How to get into Marketing in 5 steps

Starting a career in Marketing can be exciting and rewarding. Equally, when you are new to a field, it can be daunting. 

Having gone through the journey of a 25-year career, here is my 5-step approach on how to get into Marketing and land your first role. 

Step 1 – Educate yourself

• Discover what Marketing is about
• Understand what skills are needed in Marketing

Step 2 – Do some Self-reflection

• Identify your motivations for a Marketing career
• Ask yourself: Is this a good fit for you & why?

Step 3 – Be prepared for the road ahead

• Gain essential knowledge
• Invest in qualifications
• Get practical experience

Step 4 – Market yourself

• Build brand ‘YOU’
• Create value for others
• Stay relevant in the marketplace

Step 5 – Plan your career

• Understand why it matters
• The 3 steps to effective career planning
• Get support for your professional journey

I will be covering those 5 steps on how to get into Marketing in more details in my weekly posts.  Watch this space!