Marketing Path ...

Marketing isn't for everyone—it's an exciting and rewarding career, but you need to possess a combination of several personality traits and characteristics to make it in the marketing world.

Is Marketing the Right Path for You?

Regardless of your background, if you want to be a successful marketing professional, you should have -- develop -- some personality qualities.

Develop Personality Traits

Be creative, exercise new ideas

Be self-motivated, dare to aspire

Be a team player, support those who support you

Be detail-oriented, people notice

Be a planner but also open to last-minute changes

Be a leader at times, a follower when necessary

Be optimistic, see the possibilities

Be open-minded, understand customers' perspectives

Be curious, see what others don't