From the Classroom to Connections: My Journey into Marketing & Networking
“It’s not just about who you know, it’s about who remembers you.” This semester has been an exciting journey full of career insights, speaker sessions and above all honest discussion about what it means to break into the marketing industry. As someone who’s always been a little nervous about networking and unsure about how to stand out in a competitive market, these past few months have reshaped things for me. I’ve learned that marketing isn’t just about knowing your audience it’s also about knowing yourself and being willing to show up, even when you’re not 100% sure what you’re doing yet. Learning From the Pros: Marketing Seminar Insights Let me start with the moment that really shifted my perspective: Stephanie Joseph-Flatts' talk on loyalty marketing and career growth. She didn’t sugar coat anything she spoke honestly about how tough it is to break into the marketing world, but also how important it is to be scrappy and create your own experience. Her advice stuck with me: “You...