{"id":6732,"date":"2016-07-11T15:43:52","date_gmt":"2016-07-11T15:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hnews.hult.edu\/?p=6732"},"modified":"2026-05-06T14:40:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:40:48","slug":"5-tips-on-how-to-get-a-head-start-in-todays-marketing-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hult.edu\/blog\/5-tips-on-how-to-get-a-head-start-in-todays-marketing-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tips On How To Get A Head Start In Today\u2019s Marketing Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

Written by Global Ambassador, Aletta Brandle, Master of International Marketing student, San Francisco campus, class of 2016.<\/em><\/p>\n

You have\u00a0decided that you want to study International Marketing<\/a> at Hult International Business School, but you have the whole summer until you actually begin your degree. What should you do? Get a head start! Prepare yourself for the job marketing, read up on industry related news, and make your professional profile really stand out as soon as you begin you program.<\/p>\n

Hult provides you with the knowledge that you need in order to excel in the marketing industry but we have five tips for you to follow to help you make your mark even before you begin your program.<\/p>\n

LinkedIn\u00a0<\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

LinkedIn, LinkedIn, LinkedIn. I cannot stress the importance of LinkedIn when it comes to not only your professional path in your chosen industry but also when marketing yourself to industry professionals.<\/p>\n

The first step, of course, is making your profile. Here you outline your education, professional experience and your skill set. LinkedIn is the perfect opportunity to showcase to the marketing world, what you\u2019ve done, who you are, and where you want to be. As well, you have the option to write a short bio about yourself, which is a way in which you can give everyone a glimpse of your personality.<\/p>\n

In terms of networking, LinkedIn is also a powerful tool in getting to know industry experts. It allows you do break down searches, so you can find exactly what positions are out there, at what companies, and who can help you get there. Don\u2019t be afraid to message people and ask them for advice.<\/p>\n

Industry-Related Certifications\u00a0<\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

There are so many different certifications that you use to demonstrate your marketing-related knowhow. Some certifications that I have found to be important throughout my time at Hult are the following:<\/p>\n