Im a recent college grad with a marketing degree, and I was wondering how the job market was in this field?
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if you want to be in marketing, you need to learn to be more aggressive. start making calls and knocking on doors. for a job in marketing, show them you can market. don't rely on us bozo's to help you out.
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here i will give u 1 tip in marketing. Never link up any thing like Ur background and Ur current field.never link up any facts in ur marketing also,take everything independently and handle them practically.maintain a very good public relations.\n\nBest of Luck!!
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Yes, and I'm currently working toward a Ph.D. in social psychology.  Unless I feel like selling out after getting my master's and making more money in the private sector :)
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I have a pet product import and manufacturing company. I love my job. I am 31 and started the company 10 years ago during college at UC Berkeley. I make between $300,000 and $400,000 a year depending on how sales go each year. I am investing the extra money in real estate development and that is starting to take off. If you are thinking about a new career, I highly recommend the career that no one ever thinks to recommend...consumer products' design and manufacturing. When I was thirteen I wanted to be a fireman or a pirate. When I was 19 I wanted to be a plastic surgeon or an orthodontist. Now I am glad that I am in manufacturing because I get paid the same even when I don't show up.  One piece of advice, get paid for what you know, not what you do. My dad and sister are doctors and they only get paid when they are working...they are ALWAYS working.
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I would suggest that you do a little soul searching and decide what type of career you would like to pursue then match your college major to your goals. That said, a bachelors in marketing would be much more beneficial to your career than an associates degree in business.
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Try CRMguru.com or Marketing Profs (find it in google)
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It is indeed difficult to get a job right out of a PhD program, but if you are any good, your dissertation advisor (and committee) will help you through the process.\n\nThe job market is not good because there is a glut of PhDs, and not enough openings.  However, that being said, there are some fields in history that are more open than others.  In the US, American history / American studies is usually open to some extent.   Also, it is predicted that the market will open up soon because so many Baby Boomers will be retiring, and students are attending college in higher and higher numbers.  \n\nYou also asked what PhDs do when they don't get a job right away.  Well, they mostly adjunct (which is difficult, and underpaid), but sometimes they just take any job available until they find a suitable position.    Many folks manage to find a community college job, or a one-year position, and they keep taking these until they secure a solid tenure-track position.\n\nBottom line:  if you are considering doctoral-level study, you must realize that you'll never be rich, you'll never get to choose where you live, and you may have a year or two after you receive your degree when you are having a hard time making a living.  So unless you are completely passionate about your studies, and cannot imagine doing anything else with your life, you might want to reconsider your goals.
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I own a couple small businesses.  Alot of it is hiring good managers and understanding the market for your business.  Um, other then that, its all about marketing and hard work.  Keep marketing and dont stop.  Its hard when business is down, but find other cheap alternatives to help with slowing business since the economy is not always strong.  In order for me to keep my business going, I work hard for a lead.  Once the lead isthere, I have a 40+% of getting the job.  Even with a product that doesnt work, you can still do okay with marketing.  Every successful business advertises.  Thats key to every business. Just how to advertise it is dependent upon regular business practices for your line of work.  Good luck.
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N: Hi Julie, what a surprise, its a long time!\nJ: Hey Nathalie, how are you?\nN: I’m fine and you?\nJ: Yes fine thank you!\nN: Did you finish your course on Marketing... what do you do now?\nJ: Yes I did & Now I’m a market analyst and I work for a famous computer company\nN: Market analyst?\nJ: Yes, a market analyst collects and analyzes data to evaluate existing and potential product and service markets. It is their responsibility to identify and monitor competitors and research market conditions or changes in the industry that may affect sales.\nN: That’s seemed to be amazing!\nJ: yes, I love my job! And you what do you do now? Are you still doing medicine?\nN: No, I decided on a career change, I have studied public relations, now I have a job in a marketing consultancy.\nJ: It’s a big change! What is it precisely?\nN: It’s a business which specializes in giving advices and support to companies about marketing and markets.\nJ: That’s great, what do you have like activities for the moment?\nN: We work for a big project for a cosmetic company who would like to introduce a new product.\nJ: Could you tell me about it or it's a secret?\nN: No I can’t but I can explain to you the most important point we have to studies!\nJ:  That sounds interesting tell me more\nN: Ok,  first thing to study is the product\nJ: Goods and services\nN: Yes, thats it, the second most important area is distribution\nJ: Distribution?\nN: Yes, the activity of moving goods from the producer to the consumer, after we have Process.\nJ: What does it mean?\nN: It’s the interaction between people and systems at all stage\nJ: Ok, I see and what else?\nN: Physical evidence, promotion and people.\nJ: Promotion and people I see but what does physical evidence mean?\nN: This means any visual presence or signs suggesting the company.\nJ: Ok I see\nN: Well thats enough about my job, what about yours, Do you like your job?\nJ: Yes, it’s a very interesting job, at the moment I study the evolution of the portable computer on the market because my company want to introduce a new range of portable computer.\nNSounds good, Could you tell me about this new range?\nJ: No sorry, not at the moment its a bit hush hush\nN: Oh…ok…I understand\nJ: Hey its dinner time, how about getting something to eat\nN: Good idea, let’s go
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Counseling is clearly one option.  Also, there are places where your background would be great for Human Resources Department.  You might also see how you fit with marketing and so on.  A lot of it will have to do with your interests other than your degree, where your degree is just a bonus, since your degree (presumably a bachelor's) is one that is normally a preliminary to a higher degree in professions like researcher and such.  You would probably do well as a research assistant in social research, including marketing.\n\nIf I were you, I'd not write off the idea of taking a higher degree, and you could make money as a teaching assistant or junior counselor in the undergraduate program while you pursue that higher degree.  I guess we are back to what really interests you.  \n\nThe two great divisions in social sciences generally are clinical and research.  If clinical, what sort of clients would you like to serve: children, elderly, single parents, the poor, handicapped, etc.?  If research, what sort of topics?
