Tristan and Blair discuss how starting in consumer packaged goods (CPG) marketing is like a “golden ticket”, we nerd out over the cover letter; and, why you should consider working in a not-for-profit or charity.
Layo and Blair discuss how focusing on a niche sector helps in the job search, the difference between working agency vs. client-side in marketing communications; and, why sometimes “you need to slow down to speed up”.
Rihanna and Blair discuss how being an SEO is the most mysterious job in marketing, the practice of turning an unsuccessful job interview into a moment of reflection; and the importance of using simple words in marketing.
Masoud and Blair discuss what it’s like to work as a marketing team of 1 in a charity organization, how not knowing what he wanted to do was important for Masoud’s job search; and, why a mindset of “Enjoying what you’re doing, rather than doing what you enjoy” can be important for your career.