Focus on better communication
and social networking by learning
a new language. Sign up for
a QUB language class before
enrollment closes in September.
By completing this course, I will
be able to further identify my
commitment to international
marketing and the ability to both
recognize and appreciate other
cultures. (3)
1 month
Share my passion for
mentoring youth and women’s
empowerment by shaping
an activity that benefits QUB
students social, communication,
team building and collaborative
skills while also challenging
my leadership skills through
my proposed post-graduate led
initiative “We Run This” The aim
is to organize about a dozen
volunteers who will mentor youth
to train for a 5K run while also
learning about themselves. (2)
2-3 months
Personal Development Plan
Jessica Gambrill #00550358
Gain self-awareness and
practice interviewing skills
while collecting information
on the job market in Belfast
Building on the relationships
while building relationships
gained through informational
with industry professionals by
interviews, achieve a successful
performing a minimum of six (6)
meeting with a company that has
informational interviews by March
a marketing internship available.
2020. With assistance from the
Improve my knowledge of and
Career Consultants at the QUB
gain relevant experience in
Student Guidance Centre, this will
marketing management with a
determine my future career in
course that has the potential to
Belfast. (1)
become a full-time position before
September 2020. Seek a mentor
on the job, focus on successfully
exhibiting my strengths as well as
identifying and improving growth
opportunities. (2)
6 months 12 months
Achieve sponsorship for a full-
time marketing director position
before September 2020. Using
Embrace the future and be
skills gained from the QUB MBA
ready by delving into relevant
program and the Five Pillars, I will
marketing disciplines (e.g., media,
communicate my intentions with
analytics, digital ads, content)
my employer, solicit feedback,
and focus my energy into being
and establish a positive reputation
a visionary, disruptive, insight-
that promotes my internship to a
driven, employer-focused, and
full-time position. Simultaneously,
socially networked revolutionary
reach out and interview with other
in marketing. Learn from my past
potential employers. (2)
pivots and attend events and
workshops that will inform me
how to rise to the level of CMO/
CVO or VP Marketing with a global
brand. (3)