Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Marketers
Laura, a Director of Corporate Marketing, advises undergraduates interested in marketing and management to be open to "any position," emphasizing that a first role is not career-defining and pivoting is acceptable. Entry-level options include marketing associate roles, and even sales development or business development positions which can help one "grow into a different role" later on.
Career Development, Entry-Level, Job Search, Marketing, Sales Development
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Laura Mighdoll
Director, Corporate Marketing
Snapdocs
University of Arizona, 2015
N/A
Business Management & Admin, Marketing
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Technology
Communication and Marketing
Scholarship Recipient, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Consider entry-level positions in marketing or sales to gain experience and grow within an organization.
2. Your first role doesn't define your career; you can pivot and change roles as needed.
3. Entry-level marketing associate, sales development, and business development roles offer valuable experience and opportunities for growth within a company.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
It's a great question. I would suggest to any undergraduate looking to go into marketing, management, or any type of role like that within an organization, to actually be open to any position.
Your first role out of college is not going to be your final one, and it is not going to define your career. You are in complete control over your career. So if you start a position and you enjoy it, then you can go forth.
If you are in a position and you learn that you want to do something else, you can often grow within an organization and get where you need to be. It's okay to pivot. Many people have many careers within their one.
It's never too late to adjust or switch to something that you like better. Specifically within marketing and management, you can always look for entry-level marketing associate roles, sales development, or business development.
Even though those are sometimes a little bit more sales-oriented, they can really help you get to know the organization. Then you can expand and grow into a different role from there based off of your experience.