From the course: Get a Job in Marketing
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Volunteer or freelance on a project
From the course: Get a Job in Marketing
Volunteer or freelance on a project
- [Instructor] Experience is often the best teacher when it comes to gaining expertise and credentials as a marketer, not to mention getting relative experience before having a full-time marketing role shows employers you've got the work ethic, willpower, and passion to succeed. One option for earning the right experience is volunteering on the marketing efforts of local nonprofits or freelancing by taking on small marketing projects as a side gig. Whether you're helping a nonprofit create a social media plan as a volunteer or you're paid to set up an AdWords campaign by a local business, both help you get real-world experience. Especially at the start of your career, volunteer on marketing projects for nonprofits as a way to help a short-staffed organization with a limited budget while adding to your resume at the same time. Volunteering is different than an internship as it's likely a less formal engagement, doesn't usually earn you school credit, and you're typically doing more…
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