It doesn’t matter if a company has the best product or service on the planet. If they don’t have the right person to help them spread the word about it, ultimately, they will fail.

A career in marketing is right for someone who is both creative and ambitious. You’ll be responsible for helping to plan advertising for products and services, as well as the brand images that will go along with them.

Most entry-level jobs in marketing require an undergraduate degree from an accredited school or college. Some students choose to go on and earn an MBA, which can help land higher-level jobs.