Careers in the marketing field range from advertising, professional selling, product management, digital marketing, marketing research, social media, public relations and more. Typical tasks for careers in marketing include consumer behavior, market research, communications, strategy, data analysis, media planning and budgeting, monitoring trends, and developing content.

Explore & Research Marketing Careers

Marketing professionals are needed in a variety of companies and industries. Here we detail those as well as provide examples of internships and entry level jobs, and review common skills needed to excel in a career in marketing.

Make Connections

Connecting with, and learning from, alumni or professionals working in marketing will serve you well in your search. Here we detail how to engage in informational interviews and suggest clubs and organizations you can join to build your network.

Gain Experience & Develop Skills

Although you will develop many skills inside the classroom, getting involved and gaining experience will allow you to test them out, improve your abilities, and give you concrete examples to share with future employers.

The Papé Cascade Cup Continues: Sales Competition Highlights from Seattle

The spring Papé Cascade Cup brought together top sales talent from across the Pacific Northwest for a high-energy competition at the University of Washington. Here’s who won—and how students are growing their careers through sales.

By Shari Balouchi
Shari Balouchi Marketing and Communications Lead, Student Success
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Breaking into the Green Economy and Careers in Sustainability: Industry Bites Highlights

At the latest Industry Bites event, panelists from Powen, Solenis, and the University of Oregon shared how the green economy depends just as much on people and partnerships as it does on policy and technology.

By Yasmine
Yasmine Career Peer Educator
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Applications for the 2025 summer internship scholarships are due Friday, May 30, 2025!

Got your dream internship, but found out it’s unpaid and stressing over how you’re going to live all summer? Our alumni chapters have you covered! The New York Ducks, DC Ducks, and Chicago Ducks offer scholarships for students completing summer …

By Josh Pritchett
Josh Pritchett Client Services Manager
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Graduating and Still Job Searching? That’s Totally Normal and We Got You. 

Hey seniors, 

If you’re about to graduate and still figuring out your next steps, you’re definitely not the only one. A lot of people are in the same spot, even if it doesn’t always feel that way. And honestly? That’s …

By Jiayin Zhou (she/her)
Jiayin Zhou (she/her) Career Advisor and Content Lead
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Spring Forward: Build Career Confidence This Term

A quick guide to all the networking, hiring, and career-building events happening this term at the Lundquist College of Business. Be sure you mark your calendars and register in advance to guarantee a spot for the ones you want to attend.   

By Josh Pritchett
Josh Pritchett Client Services Manager
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Checklist: Early Path to Success

Your main job as a student is to learn about yourself, the world, and your place in it.

The simplest …

Navigating the job search can be draining, especially when you’ve already spent hours tailoring your resume and cover letter to …

Find Alumni

Connect with alumni in your industry via the Lundquist Connect community.

  • Stayton, OR
  • Associate Sports Betting Program Manager Oregon Lottery
Meet Kerry
  • Eugene, Oregon
  • Director of Content Strategy & Analytics GroupM
Meet Tom
  • Portland, OR
  • Customer Success Specialist AudioEye
Meet Hakeem
  • Portland, OR
  • Director, Corporate Partnerships and Programs NAIA - National Animal Interest Alliance
Meet Marilyn
  • London, UK
  • Director, EMEA MTI - Mobile Technologies Inc.
Meet Adam
  • Orlando, FL
  • Growth Consultant Bostic Consulting
Meet Nicholas
  • Eugene, OR
  • Partner & CMO Revolution Design Group
Meet Seth
  • Portland, OR
  • Owner McDonald Jacobs
Meet Karin

LinkedIn Learning

Creating a Short Film: 13 Marketing Your Film

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SharePoint: Creating Communication Sites

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This course is designed to help you get up and running with SharePoint communication sites, focusing on planning and managing…

Communication Tips (2015)

Taught by Brenda Bailey-Hughes
In order to lead or manage others, you need to master your communication skills. In this series of tips, communication…

Print Production: Direct Mail

Taught by Trish Witkowski
There is a strategic side and a practical side to direct mail. To get results, you need to pay close…

Creating a PSA Commercial

Taught by Richard Harrington
Take a look behind the scenes at the production of a real-world television commercial. Learn what it takes to plan,…

Jonah Berger on Viral Marketing

Taught by Jonah Berger
Why do some ideas spread while others fade away? Jonah Berger, PhD, professor of marketing at the Wharton School and…

Learning to Write Marketing Copy

Taught by Ian Lurie
Copy is the heart and soul of almost every marketing endeavor. Get a great foundation for all your campaigns with…

Giving Your Elevator Pitch

Taught by Todd Dewett
It’s important to make a good impression in just the first few minutes you spend with potential mentors, clients, or…

Web Motion: Create an Animated Banner Ad

Taught by Tom Green
Learn to create a simple web banner with motion and interactivity. This installment of Web Motion for Beginners shows you…

Pinterest for Musicians and Bands

Taught by Bobby Owsinski
Pinterest may not seem like a natural spot to share your music, but it’s actually a great promotional tool—it supports…

Bookmarking Sites for Musicians and Bands

Taught by Bobby Owsinski
Get some quick tips from Bobby Owsinski on sharing your music, website, and blog with dedicated readers on platforms like…

Troika’s ABC Brand Campaign: Start to Finish

Taught by Troika Design Group
Get an inside view behind the making of ABC TV’s fall promotional and brand image campaign, and watch a 60-second…

Drupal 8 Essential Training: 1 The Basics

Taught by Tom Geller
Drupal 8 Essentials is designed to help anyone create a simple website using Drupal, the free web design software that…

Drupal 8 Essential Training: 2 Building Out Your Website

Taught by Tom Geller
Your Drupal site is built. Now what? Web design doesn’t stop once the website is launched. Learn how to build…

Yo Santosa, Branding Expert

Taught by Yolanda Santosa
Yo Santosa took a big leap when she decided to quit her job as a motion graphics artist. But her…

Video Journalism: Storytelling Techniques

Taught by Jeff Sengstack
How you choose your shots, craft your story, and edit your footage is what draws attention to your videos. The…

Creating an HTML Email Newsletter

Taught by Tim Slavin
In this course, author Tim Slavin shows how to design and code an HTML email newsletter, including setting the final…

Infographics: Planning and Wireframing

Taught by Shane Snow
Join Shane Snow as he reviews the first steps in creating infographics, graphic representations of data—organizing sample data and preparing…

Infographics: Visualizing Relationships

Taught by Shane Snow
In this course, author Shane Snow shows how to depict complex relationships in an easy-to-understand infographic, or graphic representation of…

Creative Inspirations: Troika Design Group, Design and Branding Agency

Taught by Troika Design Group
Ever wonder who’s behind those cool identity graphics on broadcast and cable TV networks? Come take a peek behind the…

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Contact & Location

Phone
541-346-3301
Address

Mohr Career Services
155 Lillis
Lundquist College of Business
1208 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1208

Career Service Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Drop-in advising hours
Monday -Friday, 10am-4pm
155 Lillis (off the Lillis atrium)