Since speaking to people you don't know can be stressful, practice your pitch repeatedly until it comes out naturally to alleviate anxiety. Don't forget to mention your goals. Whether you’re job hunting, looking to be assigned to a new project or simply seeking to expand your network, clearly state what you’re looking for.
You just crushed the last answer in the interview. You could tell from the expression on their faces that not only did they like your answer – they loved it. You wonder if that was enough to make you stand out amongst the other applicants.
There will be times when your creative process is out of whack. The tips above might be exactly what you need to approach the problem from a different perspective and bring your creativity back.
Knowing the talents of your potential teammates will also help you determine who to go to for help in certain situations and who you might need to support.
In a perfectionist’s eyes, their work is never good enough, so they refine, edit and redo sections repeatedly to meet their incredibly high standards. A perfectionist may have a singular creative vision, but they get stuck focusing on perfecting minor details, and in the end, their vision is in limbo.
Whether you've learned how to approach complex tasks and sensitive situations or navigate the many successes flanked by occasional failures, there have certainly been lessons to learn from.
Early on, I realized I had to be good so no one could ignore me. When I speak and present, the audience knows I'm an expert. That's why I continuously upskill myself and am both a generalist and a specialist (or, instead, a specialist in many domains). My advice is to be too good to ignore.
It won’t be easy to conquer test anxiety, but to realize your dreams, you’re going to have to find a way to handle or overcome it. There are five more techniques you can use mentioned in the article above to help you maintain your composure so you stop feeling trapped and can focus on showcasing what you’ve learned.
Occasionally, you might question your career trajectory and wonder if you’ve chosen the right field. How come everyone else seems to adapt and unearth deeper insights? If you’re falling behind, maybe it’s time to start absorbing knowledge and learning from those around you.
You’re confident in your skills and yourself, but when it comes to networking, you don’t know where to start. While you may feel uneasy, you’re likely not the only one. That’s why we’ve pulled some tips from the CMA’s marketing team to help students and young professionals prepare for an event focused on building strong connections through networking.
You don’t have to be new to embrace change, learn, be challenged, immerse yourself, and build relationships! Your marketing career will be all the more rewarding when you lead with an open mind.
Every platform has a learning curve, so don’t fret if your content isn’t incredible off the jump. Share other users’ content that resonates with your message.
Are you trying to build brand awareness? Are you trying to increase clicks to your website? Or are you trying to generate leads or sales? Once you've defined your objectives, you’re then able to determine the appropriate metrics to track.
Communication, organization and project management, problem-solving, data analysis, and leadership are all transferable skills that can significantly enhance your resume when applying for a role in digital marketing.
Overall, ensuring to track user behaviour is an important metric to track for SEO. It allows you to identify potential opportunities to boost engagement, personalize the experience, and better serve valuable content to website visitors.
Mailchimp is Jelly Academy’s favourite email management platform. Not only is it free to start - allowing you to send 12,000 emails for up to 2,000 subscribers a year - but Mailchimp also offers you email support for the first 30 days after opening your account, and a large number of helpful resources to get you started with ease.
My career path was somewhat linear once I set my mind on what I wanted to do. From my first tech job working in auto lead generation, I knew that I wanted to pursue digital marketing.
Applying for jobs can be stressful, and so can figuring out what to include in your resumé - especially as it relates to jobs in digital marketing. We’ve put together some tips to help you hit all the right notes!
Digital marketing is becoming a desired career for many, and an industry that has seen rapid growth the past few years. While there were 381,000 marketing job postings in 2021 on LinkedIn, our recent Canada-wide survey, conducted with Innovate BC, demonstrates that there are skill gaps when applying for those roles.
If you recognize that every experience is valuable, you can take what you’ve learned and build on it. Embrace the fact that your career path probably won’t be linear. You’ll learn a lot from jobs that broaden your professional horizons and provide insights into different businesses, industries, roles, and leadership styles.
We checked in with some of our digital marketing expertshere at Jelly Academy and asked them their favourite websites that you need to check out this year.
While I haven’t been in marketing long enough to know the full extent, there’s no doubt things are changing. Corporate responsibility is more significant than ever. As part of HubSpot’s 2022 State of Consumer Trends Report, they uncovered insights confirming that consumers expect companies to look after their employees, the planet, and give back to their communities.
I wish I had taken advantage of the power of mentorship earlier. A great mentor will have a massive impact on your career trajectory. They can hold you accountable, push you out of your comfort zone, help you achieve your goals faster, and expose you to unique opportunities you would’ve missed.
You could be the only one in your class to secure a job in your field and still feel like you didn’t earn it or don’t belong. You might even think it’s only a matter of time before everyone realizes they made a mistake when they hired you.
As the semester winds down, you realize your professional image still needs work. If you’re wondering what to do next, maybe it’s time to start working on your brand.
One of the benefits of informational interviews is that they will help you get comfortable speaking to people who work in the industry you are aspiring to enter. Another benefit is that you'll better understand the role and responsibilities that come with it.
Good creative ideas are hard to come by, and people always say creativity is subjective. Sometimes, regardless of how strong you believe they are, the ideas you come up with don't resonate with your audience.
Tracy Reese CM, a Marketing Instructor at New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), discusses her passion, critical thinking, flexibility, curiosity, sharing experiences and advice for young marketers.
As the saying goes, “You only get one chance to make a first impression,” so relax, take a deep breath, and make sure it sticks. Sometimes it’s not only what you know but whom you know that matters.
Testing is the key when it comes to marketing. Take calculated risks with the marketing strategies you feel are suitable for the business until you determine what is profitable.
