5 Tips You Need To Know Before Choosing a Career in Marketing
Muhammad writes:
I see that you studied marketing at Montclair State University and you are now a marketing manager.
I’m thinking about going into this field. Is this a field where you only need a bachelor’s degree? If so, should someone apply to the business school?
If you can please give some advice, I would greatly appreciate it!
Muhammad,
I believe, regardless of the career or field you’ve chosen for yourself, the foundations of marketing and communication need to be known and practiced. Your career success will depend on your ability to position, present, sell, or persuade – especially when seeking a job.
I didn’t start college with marketing in mind
When I was in high school, I wanted to become a corporate bond trader so I applied to the School of Business as an Economics major with a concentration in business. However, after learning about the reality of the American debt-based economic system and the Islamic stance on interest based contracts and business dealings, I didn’t see a future for myself in it.
After my sophomore year in college, I left the business school and spent a couple years exploring careers by either taking classes or doing work on and off campus. I settled on the idea of pursuing a professional career in the area of media, marketing, and communications.



