Anuj Manchanda completed a Summer Internship in 2022 as a Marketing Coordinator at the Royal Bank of Canada and Head Ambassador at CMA NXT while studying at the University of Toronto.
Young marketers need to harness their communication, analysis, creativity, problem-solving, and writing skills when searching for exciting and fulfilling careers. Whatever you choose, be honest with yourself and humble about what you want.
Learn to say yes. I said yes to every networking event, a failed start-up opportunity, a climate hackathon, and an internship, revealing my apathy toward law. Saying yes led to my closest friendships, acquiring more business experience, and a sizeable professional network. Saying yes opens you up to possibilities you may have been afraid to explore which is valuable even if it is not directly related to marketing.
Keep projects and experiences that you enjoyed in mind as you move forward in your career. Since we don’t know what will happen tomorrow, by saying yes, you give yourself opportunities.
I am proud of the effort I put into every opportunity. The accomplishments I am most proud of include:
• Receiving the Lester B. Pearson Scholarship at the University of Toronto
• In the top 0.45% with a perfect score in the 2020 International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
• Achieving the Global Citizenship Diploma with distinction
• Founding the Alpha Sigma Phi Toronto Chapter and being named VP of Service & Philanthropy
• Humans of Bangkok - Sharing inspirational stories
• Rescued Glass Social Enterprise
• Helping build an artificial reef on Thailand’s islands
• Involved in Thailand’s Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) for three-years
• Raised awareness for initiatives like UN Global Goals World Cup and Pinktober
• Organizing concerts to raise awareness and funds for many causes including the conservation of the endangered Slow Loris in Northern Thailand.
My most fulfilling endeavours have come from applying business subdisciplines through the lens of social entrepreneurship and justice. For the last three years, I have led a social enterprise called Rescued Glass. Rescued Glass upcycles and recycles used glass into sustainable and innovative household items, like snack bowls, decanters, glasses, and candles. We partner with various bars, restaurants, and hotels to improve their material waste management and established programs in five schools to teach students the power of social entrepreneurship. We also work with Second Chance Bangkok to hire and empower underprivileged women in Thailand’s largest slum - Khlong Toey and produce our upcycled packaging using old clothing. Enactus UK and Ford have funded Rescued Glass resulting in being featured in various magazines, podcasts, and events. Leading marketing efforts for Rescued Glass, from digital marketing to SEO and event organization, provide a medium to tell our story and fulfill our vision.
The ideal marketing role would allow me to use my strengths and find fulfilment in challenges. I intend to expand my worldview and keep my eyes open for new possibilities. In my opinion, finding the ideal role is a work in progress. I embrace the journey and find joy in helping others achieve their goals. I have been a Gap Year Ambassador at the Canadian Gap Year Association, a Head Ambassador for CMA NXT, and participated in University of Toronto mentorship programs. Wherever I go, I cherish any opportunity to connect with communities. More importantly, I actively seek out the idiosyncrasies of everyone I meet. I honestly believe you can’t truly comprehend a community unless you understand what makes them unique.
The NXT Voice is your one-stop shop for tips, tricks and inside information about all things marketing, where Chartered Marketers share what they've learned with you. Today's topic is 'Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Marketing with Maheen Ahmed, CM, Specialist, Marketing and Communications at CBV Institute.
Confidence comes from being comfortable in your own skin and making the effort to improve and get better, at whatever it is you do. Remember, everyone makes mistakes. If there’s one thing to consider when it comes to confidence or a lack of it, maybe John W Hayes said it best, when he said, “What’s the worst that can happen?”
Picture this: It's early November, leaves crunch under your feet as you walk up the front steps to the annual CMA Award Show & Gala at the Westin Harbour Castle in downtown Toronto. When you look around, it's clear that everyone, like you, is dressed to impress. There are over 860 people here tonight, including Canadian marketers, advertisers, sponsors, and CMA staff.