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hmm. because the market stinks right now so I'm seeking "opportunities outside my field"... In all seriousness, perhaps let them know that you feel that you are a good communicator and give an example to tie in as to why this is true.
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That is a great combination!  Congrats!  I am getting my business degree, and am thinking about Entrepreneurship and a minor in marketing.\n\nI bet you could get a job in the hotel industry in Human Relations.  Working with statistics...in the insurance industry.  \n\nAs you know, there is a lot of attention being given to getting the right people into companies, so a major in business administration is a huge plus!\n\nI just went to Microsoft web page and they have openings for human resources staff.  I am sure other companies would find the combination you have very attractive.\n\nI will be taking a 300 level economics course in the fall...was it hard?  I have heard it is a lot of math with linear regressions.\n\nI have not taken statistics or calculus for a few years...what should I brush up on?\n\nDave
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I can answer this question with some accuracy from personal experience. In 2000, the job market was still pretty good with the dot.com boom. The job market was slowing down in the beginning of 2001..when the recession officially started. 9/11 compounded the recession and it was very difficult to find a job then.  I graduated soon after 9/11 and believe me, it was extremely tough.  I think it slowly improved until 2003.  About late 2003..it picked up and economy started to expand until now.  Right now its slowing down a bit, but it is a decent job market.
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Interesting question, because I was at this point before.  Marketing is a great choice, if you want a variety of products or services to market, i.e. if you like change and variety.   \nPlease NOTE you do NOT have to be involved in business per-se to become involved in marketing.  There are many jobs that require long hours with little pay, not just marketing.  \nI followed my heart, and  did what I was good at, and enjoyed.  The money came pouring in.  It appears you are at a "fork in the road".  I believe that the Universe tosses these at us, in order to help us grow.   Sometimes the growth is exciting & happy, and at other times, takes much work.  If you enjoy what you do, and keep focused on what YOU really want, things will manifest to help you.  \nIf you want a spiritual approach, i.e. finding a better place to live, in order to enhance the talents you now have, or attract helpful people, etc, you may want to check out http://www.AstroWishes.com \n\nYou can also try www.Astro.com \nFollow your heart & enjoy the journey
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you can do marketing which i have a bachelor in. contact me
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Marketing is everything involved in connecting buyers to sellers. Typically, this means product, place, price and promotion -- the 4 Ps of marketing. Product involves all decisions related to the product/service you're selling. Place is a word that really means distribution -- all the ways you get the product to buyers. For example, your might distribute directly, through retailers, through resellers, by mail, by phone, etc. Price has to do with the decisions you make about the fee for your product. And promotion involves how you get the word out -- advertising, events (tradeshows, seminars), direct mail, telemarketing, sales promotion, knocking on doors, etc.\n\nAre you interested in a marketing career? You'll need solid skills in writing, reading and math. You can take a certificate, diploma or degree at university to prepare for entry-level jobs. Although  business education is the most common path, there is no set course for becoming a marketer. So you could take English, communications or some other education and still go into the field, assuming you have some volunteer experience.\n\nMarketers who can speak well, crunch numbers, plan, deal well with people, and shoulder responsibility will always be in demand. It's hard to predict what jobs will be in demand 15 years from now. In fact, 15 years ago, there were no marketers who did web research, built webpages, sent email campaigns -- that's because the technology didn't exist.
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hmmm school was almost 11 years ago... graduated college with my Bachelors in Arts... Worked for 7 years as... Marketing Director, Ceo, Development Director and consultant respectively. Made between 50-120k throughout the years. Sold my house, took out two loans and scraped up all my saving to start my company 3 years ago. Right now, the company is still at a loss, this should change in spring. Hope that helps!