Peter Wu
Career :
Marketing Specialist
Age:
28
Qualifications
1. Masters of Commerce (Marketing) - Curtin University
2. Bachelors of Surveying - Curtin University
Bio:
Peter works as part of the Asia Pacific Field Marketing team at Collaborative Solutions. As part of the Marketing team, he has experience in managing and executing a range of omni-channel marketing programs focusing on demand generation and contact acquisition. Peter initially started his career journey studying surveying at university, but eventually realized it was not pathway he wanted. He has a wide variety of marketing experience, right from doing running events for nightclubs, all the way to supporting large programs for global companies where he has travelled the world.
Peter is passionate about mentoring young marketing professionals who are looking to get their foot in the industry. Aside from his professional career, he enjoys engaging in fitness and sports including bouldering, squash and the gym.
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This episode features 29-year-old Marketing Specialist – Peter Wu, who initially started his career journey studying surveying at university, but eventually realized it was not pathway he wanted. Peter has seen a lot in short experience, right from doing marketing events for nightclubs, all the way to supporting large programs for global companies where he has travelled the world.
Top questions for Marketing:
1:39 – How did you get into marketing?
3:01 – What are the typical tasks you do on the job?
6:37 – Do you require a university degree?
9:07 – Was it difficult to find a job?
14:16 – Did anything surprise you when started working in industry?
17:53 – At what point did you realize marketing was the right fit for you?
20:43 – Does your role provide good work-life balance?
22:11 – Is the pay rewarding?
24:16 – What do you find most difficult about the job?
27:07 - Do you have any advice for students wanting to pursuit this career pathway?