823 Advizers
Eileen
Product Marketing Manager
Walmart
Cornell
Columbia MBA
Q1Career path
Networking
Career Exploration
Career Development
3:54
"I actually took a year off to teach English in Japan through the JET program."
Q2Main responsibilities
Go-to-Market Strategy
Customer Research
Product Marketing
0:51
"the external piece...is more of a go-to market launch. So how do we acquire customers and keep them engaged?"
Q3Day in the life
Project Management
Communication
Problem-Solving
1:32
"And then another part of it is like just needing to take a break, a mental break. So sometimes I'll go for a walk or have lunch."
Q4Most important skills - role
Communication
Strategic Thinking
Data Analysis
1:12
"Being able to analyze trends and tell a story"
Q5Favorite parts - role
Communication
Problem-Solving
Strategy
0:47
"I actually really like talking to customers and I like thinking about how can we really help them."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Teamwork
Project Management
Communication
0:44
"we don't really fully know of the cross-functional team who's the leader, who gets the final say."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Innovation
Technology
Product Development
1:02
"And I think the actual products are very inspiring, like what's happening and how it's trying to fit customer needs."
Q8Who thrives in industry
Teamwork
Adaptability
Strategic Thinking
0:46
"You have to be okay with constant change and almost have an appetite for it."
Q9Wish known before - industry
Job Search
Technology
Career Development
0:55
"it is not that hard to sometimes switch titles, like if you have transferable work and like to not feel like you're starting something totally new."
Q10Entry-level positions
Consumer Insights
Entry-Level Positions
Marketing Roles
0:56
"consumer insights is actually a great role. Even entry level marketing roles like email marketing manager, things like that, it definitely helps you get started."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Relationship Building
Communication
Teamwork
1:10
"So much of success is actually how well you manage relationships, and so much of how people perceive you."
Q12College ideas for success
Networking
Career Pivoting
Relationship Building
1:35
"I feel like I've always had a focus on relationships and I think that helped me actually, that helped me get my current job"