Exploring Careers

Careers in Marketing

Marketing is an incredibly diverse field, with many different types of careers you can pursue—there’s truly something for everyone, from creative strategists to data nerds and more. We’ll help you understand your options, navigate the job search, and succeed in the long run. Plus, we’ll share insights from folks already working in marketing: how they got where they are, what their jobs and companies are like, and what advice they’d give.

Get advice from sales and marketing professionals working at McDonald’s, Spectrum, Enterprise Holdings, and Subaru in this video from the third event in our Career Conversations series, How to Find (and Land) a Job in Sales & Marketing.

Exploring Careers in Marketing

byEmily Gaudette

Which Marketing Career Is Right for You? 9 Common Jobs From Social Media to SEO

byShelby Simon

What Does a Marketing Manager Do? Key Job Duties, Salary, Skills Needed, and More

byDeanna deBara

8 High-Paying Marketing Jobs to Add to Your Wish List

Getting Started (and Getting Hired) in Marketing

byKevin Payne

10 Tips to Help You Land Your First Marketing Job

byAlyse Maguire

20 Online Digital Marketing Courses for Beginners That Won’t Break the Bank

byMeredith Goldberg

5 Tips for Making a Career Change From Sales to Marketing

Succeeding in Marketing

byMary Kearl

28 Digital Marketing Terms You Need to Know (Whether You’re a Marketer or Work With One)

byJeremy Boudinet

9 Digital Marketing Skills the Best Companies Look for (and How to Get Them)

byMary Kearl

8 Tips for Adapting to Constant Change When You Work in Marketing

Advice From the Field

byThe Muse Editors

How to Build an International Marketing Career in Tech (From a Woman Who's Done It)

byThe Muse Editors

Here’s What It’s Really Like to Work in Marketing at Squarespace

byThe Muse Editors

Love to Tell Stories? This Tech Leader Does—and Found Her Dream Career in Product Marketing

More Advice for New Grads

byKatherine J. Igoe

Didn’t Get an Internship? Here Are 10 Things You Can Do to Boost Your Career Anyway

byRegina Borsellino

10 Tips for Writing an Entry-Level Resume That’ll Get Your Career Started Right (Plus an Example)

byMeredith Pepin

Dear Recent College Grads, Here's How to Write a Great Cover Letter

Recently Published

byAmanda Cardoso

17 Side Hustle Ideas For Extra Cash—You Can Start Today

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19 Awesome Companies Hiring All Summer Long

byThe Muse Editors

How This Leader Is Making Her Mark in the Fast-Growing Ad Tech Industry

byRebeca Piccardo

Looking for a Job in Marketing? These Top Companies Are Hiring

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Print Is Not Dead—and This Sales Director at Gannett Is Proving It

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Meet a Marketing Expert Who Teaches Pro Basketball Fans About Crypto

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Finding a Community of Fellow Latinos Helped This Meta Employee Succeed

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A Flexible Mindset Set This Real-Estate Expert Up for Success (and a Promotion)

byStav Ziv

25 Jobs That Are Seriously in Demand (and Growing) Heading Into 2023

byRegina Borsellino

Here Are Best Careers if You Want a Hybrid or Remote Job in 2023

byStav Ziv

100 Best Jobs for 2023, According to U.S. News & World Report Rankings

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Being a Black Woman in Tech Can Feel Isolating. This Marketer Is Changing That.

byThe Muse Editors

This Career Changer Taught Himself to Code. Now, He’s Helping Solve Supply Chain Problems.

byThe Muse Editors

This Executive Assistant Wanted a New Career in Marketing—Here’s How She Made It Happen

byChloe Brooks

My Ex-Employer Failed Me When I Burnt Out. Here’s What I Actually Needed.

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How a Chance Elevator Encounter Launched This VP’s Career in Marketing

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How This Marketing Expert Went From Intern to Manager in Two Years

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How a Music Major Built a Meaningful Career as a Biotech Marketer

byNandini Balial

14 Jobs for Teachers Who Are Over It

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Looking for Job Flexibility? At MediaCom, You Can Make Work “Work” for You

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How These Movie Lovers Turned a Job at Cinemark Into Successful Careers