Job Opportunies in Digital Marketing?

seohero

Hi Guys,

So as you can see I'm a new poster to boards but longtime observer. Basically I completed a degree in business specializing in marketing in NUIG. I had a module particularly on digital marketing & e marketing. In College, I've learned all the theory but haven't had enough practical experience.

As far as I can see, there are great opportunities to in Digital Marketing especially in SEO roles. But not really any graduate roles, most require 1 year - 3 years experience. I am debating doing a year long diploma in Digital Marketing or an internship.

I've been offered a 3 month internship in a Digital Marketing role which is not paid. One of my lecturers organised the interview & the role would allow me to get good experience in PPC, SEO and other digital marketing areas such as Social Media & Analytic's.

I'm really unsure about which option to choose. Would 3 months of digital marketing give me enough experience to apply for jobs which usually require 1 year experience.

Thanks in advance!

Chet Zar

Take the internship (although would be better if they were paying you even a token amount). You will learn loads and get stuck in - digital marketing is all about learning on the job and doing it, not doing courses (although they have their place).

Good luck!

seohero

Ya exactly thats what I was thinking. Hopefully I can learn alot from this internship. The fact that its not paid makes it more of a motivation to work harder & learn as much as I can. After 3 Months I want to feel as if it was worth it.

Shannon18

Learning takes time so working in 3 months. If you are looking for experience and you don't need money to be working then this experience is gonna be your stepping stone.

Jenn.ie

Have you looked at doing an internship with a company who gives training courses?

Perhaps they could send you on one of their own courses for free, if they're not going to pay you..