You just earned your degree and you’re at the crossroads of what to do with life. Do you take the first job you’re offered? Do you even know what types of jobs you want to apply for? The possibilities and opportunities are endless and it’s up to you to take action to kick start your career.

A growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning leads to accelerated skill development - something key for digital marketers in the rapidly changing digital environment.

How do you keep up with the changing technology and set yourself apart? Meet Sara Helmy, a 26-year-old marketing strategist.

The global marketplace today is more competitive than ever before. Even the most successful businesses will struggle to thrive with new companies gaining momentum. In fact, according to an earlyinvesting.com article, the average life expectancy of a Fortune 500 company is only 15 years.

The buyer’s journey includes more and more digital touch points as technology 

An apprentice is someone who experiences exponential growth as a result of their commitment to transformational and continuous learning. That sounds great in theory, but how does it translate to real life? Meet Nate Desmond, a 22-year-old growth hacker.

 This article was edited on January 11th, 2019

Do you currently hire primarily based on a candidate’s skill set? Many small businesses are accustomed to hiring employees for skills they developed in school. It seems logical. However, traditional education hasn’t been able to keep up with the rapid acceleration of technology. This requires successful marketers (and potential new hires) to become continuous learners.

No longer is it effective to plug in employees with certain skills into static positions. Small businesses can instead gain a competitive advantage by hiring entry-level talent with the right dispositions and investing in the cultivation of their talent.