What challenges were you having as a fresh marketing graduate seeking employment?

I was anxious and lost as to where my interests laid in the field of marketing. I was losing hope of finding the right job soon enough. 

Also, having no previous work experience, my idea of how the marketing industry worked (professional marketing work environment) was pretty vague and unclear.

I lacked connections in the industry and also lacked the knowledge of how to connect with the industry professionals. This kept me from knowing about the different opportunities and latest trends in the market.  

What was your experience of doing the Get Your Marketing Job program like?

I felt very comfortable from the very first week. The manner in which the program details were communicated to me made me be prepared well in advance for what was in for me in the following few weeks.

Nina created a very friendly and approachable rapport which made the eight weeks super fun and interesting rather than feeling it like a weekly task.

She even made sure that we interacted and learnt from other fellow members involved in the program which helped us to connect and relate to them. 

What impact has it had on your marketing career?

It has helped me heaps mostly in building my confidence and passion for marketing. Nina's guidance has encouraged me to realise my interests, skills and knowledge by going through a number of  self-assessment tests.

Over those first few weeks, I gained clarity on the areas of marketing I am most passionate about and how I could align my skills and experience to get my foot in the door. 

I learnt various tools and skills that are in utmost demand in the current industry and how I could fast track it and use it to my advantage in my applications and interviews.

Also, getting to know the real picture of how the companies recruit and process applications helped me to be a step ahead from the rest. 

What outcomes did you achieve?

Through the program, I had a very clear understanding about the marketing industry. My LinkedIn Profile, resume and cover letter were made up-to-date and tailored to look appealing to the recruiters which attracted a couple of interviews during the eighth week of the program.

At the end of the program, I had built more connections, created a professional portfolio and had the confidence that was needed to crack the interviews.

My passion in marketing that was reinforced during the program drove me to be persistent and be proactive to grab every little opportunity I got on the way to grow my career in marketing.

Shortly after I bagged my first job as a Marketing Specialist in one of the top RTOs in Australia just within one month of completion of the program.

None of this would have been possible without Nina's constant guidance and push at every stage of the program. 

Anything else you'd like to share about the impact that it has had on your life?

This Get Your Marketing Job program helped me realise that you need to be passionate about marketing to begin a career in this field. Having the educational qualifications and skills are not always enough. Having clear goals and vision of where you want to fit into the marketing industry and being proactive about moving towards those goals is crucial.

I started to learn more about the latest trends in marketing on a daily basis by listening to podcasts, reading books and blogs relating to marketing and attending events and networking nights on a regular basis to keep myself on top of the current marketing trends. I made it my lifestyle and I am loving every bit of it.

What would you say to someone who was a marketing graduate but couldn't get a good marketing job who was considering doing this program?

I would 100% recommend they to go through this course.

Specifically those who are recent graduates and have no experience at all in marketing, this program will give them  direction and clarity on which area of marketing they should be focusing on and what can they be doing right now to show as work experience on their resume.

Not only will they get their foot in the door but also learn to build connections along the way that will help them get the work they like and where.