{"id":9438,"date":"2021-04-19T21:37:32","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T21:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hyperlink-technology.com\/nesma\/?post_type=student_story&#038;p=9438"},"modified":"2021-04-20T09:51:09","modified_gmt":"2021-04-20T09:51:09","slug":"meet-matt-clark","status":"publish","type":"student_story","link":"https:\/\/hyperlink-technology.com\/nesma\/student_story\/meet-matt-clark\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Matt Clark"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Matt is a Communications Manager at Virgin Money, he has recently graduated with the <a href=\"https:\/\/hyperlink-technology.com\/nesma\/qualification\/cim-diploma-in-professional-marketing\/\">CIM L6 Diploma in Professional Marketing (Digital Strategy)<\/a> which is equivalent to a BA (Hons) degree.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-central-palette-2-color\">Why did you choose to study for a CIM qualification?<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p>To improve my knowledge and understanding of marketing practices and increase my future career prospects.<\/p><p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-central-palette-2-color\">What did you discover about yourself in the process?&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p>I have finished the course with a real sense of achievement; there were times when it was challenging to juggle my learning alongside home commitments and a full-time job. Now I&#8217;ve got my qualification; I am pleased I stuck with it and delighted to have increased knowledge to call on.<\/p><p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-central-palette-2-color\">Has studying with us benefited your career?&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p>Yes, I feel more confident as I now have more technical knowledge alongside the experience.<\/p><p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-central-palette-2-color\">What did you enjoy most about the studying process?&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p>My situation meant that I needed to defer a module; it helped me massively that I could do that and continue my learning at a better time to suit my circumstances.<\/p><p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-central-palette-2-color\">What type of things do you do differently now?&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p>Start earlier! Despite the best planning, life gets in the way, so the earlier pen goes to paper, the better. Given the time again, I would also lean more on the expertise of the nesma team. The team were always happy to chat through any issues or concerns and offer support and guidance.<\/p><p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-central-palette-2-color\"><strong>What words of advice would you give anyone considering a career in communications?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>There are so many aspects to marketing, and there is something for everyone.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-central-palette-2-color\">What are the significant changes within your industry at present?&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p>The impact of Covid is vast on the financial services industry, with even more people moving away from branches and applying for \/ managing their accounts online.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-central-palette-2-color\">What do you enjoy most when you aren&#8217;t doing the day job?&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p>I&#8217;ve two children under five, so they are like a second job!&nbsp;<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator 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