Finding a Job: Ways to Success

Looking for a job: essay

Part 1: Career Development

In order to start a career in the marketing field, I am going to need to develop certain skills. Studies show that marketing graduates do not contain all the needed skills that employers are looking for. Kelley and Bridges (2005) state, “According to recent studies in academic journals business practitioners have expressed the view that marketing graduates lack certain professional and career skills” (pg. 212). Knowing which skills employers are looking for, will help me develop my own skill set.

Skills

In order to land a career in marketing I need improve on some skills that cannot be taught but practiced. For example, understanding how to work in a diverse workplace cannot be taught. Being able to adapt to a diverse workplace is admired by well-paying professional careers (Kelley & Bridges, 2005). Being able to communicate and work with diverse groups of people will enable me to stand out from the crowd. According to Williamson (2005), “A personal knowledge of existing European markets will be much in demand, as will language skills” (pg. 26). In addition to be diverse, it would be ideal to have an education of international markets and possibly learn an additional language. Being culturally diverse is extremely admired in the growing global workforce.

Applying Skills

In order to become culturally diverse, I would like to consider traveling to another country or joining educational societies. Being around people from different races and backgrounds will allow me to have a better understanding of society as a whole. Learning a new language such as Spanish would also help me be more diverse. I already have a basic understanding of Spanish however, if I could speak fluently it would be a great skill to market myself to future employers. In order to become familiar with European and global markets, I will have to do some research on my own. Learning about other cultures’ buying trends will enable me to be a more well-rounded employee.

Part 2: Job Search

After conducting a job search on careerbuilder.com, I found a job I would love to have someday. I would love to be hired as the Director of Marketing for the American Medical Association (AMSA). AMSA (2016) is “a student governed national organization committed to representing the concerns of physicians-in-training” (para. 2). I would love to work for a company that is working towards a cause.

Director of Marketing

The position for Director of Marketing at AMSA immediately stood out to me because it is an organization. They require the employee to have a bachelor’s degree, 5 years’ experience in marketing or business development, exceptional communication skills, thorough knowledge of marketing principles and an advanced degree is preferred.

The Hiring Process. In order to land a job like this, I will need to first gain experience in the field. Creating a portfolio along the way of my career journey will enable me to showcase my knowledge to future employers. Networking on sites like LinkedIn is a another great way to showcase my skill sets. To get an interview, I would first apply online through their website. Next, I would call to follow-up on the status of my application. In my past experiences, following up has done me justice and landed me a job. If I was asked for an interview, I would prepare by first researching the company. Having a good understanding of the company’s mission, values, and standards is a great way to show you are serious about the job. Overall, being consistent, standing out from the crowd, being prepared, and following up will help me land a dream job

Part 3: Strategy

Looking for a new job can be challenging. My strategy is to apply only for jobs I would love. Even if I think I might not qualify, I would still apply because it is better to try than not to try. Observing the job market trends is a great way to land a job. In addition, networking online is a great way to self-market my skills. To manage my time, tasks, and goals I plan to keep track of every job I apply for. I will create a checklist to make sure I am persistent and follow-up with employers. Once I earn a degree, my goal is to stand out from the crowd to land me the job of my dreams.

Conclusion

Overall, being aware of the job-market will allow me to know which skills I need to develop. Being able to identify what employers are looking for, will help me shape my skillset so I can land the job of my dreams. Overall, being persistent, consistent, and motivated will help me with the job hunt and successfully land a career.