Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Professors At University Of San Diego
Professor Tito highlighted that most entry-level marketing roles necessitate at least a master's degree, advising students to "accumulate credentials, degrees, or more skills and experience." The professor emphasized developing strong presentation skills—a highly sought-after yet often-feared skill—as a crucial first step, allowing individuals to gain practical experience through teaching or other roles before pursuing advanced degrees.
Presentation Skills, Higher Education, Teaching, Communication, Public Speaking
Advizer Information
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Job Title
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Undergrad
Grad Programs
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Tito Zamalloa
Professor
University of San Diego
Cal Poly Pomona
UCLA MBA
Marketing
Education
Education
HSI Grad, Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Many entry-level marketing positions need at least a master's degree.
2. Consider building presentation skills, a highly sought-after skill that is also often feared.
3. Gain practical teaching experience through avenues like teaching extension classes or online courses to supplement academic credentials and enhance your resume for teaching positions
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
That's a bit of a challenge because I think most entry-level marketing roles will require at least a master's degree. So, I tell people to be mindful of that approach, as it may take more credentials, skills, and experience.
It may be a longer-term plan as you accumulate credentials, degrees, or more skills and experience at the college or junior college level. A bachelor's will do mostly, but at the university level, it requires a master's and PhD and beyond.
People can get an early footing in teaching by considering teaching support or by being a practitioner in their field. You could also teach some extension classes or non-degreed work online, hybrid, or live.
This will prepare you and get you comfortable presenting your approach to an audience, whether virtually or live. It helps you upskill your game. Then, when you get additional credentials, you can move on.
You'll have both the experience and the degrees to back it up. The number one skill most business people are in need of is presentation skills. Ironically, that's the skill most people are fearful of.
It's both a sought-after skill by companies and organizations, and one of the things most people fear. People fear zombies or clowns more than presenting in public, so it's ironic. Get your presentation skills up and improve your game.