Digital Marketing and work for, employ or collaborate with people from all stages of my career. It's been an interesting journey and not something I could have predicted. When I started at Uni digital marketing and strategy didn't really exist as it does now and I couldn't really predict where I would be today. @td111 - first bit of advice is to be eager to learn. If you are then don't be too proud about where you get your experience. Local papers, hospital radio, corner shops...these are just some of the early professions some of my successful marketing friends started in.... On the topic of relevant marketing qualifications - agree with the panel- a marketing degree will not guarantee you a job in marketing - it will give your knowledge but don't expect a marketing job just because you do a marketinf degree. Sad but true :-( Depending on what role you are looking for I'd suggest accompanying your applications with some pro-active ideas - especially if you are looking in creative. Find out what clients they have and do an ad, or suggest an event or a strategy or a partnership that might benefit that client. Essentially get on the front foot and show that you are not only applying but thinking of what you can bring once you are in. Hi there, Well done on lining up work experience, you'll find you learn so much from working in a live environment. I think all experience is beneficial, and