Sarah Bell, final year Marketing Management student has gained a graduate role as Digital Marketing Executive with Christie’s Direct, NI.  Chatting with Jeff McCarthy, Employability Lead in MRT, Sarah said:

“My job title is Digital Marketing Executive at Christies Direct NI and I will be working with the rest of the marketing team to ensure content is high quality, current and keeping within the brands identity.

I had a two stage interview process, one on teams and the other was at the company itself.  In the second interview, I had to complete a one hour task which was based on my approach of how I would market a product.  

At the end of second year I fell pregnant and therefore was unsure what my future expectations were other than graduating. Fast forward to now, I am finishing my last assignment and had successfully landed a job within my chosen industry. What excites me most about this role is that within this industry it is ever-growing, no day is the same, and I feel Christies Direct will encourage me to be the best marketing professional I can be.”

We’re delighted for Sarah. Units like DSMMCM and SCAP really help with demonstrating you have the skills and insights to get through the interview process and succeed in a graduate level role. Sarah’s success also highlights the importance of engaging with Careers and Lecturers for advice with getting that graduate role. 

We’d love to share successes of any of you so please get in touch and let us know.