Would a career in Marketing be a good fit?

If you have a knack for communication and creative thinking, a career in the Marketing cluster might be for you! Here are some things to know about marketing careers:  

• Most marketing and sales occupations typically follow a 40-hour work week, although some jobs might include evening or night shifts to accommodate customers’ schedules. 

• For many marketing and sales careers, helpful qualities include an outgoing personality, persuasiveness, and public speaking ability. 

• For most jobs, a commitment to customer service is essential.  

• It’s important to keep in mind that in some sales positions, pay could be based on commission— which is when earnings are based on sales—so pay may vary considerably.