Steven Lorini, CM, Marketing Professor and Program Coordinator at Humber Polytechnic, dives into the reality of what helps you find success in the real world. It isn't just about what you learn within the confines of a classroom, but how you apply what you learn when you need it. Steven says, "Don't always jump to a solution, take the time to understand the problem." That's what's NXT.
"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.
While scouring social media sites, job postings and your favourite companies searching for opportunities to get your foot in the door, you kept seeing one constant – required experience. That's something you just don't have. You're trying but you can't seem to get your foot in the door. Either you get no response or the response is that they've decided not to move forward with your application. That sucks.
