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    Marketing Explorer

    Why complete this job simulation

    Marketing is more than one job—it’s a whole ecosystem of roles that use different skills to reach the same goal: connecting the right audience with the right message. Early in your career, it can be hard to know which path fits you best.
    Self-paced
    30-40 mins
    No grades
    No assessments
    Introductory

    This simulation lets you step into several marketing roles through quick, focused scenarios based on real workplace challenges. You’ll get a taste of:

    • Creative storytelling and campaign planning
    • Data-driven performance analysis
    • Customer insight and product messaging
    • Tech-enabled marketing strategies

    Each mini-simulation is designed to be short but realistic, giving you a feel for the day-to-day work and decision-making in each role. Try them all, notice which ones feel natural, and start to see where your skills and interests could take you next.

    How it works
    • Complete mini simulations in different areas of marketing.
    • Determine which fits you best.
    • Set yourself up to explore additional opportunities.
    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Adaptability
    Client Communication
    Creative Strategy
    CRM
    Customer Research
    Data Analysis
    Design Thinking
    Digital Marketing
    Hypothesis Testing
    Performance Analysis
    Stakeholder Management
    User Research

    Tasks

    Intro & Scenario

    Your role

    • Crafting content for a creative campaign at a fast-paced agency
    • Reviewing performance data to help an online retail team grow new product lines 
    • Listening to customers to shape messaging at a mission-driven startup
    • Using innovative digital tools to help a tech company reach the right audience and support sales

    Your goal

    • By the end of these mini job simulations, you’ll have a better sense of what kinds of marketing roles might fit your personality, strengths, and goals.

    Intro & Scenario

    Your role

    • Crafting content for a creative campaign at a fast-paced agency
    • Reviewing performance data to help an online retail team grow new product lines 
    • Listening to customers to shape messaging at a mission-driven startup
    • Using innovative digital tools to help a tech company reach the right audience and support sales

    Your goal

    • By the end of these mini job simulations, you’ll have a better sense of what kinds of marketing roles might fit your personality, strengths, and goals.

    Available Achievements
    • Certificate
    • Skills
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    Marketing Explorer

    Step Into Different Roles. Step Toward Your Future.

    • Complete work that simulates real marketing roles.
    • Be more informed to choose your major and future career path.
    Marketing Explorer