Hitting the ground running!
Starting a new job can be daunting for anyone but especially for a recent graduate finally entering the ‘real’ world of work!
I have been working for Phase 37 Marcomms for 3 months now and it has been somewhat of a whirlwind! I was warned before I started that I should expect to hit the ground running and that I have!
From day one I had a lot of responsibility and now play a key role in the development of our social media. The best part of the job is the chance to get involved in all aspects of a marketing agency. One day I will be writing a blog or updating twitter, the next I can be involved in an important pitch or putting my ideas forward for creative work.
I feel that in 3 months I have learnt so much and it is all very exciting!!!
Some tips that I have picked up for any other newcomer to a marketing agency:
1) Build internal relationships first – being new you are likely to need help with things and if you have taken the time to be friendly to people they are more likely to oblige to help.
2) Ask questions – I ask at least 5 questions a day (not pointless ones, just for clarification). Ask but listen to the answer and try not find yourself repeatedly asking the same questions.
3) Ask what abbreviations stand for. In marketing a lot of things are abbreviated e.g. ROI, SEO, CRM to name just a few simple ones. Check what they stand for otherwise you will always find you don’t understand all conversations.
4) Get really good at something, be it twitter, databases or phone calls. If you can find one area and get really good at that you will find people come to you and that gives you credibility and confidence. Being good at everything can follow!
5) Join in with the socials. You will spend most of your time at work, so it’s good to take some down time with colleagues so you can let your hair down.
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