Marketing/Advertising/PR

[MattUMASSD]

Does anyone have a job in any of these fields? If so what do you do, and do you like this field? Im graduating in May with a marketing degree and Im starting to look for jobs.

[Shelacious]

I've had the following job positions (from oldes to most recent):
*Marketing assistant for a concert venue (entertainment)
*Marketing assistant, marketing programs manager and strategic relationship manager at a marketing consulting firm (high tech)
*Product marketing manager, channel marketing/partner marketing manager for a high-tech firm
*Senior marketing representative for a public transit agency.

I really like marketing, but the field is hugely varied. You can do everything from research, strategic marketing to marcom, to product development to sales support to pr/media to strategic partner marketig to general marketer or events marketer. It really depends on your interest and what's available in your area. I am basically a general marketer because I've had experience with a bunch of different marketing activities and strategies, but still I have certain preferences and strengths (partner marketing) and dislikes (marcom)--although I do them all to get the job done.

[PennyCarter]

I also have a degree in marketing and I am currently working on my MBA. There is a lot you can do with a marketing degree. Depending on where you decide to take it, you may want to consider getting a graduate degree, but working first is always a good idea. Unfortunately I didn't work before I got my MBA. It has hurt me a little because I have too much education for 'undergrad' internships and jobs, but I don't have the experience level for 'MBA level' jobs and internships.

Anyway...you may persue a career in PR, Advertising, Promotions, Market Research, Marketing/Brand/Product Management, etc. If you haven't already done so, try to intern somewhere. I thought that I really liked promotions until I spent a semester in a promotions firm. Most marketing firms (advertisting, pr, promotions, etc.) will hire students straight from undergrad. You may also want to start considering if you would prefer to work for a marketing firm (like an ad agency) who is outsourced to do marketing or for an internal marketing department for a company. For me, I want to be a marketing manager for a mid-sized company or eventually a brand manager for a larger company.

Start searching and networking now...I had no idea how long a job search takes until I got here!!! I would love to talk to you more if you want more specific stuff, but I am at work right now, feel free to pm me.

[AXJules]

Dude this industry SUCKS right now for jobs.
I'm doing a lot of promotional shit jobs right now to get my foot in the door, but I was hoping with a good school and experience I wouldn't have to resort to this. My advice would be let EVERYONE know you're graduating, and start looking for little things you can do for experience now.

[KSigkid]

I'm trying to get into PR...Jules is right though, the industry SUCKS right now. There are enough small companies though that, if you have the patience (and time to look), I think you can find something.

[ZTAngel]

I'm currently in Marketing/PR.

I'm going to echo everyone else and say that the market sucks for these types of jobs right now. I graduated last May and had a hard time finding a job. I have a background in Finance and almost went into a Finance related job since there's a lot more of those jobs out there than Marketing. It took me three months to find something!

Network, Network, Network. With Ad/PR, you will not find a job unless you know someone. Putting a resume on Monster or another online website will not get you a job in Marketing. The reason I got my job is because I kept in touch with my favorite professor; a friend of hers was working at a nearby company that needed an entry level Marketing/Public Relations coordinator. She recommended me and after two interviews, I had the job.

I love marketing. It's dynamic and I never do the same thing twice. It keeps me busy (although I'll flake off for a little while and log onto GC ).

Marketing jobs are more easily found with experience and once you get your foot in the door somewhere, you're good.

I want to get into Marketing Research or Product Management. Both of these marketing subfields are used in my dream job: Fashion Buyer for Bloomingdale's (like Rachel from Friends).

[winneythepooh7]

Hey. I have a good friend trying to get into PR in NYC. She is having such a difficult time. Since I know ZIP about this field anyone have any ideas of places she can go?

[PSUSigKap]

i'm looking for a job in pr. . . there's NOTHING. . .at least for someone like me just coming out of college. . .they all want 3-5 years experiance. . .

i'm willing to go anywhere and no one's willing to take me i just have to be patient. . .grrr. . .

[Rudey]

Go into banking.

-Rudey