You start scrolling through LinkedIn, Glassdoor and Indeed. That's when it hits you: does this path actually lead where you want to go? Are you even on the right path at all? Suddenly, you're asking questions you thought you'd already answered.
"I love that marketing doesn't force me to pick a lane. I get to be the analytical one who figures out the strategy, but I also get to be the creative one who brings it to life. It's that constant back-and-forth between the two that makes the work actually feel like me." – Sakina, CMA Intern
One piece of advice that stuck with me was to stop waiting until I felt 'fully ready' before taking opportunities. A lot of growth comes from putting yourself in environments that challenge you, even if you're still learning. I've learned that experience builds confidence.
WHY RBC HAS PARTNERED WITH THE CMA
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RBC is dedicated to helping the youth of today for the jobs of tomorrow, and with CMA NXT, they are giving back to the community and to the NXT generation of marketers and young professionals. As our founding lead sponsor, they have helped us make this platform accessible to all youth in Canada! We are so thrilled to have their support!