Marketing Job Checklist for International Students

When I moved to the UK from India as a student at Aston Business School in 2019, I had no experience, no local network, and no idea how the job market actually worked. It took a lot of trial, error, and learning before I finally landed 2 visa sponsored marketing roles and eventually became a Chartered Marketer.

This checklist is the exact roadmap I wish someone had given me back then. It is built specifically for international students trying to break into marketing roles in the UK, and it covers what really moves the needle: which certifications (like CIM) are worth your time, which AI marketing skills employers now expect, how to turn unrelated part-time jobs and volunteering into strong proof of your impact, how to build a free portfolio website to showcase your work, and how to use AI tools like Claude to find roles, tailor applications, and stay on top of your job tracker

It is simple, practical, and free of jargon, written in plain English so it is easy for anyone to follow. I have kept it priced at just £5 (price of a coffee), because I want every student to be able to access it, no matter their budget.