Jobs in Marketing

Anyone else get auto-rejected after applying, only for the same company's recruiter to reach out on LinkedIn for that exact role? It makes me wonder if my resume is not the issue, but just the ATS… more

I’ve carved out a niche as a data-driven marketer, but I’m ready to focus on strategy rather than just analytics. How do you position yourself or convince hiring managers to let you move into broader … more

Ibeen playing around to build up hands on AI experience. I’ve played with OpenAI, Claude, Gemini and automation tools like zapier and tools like one that transcribes YouTube vids to pull the transcrip… more

I’ve been applying for mid-level marketing roles, and half of them list responsibilities that sound senior-level for entry pay.

Are companies just recycling job descriptions, or has the bar actually go… more

I feel like all the cool, creative opportunities go to people at big consumer brands. Has anyone landed a marketing job in a surprising industry that ended up being a great fit? Would love to know whe… more

What's a telltale sign when you've hit the growth ceiling in a company? I spoke to the director about a promotion to a senior role, and he said he would talk about it to me when the time comes… more

How do you handle the Sunday Scaries?

For me, it’s by having a self care day — reading, baking, having a nice little bath.

In the thick of 2026 planning. What do you think are the most important metrics to be tracking next year and why?

Do you have Veteran’s Day off? We unfortunately don’t, which I thought was norm, but feel like I know so many people who do this year.

Do you think the gap between digital strategy and account planning is smaller than people make it seem? I’m realizing a lot of what I do overlaps, but I’m not sure how to frame it when applying to pla… more

What AI skills are you trying to gather up as you try to stay afloat in marketing? It's such a discouraging feeling to hear that every time there's a massive layoff, the marketing team is sure… more

Marketing managers on the bowl, when did you feel ready to take up your role? For the last few months, my eye has been on the prize of getting the promotion to MM. Not that it has been offered to me, … more

I've been jobless for 4 months and although it's hard, I've been realizing just how undervalued I've been and how much I've actually accomplished. In the few interviews that I'… more

I’ve really only used AI in the job hunt to help come up with potential interview questions, but thinking I need to get more embedded.

How are you using AI to streamline job searching?

Do you think cover letters actually matter nowadays? I feel like I’ve seen more jobs make them optional, but I can’t tell if it’s worth it or just more fluff.

How’s job market for mid start up company in Chicago right now? People happy working at mid start up companies? Thinking to make a switch from corporate to escape bureaucracy and toxic big brother and… more

I'm currently pursuing new roles. I have a traditionally format and "creative" format resume (made in Canva). I'm a month into submitting, and I haven't landed a single interview… more

Be honest: when you’re hiring for marketing roles, how much of someone’s portfolio do you actually look at?

I’ve been deep in the weeds building case studies and debating website formats, but I’m start… more

I work remote and have been feeling soooo unmotivated lately.

Does anyone have tricks on how to get back on track?

Our entire marketing team, except for a few members, was let go, and the way that we were spoken to makes me feel like all our previous experience, education, and skills aren't valuable for the fu… more

With review season coming up, I’ve been pursuing a promotion. Any tips on how to best market myself in my review?

I swear half my job is pushing information around. Sharing feedback from one person to another or sharing updates from clients to the team.

What’s your biggest time waster at work?

I attended the Digital Marketing Manager interview 30 minutes early, as called by HQ. At the reception, I was transferred elsewhere and waited over 3 hours.

Later, staff said interviews had ended, while reception … more

I’m sure like many of us in here, I’ve been feeling a little extra anxious at work. Between mass layoffs and just the general state of the world, it feels a little extra scary.

How do you manage your a… more

I got laid off. And I'm still in disbelief. I guess my takeaway is to always plan for the future and be cognizant of how organizational changes can affect your role. I have to admit I noticed earl… more

How do you feel about marketing always being near the top for layoffs? After the massive layoffs at Amazon, I've been feeling really nervous tbh. It's starting to seem like marketing is always… more

Taking inspo from another post… for this Halloween, anyone have any work horror stories?

I’ll start. Very early in my career, I was supporting a massive conference held by one of our clients. At 5:30a… more

I'm so fed up with Paid Search Strategists roles being offered for $10K+ more than a paid social strategist of similar experience. Not to discredit paid search, but I manage both and can argue tha… more

Once during an interview, I bumped a shelf behind me causing a couple of books to fall on my head while I was talking. Anyone else have an interview horror story for Halloween?

Why is it too much hard to find a job thesedays , despite having knowledge and skills with strong academics...

Any thoughts on the job market for DTC type roles? Is it pretty stagnant right now? When does it pick up or when is the best time to look for a new role? I've been trying since September with a fe… more