Marketing Jobs!?

I have a friend that ot a degree in Business Admin with an emphasis in Marketing. She lives in a very small town about an hour to hour and a half from any large city. She worked for me full time part of her way through college. She had excellent skills and was very ethical. She earned her way into management and as a management trainer and was successful at both while still attending college full time. She thought that the company was going to move her into its marketing department but the company had major money problems and couldn't promote her and doesn't look like it will be able to any time soon. She loves marketing and is desperate to get into this field. But can hardly even get a response to her resume'. She has tried getting on with major corporations and wouldn't mind getting on with a minor one but she's not able to just up and move without a job. I don't think they are considering her because of her lack of experience in marketing and her proximity. Any suggestions for her?

suggest she look for ad agencies in any of the larger markets she lives near - they are always looking for new entry level people, she will learn good practical skills and get experience on a variety of large brands.

Tell her to look at the press and find out ones have recently won new business as they are likely first to staff up

I would focus on the largest city close enough to her to be able to drive. She could move there as soon as she gets a job and let any prospective employers know that she is willing to move on her own to the area.