{"id":28985,"date":"2022-08-31T05:32:05","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T12:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/?p=28985"},"modified":"2023-07-05T21:56:18","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T04:56:18","slug":"marketing-no-degree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/business-and-marketing\/marketing-no-degree\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get Into Marketing Without a Degree [Career Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Marketing is a great career choice for creative people who want to have the stability that\u2019s offered by a more traditional career path. But if you don’t have a marketing degree, can you still make it in the industry? Truth is, most hiring managers are looking for a strong portfolio, previous work experience, and a desire to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if you’re interested in getting into marketing without a degree, read on to find out how to get your foot in the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can You Become a Marketer Without a Degree?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Many experts in the field didn’t have marketing degrees when they got their first job, and many are self-taught.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do You Become a Marketer Without a Degree?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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    Learn the Fundamentals<\/p>\n

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    Choose Your Specialization<\/p>\n

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    Develop Relevant Marketing Skills<\/p>\n

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    Learn Essential Tools and Software Based on Your Specialization<\/p>\n

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    Consider a Bootcamp or Certificate<\/p>\n

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    Develop Strong Samples, Work on Volunteer Projects, and Build a Solid Portfolio<\/p>\n

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    Find a Mentor<\/p>\n

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    Pursue an Internship<\/p>\n

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    Always Network<\/p>\n

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    Create a Polished Resume and Prepare for Interviews<\/p>\n

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    There are several ways that you can become a marketer without a degree, including self-taught paths, bootcamps, and certificates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    But whichever path you choose, make sure that you do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Learn the Fundamentals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    To get into the marketing world, you should start by learning about the principles that underlie it all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Understand the Goal of Digital Marketing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    The goal of digital marketing<\/a> is to attract customers by providing them with valuable information about your product and then ultimately persuade them to make a purchase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Know the Value of Good Content<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    All content\u2014whether it’s created for a blog post, video, or landing page\u2014should do these three things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n