It's a group project: how many times did your heart sink in school when you heard those words? Working with other people on a team can be challenging, but it can also be incredibly valuable. In the world of digital marketing, you'll be one member of a team that's working together to achieve your business goals. We learn best in the context of relationships -- whether you're working on a project by yourself but receiving feedback, or collaborating directly with others.

We're all apprentices. We're forever learning from those who have more experience than we do. But it can be hard figuring out how to focus on work and how to propel your career. Here's 5 proven ways to successfully integrate work and learning.

Technology is flying forward: are you flying with it? While the liberal arts are much-maligned as fields that aren't modern or marketable, Fast Company states that, "for technology to be truly brilliant, it must be coupled with artistry." As a liberal arts major, you bring the artistry. Here's how your arts degree can help you build your digital marketing career.

As a recent marketing grad or college student, you're aiming to develop your digital marketing resume and portfolio. What certifications and experiences will boost your ability to find a job and achieve success in that position? Have you received your GAIQ (Google Analytics Individual Qualification)? Earning your Google Analytics certification can help you get a jump on your future career. Why is Google Analytics an essential part of your digital marketing training? Let’s explore.

Gulp: it's your first day on your first full time job as a digital marketer. This is the career you've been waiting for. You're ready to soar in your new job, but how can you make your transition from school to work as smooth as possible?

Have you mastered the Google Analytics Exam? Google Analytics is a web based program to assist you in organizing, understanding, and analyzing your online data. By conquering the GAIQ (Google Analytics Individual Qualification), you'll show future employers you can create reports for ecommerce businesses, manage website tags, and understand how to best promote apps. Digital Creative Institute has created The Ultimate Google Analytics Exam Guide for Marketers as a tool to help you ace the exam and gain this valuable certification.