Talent_
- \[00:37\] Eric’s interns have always been great.
- \[01:06\] Singlegrain often uses [Angellist](https://angel.co/) to find the best people.
- \[01:31\] It is important to have a hiring process.
- \[01:58\] You can find young talent via blogging and social sites, but the best way to find great talent is to have interns.
- \[02:20\] Neil’s company looks for interns who really want a career in marketing.
- \[02:30\] They train them to grow with the company.
- \[02:52\] When you get them young, they aren’t jaded.
- \[03:30\] Be a “T-Shaped” marketer.
- \[04:18\] If you want people who are “up to speed”, look for people who did internships at other marketing agencies.
- \[04:42\] Most agencies won’t hire their interns.
- \[05:08\] Pay your interns!
- \[05:18\] By paying interns, you set a good precedent.
- \[05:30\] That’s it for today!
- \[05:34\] Go to [Singlegrain.com/Giveway](https://www.singlegrain.com/giveaway) for a special marketing tool giveaway!

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