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What is the job setting for working in marketing/business?

I was wondering if working in marketing or business requires you to be in an office or cubicle setting the entire day because I am not sure what the exact setting would be. #business #marketing

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Carrie’s Answer

I work in B2B software marketing and enjoy the opportunity to work from home, a coffee, shop or the office. I work for a global company, so I have colleagues around the world and spend a lot of time on conference calls. So I can essentially work from anywhere. I can even take conference calls on a treadmill at home if I wanted to. So I'm definitely not chained to a desk.
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Alane’s Answer

Not all Marketing or Business roles require you to be in an office setting all the time. I would research companies that interest you first to find out more about their workplace culture, environment, etc. There are a lot of companies that offer hybrid workplace options where you can work from home, from an office, or remote from anywhere! When interviewing, be sure to ask questions about the workplace setting and expectations for being in an office environment or if there are flexible work options. Some office settings can be super fun too! I've seen amazing cafeterias, video games, nap rooms, work out facilities, outdoor spaces to work in/from, even treehouses to experience and work in!!
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Dani’s Answer

Hi Maddy,

This depends on your role and what type of company you work for, but generally, you will be in an office setting. Although, part of marketing is also planning events so you would be required to attend those events and coordinate the day of. I have had a marketing role that required me to travel every month for events that were planned or for important meetings because I worked remotely in Sothern California, and the project I focused on was in San Francisco. So, there is definitely an opportunity for travel and being outside it just depends on the company and your specific marketing role.

Hope this helps!

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Nicholas’s Answer

That would depend mostly on the culture at the company/business that you are hoping to work for. There are more traditional thinking businesses that would have you onsite where you would have your space (cubicle or open space), but this isn't quite set in stone. The work-force is evolving and certainly companies are adapting to better tech, connectivity and remote capabilities. However, businesses that prefer day-to-day onsite hours likely also offer collaborative spaces for groups if team-oriented work is part of their culture.
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Chris’s Answer

Great Question Maddy. Here is best way to examine the type of work environment you are looking for, go over the job posting in detail. The reason is that for some marketing jobs you will be in a cubicle all day. Other you’ll be in the office some days out of the office other days as you meet with clients or customers. It just depends on the type of marketing position you're going to be interested in.

Take time and ask the HR representative who you are applying with about the workplace environment. Get to know if this job offers flex time in the office and working from home. Working from home sounds appealing, but it could limit your chances for promotion as you are not in the building networking as much. It’s unfortunate, but out of sight is sometimes out of mind.

There may be travel involved with marketing positions. You will want to know what is expected of you for time you will be traveling out of the office. Are you traveling 50% of the time or more out of the office attending to clients or customers? You will want to know the location of clients. Are you expected to travel to different states or countries for this position? If travel is required, ask about a corporate credit card to pay for your travels so you don’t have any out-of-pocket costs or reimbursement issues.

If you do get a position that is focused out of the home and you don’t have to go in, ask about if they have a stipend for funds to help you create your home office. A good desk, chair, printers and any other workplace items you will need. Ask about internet reimbursements. Do they pay for your internet since it is primary to you working from home?

As you are looking for the right working environment for you, ask a lot of questions, so you feel comfortable that you are working in the type of position that makes you happy and that you can thrive in.

Good luck on your search Maddy.
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PRASANJIT’s Answer

Types of Marketing Careers:
• Market Research Analyst.
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Pay-per-Click Advertising (PPC)
• Digital Marketing Analyst.
• Social Media Marketing Manager.
• Product Marketing Manager
Thank you comment icon Could you please give more details around these roles and their job settings? Gurpreet Lally, Admin
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Emily’s Answer

This definitely depends on your type of role and the company that you work for. I will say, a lot of jobs in marketing tend to be centered around team work, brainstorming and collaboration. That is often times easier to do in person. A lot of companies seem to be moving forward with a hybrid approach so I would definitely talk to HR and your future manager when interviewing to get a better idea of the culture.
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