The Aspire Guide - Flipbook - Page 47
Marketing & Advertising
Marketing includes planning, advertising, events organisation, product design
and distribution. You need to be creative and organised. All sorts of organisations
have marketing departments, and your work will vary according to the size
and type of organisation, and what it is you’re trying to promote. You could
also work in a communications agency, supporting external clients with all aspects of their
marketing strategy.
What they’re looking for:
If you decide to go to university, a degree in a subject like marketing, communications or business can
be helpful. For those looking for alternative routes to university, the Chartered Institute of Marketing
offers professional qualifications. However, marketing is open to all and you can enter the industry
with any degree/qualification background. Employers will be looking for your ability to demonstrate key
transferable skills like creative thinking, critical thinking, project management and commercial awareness.
Salary expectations:
Typical graduate salary: £19,000-£30,000
Potential salary (after five years experience): £30,000-£60,000
Top earners (10-15 years experience): £60,000-£150,000+
Property & Real Estate
Working as an estate agent, you’ll usually specialise in either sales or letting of residential or
commercial properties, businesses or land on behalf of your clients. You’ll value and market
properties, with the aim of negotiating the best price for your client. Your role will involve
frequent liaison with banks, building societies, mortgage brokers, surveyors, solicitors and
other estate agencies during transactions. You may also handle sales taking place via auction.
What they’re looking for:
For a career as an estate agent, having a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in relevant
subjects is not essential but may be advantageous. These include subjects such as business studies, civil
and structural engineering, surveying, estate management or urban and land studies. You will need
good people skills, an eye for detail and the ability to negotiate a deal through to completion.
Salary expectations:
Typical graduate salary: £20,000-£35,000
Potential salary (after five years experience): £40,000-£80,000
Top earners (10-15 years experience): £100,000+
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If you are looking to gain a qualification at degree level as well as take a step
forward in establishing a career, then our Apprenticeships could be for you.
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