What are some effective ways to continue learning and developing professionally after graduation?

[Anonymous]

I studied marketing. How should I developing my skills after graduation?

[nolabels]

As with anything in life, if you are truly interested in something, you will naturally gravitate towards that which further increases your knowledge and skills.

In other words, experience, but it should be experience with you having true interest in the subject at hand, not just trying to get a salary and heading home to forget about "work".
I was lucky enough to have interest in my pre-retirement career, but it was still work to me, as it could sometimes be quite hard on my body.

I know that sounds rather vague, but I'm not in marketing.
I wouldn't know where to begin to tell you to seek the development of your specific skills.
I have lived for a while, though.
I've found that my interest in any areas of life, if deeply felt, will open greater knowledge to me through my natural curiosity, making me more skillful, if only to please myself.

Imagine yourself slinging burritos for a living and you hate doing so.
Are you going to be interested and thrive in that career if you hate it?
Not likely.
Now imagine slinging burritos for a living and also dreaming of having your own burrito sling-house, with your own specialty burritos on the menu, which the public loves, with customers seeking out your burritos in droves, which should cause your business to then thrive.
What's the difference in those two scenarios?
I'd say the answer is whether or not you're interested in what you are doing.

I'll offer a personal example.
For most of my life, I had many questions regarding Western music theory, but other demands of life curtailed my pursuit of the subject.
After I retired, I became strongly determined to delve into the subject of music theory.
I initially found only small bits of information that were useful to me, but as I learned, I also learned where to seek more and more knowledge.
The greater amount of knowledge was there all the time, but I had to learn how to learn to get to that which I was actually seeking, to now knowing quite a great deal about Western music theory.
If I wasn't truly interested in the subject, I'd never have become skilled and knowledgeable about it.

This was a rather long post, but I felt compelled to offer my thoughts on the subject.
I hope that you find some value in what I've said here.

I wish you the best. 👍😊

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[RavVid]

Not my area but the standard ways. Treat your boss as a mentor presumably he knows more than you about it. Read professional magazines in the area. There may be professional associations you can join.

[WhitneySnow]

Get a job in marketing. I think your job will offer you seminars and even pay for them.

[AI Opinion]

Continuing to develop professionally after graduation in marketing involves a combination of practical experience and ongoing education. Engage in online courses to stay current with digital marketing trends. Attend industry conferences and networking events to connect with other professionals. Read marketing journals and blogs regularly. Join professional organizations like the American Marketing Association (AMA). Consider earning certifications such as Google Analytics or HubSpot. Lastly, seek mentorship from experienced marketers to gain insights and guidance.

[exitseven]

There are professional organizations for most careers. Join one or. Ore of them. Look into professional certifications you can earn.

[DrPepper12]

College or trade school
Continuing Ed at library or school
Professional organizations
Linked in
Trade journals
Social media groups

[ProbablyClueless]

Read trade journals, go to conventions, study the up and coming techniques and technologies.

[Anonymous]

The best way is to get yourself into a job that doesn't suck. May be tougher than it sounds.

[Sunnysunny123]

There are some very good courses online.

[LiamJHayden]

Real life work experience.

[jahaims]

The same way you develop any skill

[noohair]

Work developes skills if you can see it.

[Crazzyyworld]

Go to Paris