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Marketing

Marketing encompasses business activities directly related to placing meaningful products and services in the hands of the consumer. Students graduating with this major might start with an entry– level position in professional sales, digital marketing, market research or analytics. Many companies recognize that starting out by learning the products and customers helps to develop the employee and may gradually lead to more advanced roles within the company. Typically, a marketing career progresses into roles such as promotional planning, marketing communications / advertising, and other strategical, more senior marketing positions.Consider a Co-Major to gain additional skills in a specialized area.  Kelley Co-Majors include:

    • Business Analytics
    • International Business
    • Law, Ethics and Decision-Making (LEAD)
    • Sustainable Business
    • Technology Management
    • Digital and Social Media Business Applications

Click here to learn more about compensation and careers in Marketing.

Professional Sales

Provides goods or services to clients with the goal of increasing revenue. Sales can be business–to–business, direct marketing, or account management. Selling is the implementation of marketing to the needs of clients. 

Corporate Retailing

Promotes greater sales and customer satisfaction by gaining a better understanding of the consumers of goods and services produced by a company. Retail management includes all the steps required to bring the customers into the store and fulfill their buying needs.

Brand Management

Analyzes and plans how a brand is positioned in the market, which target public the brand is targeted at, and maintains a desired reputation of the brand. Managers create a relationship or a connection between a company’s product and emotional perception of the customer.

Marketing Intelligence

Business Analytics / Social Media Identifies and assesses how changing elements of the marketing mix impact customer behavior. Responsibilities include researching and managing data for accuracy, comparing and contrasting new research with established norms, and analyzing primary and secondary data for the purpose of market forecasting, or managing social media channels.

Consulting

Perform database analysis, financial modeling, general business analysis, research, and generate reports for the client or project team. In addition, consultants are actively involved in the application and transfer of specific skills and knowledge to the client. Typically work for a firm in the professional services industry on project–based work with an external client. 

Entry-Level positions in Marketing Communications or Advertising

Aides clients with all aspects of marketing their product or service, from strategy and concept through execution. Helps clients make high–level business decisions, such as determining which new products to develop, or how to brand or define itself to the world.

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Not Sure What Career Path to Pursue? Conduct an Informational Interview!

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November 21, 2016
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Researching Companies and Conducting Informational Interviews Will Allow You to:
Learn About a Company and a Career Path
Figure Out Which Companies to Target at the Fall Career Fair
Build Relationships with Professionals in Industry of Interest

Follow the steps …

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A Kelley Success Story – an Aldi Experience

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November 18, 2016
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Andrew Adeniyi – District Manager Aldi
Watch this VIDEO of Andew share his experiences with Aldi as an intern then accepting a full time position as District Manager and recent promotion to Project Accelerate to help grow Aldi on the …

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Be on Alert for Fraudulent Job Postings

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November 9, 2016
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Fraudulent Job Postings (Scams) – Beware of Fake Companies

Always be on alert for potential fraudulent job postings online – NEVER send money or provide personal information to a potential employer and report potential scams to ucso@indiana.edu. If you suspect something is …

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Kelley Grad Gary Chung Shares How to Succeed in the Job Search!

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October 27, 2016
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Gary Chung, a recent Kelley grad, shares with us how he was successful in his job search! Here’s what he has to say!

What job did you accept? Where will you be living?

I accepted an internship offer from Alaska …

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The Ultimate Guide to Acing Video Interviews

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October 19, 2016
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Types of Video Interviewing
1. Live Video/Skype Interviews

The live video interviews can take one of two forms.

The simplest approach is that the company could use something like a Skype, Google Hangout, Zoom, Blue Jeans, or any one of …

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Undergraduate Career Services Hours

 
PREBYS CENTER (VIRTUAL ONLY)
DROP-INS (VIRTUAL ONLY)
M
9am – 4pm
10am – 3pm
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9am – 4pm
10am – 3pm
W
9am – 4pm
10am – 3pm
TH
9am – 4pm
10am – 3pm
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9am – 4pm
10am – 3pm

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Prebys Career Center, Room 0200
1309 E Tenth Street
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