6 tips i'd give communication majors looking for a job in marketing

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The post provides valuable, actionable advice for a specific audience (communication majors seeking marketing jobs) in a visually engaging, easy-to-digest format. The use of relatable imagery and clear, concise text on each slide makes the information accessible and shareable, tapping into the common desire for career guidance among young professionals.

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This post offers six pieces of advice for communication majors seeking marketing jobs. It covers choosing between passion and paper early in a career, the benefits of working for brand-name vs. smaller companies, the impact of extracurricular activities, applying for awards and development programs, the timing of pursuing a master's degree, and the importance of having fun and taking risks.

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1Introduction: 6 tips for marketing jobs
2Tip 1: Passion vs. paper, industry pay differences
3Tip 2: Brand name vs. smaller company benefits
4Tip 3: Impact of outside-of-work activities
5Tip 4: Apply for awards and development programs
6Tip 5: Timing of master's degrees
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six pieces of advice for all aspiring marketers or communication majors based on my 6 years of experience in the industry so far! #careeradvice #marketinggirlies #communicationsmajor #techindustry

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6 tips i'd give communication majors looking for a job in marketing 1. choose whether you're going to chase passion or paper early in your career (0-3 years out of college) you likely can't have both at the same time tech & finance pay more but are "unsexy" industries beauty and fashion are "sexy" industries but pay less 2. working at a brand name company gives you instant credibility that can open doors later working at a smaller company or public sector gives you ownership and bigger scope earlier on 3. what you do outside of your 9-5 impacts your future success invest time in networking events, going to conferences, pursuing content, or starting a business. these help you develop identity capital and make you a more well rounded candidate for any and all future opportunities 4. apply for awards / career development programs do your research to find awards and career development programs you're eligible for because this makes you stand out, broadens your network, and legitimizes your pursuit of your craft in marketing start with: adcolor futures & cannes can diversity collective 5. don't get a masters degree too soon masters degrees are your ticket to pivoting into something new after you've had substantial work experience. this will be different for everyone, but having real world experience before going back to school can help you make more informed decisions about your career 6. have fun! take educated risks, never be afraid to bet on yourself, & like Drake said, "the moment you stop having fun with it, be done with it", do not be afraid to quit (but have a plan!)