I'm having trouble finding my niche in marketing now that everything is specialized.
I've worked in an array of industries for over 15 years resulting in a lot of experience but not in the years required for my former level in my current search.
I'm too qualified for lower levels and not specialized for others. I've taken LinkedIn and Hubspot courses to make sure my LinkedIn profile is updated but while a difficult job search my diverse background is making it even harder to find employment. I've considered consulting but having moved to this area, I don't have the connections and the industries don't align with my background. I'd appreciate your advice!
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I sent my draft resume to a job posting by accident
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I think it is especially difficult in this market (ehem, white collar recession) and shift in the industry with AI. But having been a senior marketing executive and similarly across several industries now for 20 years, I can say that your experience is very valuable. Marketing generalists are still needed esp. with smaller and growing businesses. The more 'specialized' younger marketing managers that i've worked with (that do say SEO or analytics) struggle to get the bigger picture, can't multi-task (also crucial in marketing) and aren't as willing to think outside the box which is much more important from a leadership perspective. Don't throw the baby out with the bath water? Your experience is very valuable and anyone can learn Salesforce etc. And I agree with tailoring your experience per the job given the mass-applications going on right now which is a nightmare rn for HR. Which is also why networking is key.
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Thank you all.
GirlBossanova934974, my background isn't in a specific industry and that makes it harder to find a job. I've worked in entertainment, media, teaching and even banking during the pandemic. I don't have the specialization roles are as most of that experience is for an industry that's not available in my current location. I'm living in an area that's more manufacturing, construction, medical and higher education. My forte in marketing connecting all of the experience is brand marketing but I'm having trouble finding a role in a industry-driven small town. I previously lived in larger cities and my industries reflect those previous opportunities.
Anonymous x 2: I appreciated the situations. I like the idea of tailoring the bullet points. While I currently customize each resume, I need to remove bullet points that don't relate to the role.