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Is a Career in Digital Marketing Right for You? 

11 June 2025
Wondering if digital marketing could be for you? You may just discover a course that will turn an interest into a profession.

With businesses going digital and brands competing for visibility, digital marketing is one of the fastest growing and most exciting industries today. But is it the right path for you? 

We can help you decide with a simple checklist quiz to whether this ever-growing job market could be right for you.  

What is Digital Marketing? 

Digital Marketing refers to promoting products or services using digital channels like search engines, social media, email, websites, and paid ads. 

It blends creativity, technology, strategy, and communication. Some digital marketers: 

  • Create engaging social media campaigns and supporting content 
  • Plan data-driven email marketing strategies 
  • Run and optimise paid ads on Google or META (Facebook and Instagram) 
  • Build SEO-optimised content to rank on search engines 
  • Analyse user behaviour to improve website conversions 

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Is Digital Marketing right for you?  

Work through our checklist and count every point that applies to you: 

⭕ I enjoy being creative and coming up with new ideas 

⭕ I’m curious about how social media platforms work behind the scenes 

⭕ I love understanding why people do what they do online 

⭕ I’m interested in trends, pop culture, or the latest tech 

⭕ I want a job that mixes writing, design and data 

⭕ I like the idea of working from anywhere or freelancing 

⭕ I’m good at explaining ideas and persuading people 

⭕ I want a career with lots of different paths and specialisms 

⭕ I enjoy using tools like Canva, Google, or Tiktok for more than just fun 

⭕ I want to study something practical and relevant 

Your Result 

  • 8–10 boxes: You’re a digital marketing natural, this could be your dream career! 
  • 5–7 boxes: You’re on the right path. Our course could help you build essential skills. 
  • 0–4 boxes: Explore more subject areas, but don’t count it out, digital marketing can offer something for everyone! 

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Read to study Digital Marketing at EKC Sheppey College? 

If you’re excited by the idea of blending creativity with strategy and shaping how the world connects online, our brand-new Digital Marketing course might be your perfect fit. 

Learn more or apply today!