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Working in Business and Marketing

Business and marketing is a huge sector. Students with a wide range of different skill sets can find roles that are right for them, whether working for more data-driven departments like IT and finance, or more public-facing roles.

You don’t need a degree in Business or a business-related subject to work in the broader business, administration or marketing sectors. Many graduate schemes in business, management, marketing, HR, finance and accounting are open to all, and employers are more interested in the skills you’ve developed than the specific subject you studied. 

Find out more on the Overview of the business sector in the UK page on the Prospects, which provides an up-to-date overview of the current industry job market.

Places to start exploring your career options!

If you are looking for a career in the Business and Marketing industry but you’re not sure where to start, here are some useful links where you can explore different options:

Job boards 

Employers also use job boards to advertise roles, so they’re another way to find opportunities. They often have filters by location and job type to help your search. Here are some sector-specific job sites: 

Marketing

Management, HR and Consultancy

Other Business and Marketing Jobs Sites

Graduate schemes

Graduate schemes are a great way to get into the industry at entry-level. Often spanning two years, they provide structured training, and typically a full-time contract after completion. Here are some graduate schemes in the sector: 

Finding Work Experience (Placements, Internships & Volunteering)

Taking part in work experience is one way you can find out more about different job sectors, and what you enjoy doing at work. Any amount of work experience can be valuable, whether it is volunteering once a week, attending an internship over the summer, or doing a sandwich placement. Furthermore, work experience looks great on your CV and allows you to develop your skills. You can contact employers speculatively about doing work experience, as well as finding advertised roles. Here are some links you might find useful:

Other Careers Resources

If you want to find out more about this sector, or you’re preparing for a job interview or assessment centre, these are fantastic resources to find out what people in the industry are talking about at the moment:

Professional bodies, organisations and regulatory authorities 

Professional bodies and organisations help maintain high standards and reputations in the profession and of their members. Many sectors require their staff to be a member of one of these organisations. Here are some links to the organisations relevant to this sector: