Careers in Marketing
What do marketers do?
Careers in Marketing allow you to be in the driver’s seat of an organization, steering the success of their products or services. Marketing is a core function of most organizations because it drives profits.
Since all businesses need strategies and processes for marketing their products or services to customers, this path gives you opportunities to work in a range of:
- Industries
- Roles
- Settings
Skill set required
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Working in Marketing
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What can I read to learn more?
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What can I join?
To make connections, build your network, and learn more about this profession, consider joining an association. Options include:
- BC Chapter of American Marketing Association (BCAMA)
- Canadian Marketing Association (CMA)
- Marketing Research and Intelligence Association (MRIA)
- Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA)
- Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS)
- International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
How do I find jobs in Marketing?
- COOL job postings
- Indeed
- Job postings on company websites
- Career fairs and company info sessions
- Connections made through Co-op work terms
- UBC faculty leads
- Business Career Centre staff leads
- Self-networking
Marketing Co-op
Get paid marketing experience during your degree with the UBC Sauder Co-op Program! Complete three 4-month work terms to learn new skills, and expand your professional network.
Brand Management Mentorship Program
The Brand Management Mentorship Program (BMMP) is led and delivered by UBC Sauder alumni marketing professionals and facilitated by Professor Tim Silk.
The strength and success of BMMP stems from our team of alumni mentors who have successfully landed some of the most coveted brand management positions in top tier companies, such as Labatt, L'Oreal, Pepsi and Procter & Gamble among others.
BMMP mentors have an in-depth understanding of what it takes to be successful in the interview process as well as on-the-job. Having gone through the process themselves, they can provide insightful feedback on your resume, job-searching, and interview skills.
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