{"id":1451,"date":"2016-07-28T10:21:13","date_gmt":"2016-07-28T10:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hyperlink-technology.com\/nesma\/?p=1451"},"modified":"2016-07-28T10:21:13","modified_gmt":"2016-07-28T10:21:13","slug":"no-degree-no-problem-road-success-doesnt-include-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hyperlink-technology.com\/nesma\/no-degree-no-problem-road-success-doesnt-include-university\/","title":{"rendered":"No degree? No problem! What about alternatives?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The road to success doesn’t have to include University.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Although University can be an amazing experience, having a degree doesn’t guarantee securing a highly-paid job.\u00a0Don’t feel that it’s the only option.<\/span><\/h4>\n

If you want to pursue a career in areas such as digital marketing and social media, which are developing all the time, learning in the real world can be far more beneficial.<\/h4>\n

Rosie Groves is a prime example of building a career without heading to University. Deciding instead to get straight into work and study for the Level 4 CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing<\/strong> <\/a><\/span>at the same time.<\/p>\n

Last Summer Rosie decided she didn\u2019t want to go to University and instead got an apprenticeship with a local firm.\u00a0 Rosie then moved on and is now working for Reays coaches in Wigton and has recently completed her Level 4 [Foundation Degree equivalent] in her first year, whilst earning a salary.<\/p>\n

We caught up with Rosie to ask her a few questions about her current role and how studying has helped her professional development.<\/p>\n

Job title\/ Employer<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sales and Marketing assistant \u2013 Reays Coaches<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Your job in a nutshell.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I am the assistant for the Commercial Director, I help with all the marketing activities, update the website, update the marketing materials and come up with new ideas for the company.<\/p>\n

How did you get your job?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

My mum was talking to Michelle the Commercial Director and she mentioned that they were looking for someone with an interest in marketing, I sent my CV and had an interview and the job was offered to me there and then. 6 months on I am enjoying my job!<\/p>\n

What is the most enjoyable part of your job?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I love how unpredictable a day at Reays is, you go in with a list of jobs to do and leave having done none of them. For some people this would be a negative but I love the thrill and most of the time the stress, I think it makes my job exciting.<\/p>\n

Something people may not know about your job.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

People may not realise how closely I work with both Chris and Nicola (Owners), because it is such a big company a lot of people believe they won\u2019t be in the office, but they are, they work closely with everyone which I think is important.<\/p>\n

What was your best day at work so far?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

My favourite day was the day I stood in as receptionist, this gave me a good insight to how the company runs and what the customers want, overall this has helped with my marketing materials.<\/p>\n

What was your first job?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

My first job was working at my local pub as a waitress.<\/p>\n

Why do you love working in your industry?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I love how unpredictable the industry is and also how creative I am able to be.<\/p>\n

How has studying with nesma helped you in your current role?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

nesma has been great for my job role, I am able to learn from my course and also Veronica the best ways I should improve the working environment for our employees and also improve the standard of services we provide.<\/p>\n

Talk to us!<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

If you are thinking about taking an alternative route to University but don’t know where to start then come and talk to us.<\/p>\n

We understand choosing to study is a big commitment, don\u2019t miss out on the chance to ask any questions that matter to you at our next Open Morning<\/a><\/span> <\/strong>on Saturday 10 September 2016 from 11am-1pm at our Newcastle Centre<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry if you can\u2019t make the date, let\u2019s chat over the phone and we are always more than happy to come and meet you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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