Career Path Of A Marketing Intern In Marketing And Tech
Precious's career path began with a post-graduation role in the construction industry, progressing from "graduate intern" to "brand communications specialist" through a rotational program and subsequent promotions. After a career pivot in 2022, a move to Jabu Technologies saw them continue their marketing journey as a "marketing coordinator for their country operations," showcasing a consistent growth trajectory in marketing and communications.
Career Development, Marketing, Communications, Career Pivoting, Job Search
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Precious Gozwa
Global Marketing and Communications Intern
Sonoco Products Company
Copperbelt University
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey - MBA with a major in Marketing
Business & Related, Business Management & Admin
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Communication and Marketing
International Student
Video Highlights
1. Precious's career path showcases the possibility of starting with a general business background and transitioning into marketing roles.
2. Her experience highlights the value of internships and rotational programs in gaining diverse skills and experience within an organization.
3. Precious's career progression demonstrates how promotions and job changes can lead to increased responsibility and expertise in marketing and communications, even across different industries like construction and technology.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college and any internships or jobs you had before your current role?
Sure thing. I remember graduating in 2017 with a Bachelor's in Business Administration. It took me nine months to get my first role, and when I finally did, I was working in the construction industry with a company called Lafa, where I was a graduate intern.
Down the line, I got the role and opportunity to move to a graduate trainee, which was a rotational program within the organization. So I got to learn a lot more about sales, logistics, and customer service.
Two years later, I was promoted to marketing coordinator for the entire country that was running. Then, just before I left the company, I was also promoted to brand communications specialist. My journey has been along the lines of marketing, starting from intern to trainee, to marketing coordinator, to brand communications specialist.
In 2022, I made a career pivot, moved into tech, and was working with Jabu Technologies. There, I was their marketing coordinator for their country operations, helping them with product launches and managing the marketing for the company. That has been my career journey so far.