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Self Marketing Plan: Purpose and Mission
Self Marketing Plan: Purpose and Mission
Every individual at one point in life must reflect and make decisions about one’s desires for their future.
The purpose of this marketing plan is to map out my own mission, goals, design and strategy following
the year after my graduation from my bachelors programme at the University of The West Indies, St.
Augustine, via the format marketing plan. This marketing plan would enable me to take the first few steps
into the business profession. This plan required me to conduct an analysis of my own purpose, current
situation, desired optimal strategy, and my eventual implementation. The goals that I have set for the
coming year can and will be attainable with the implementation of this plan and with the help of
Situational Analysis
Product Analysis
To introduce myself and my current situation, my name is Kirsten Hutchinson and I am currently
a third year student in the University of the West Indies planning to soon graduate with a
completed both my CSEC and CAPE certifications at my St Joseph's Convent Secondary School
satisfactorily. Throughout my educational journey thus far I have always been a very proactive
and diligent student joining many extracurricular activities such as choir, scrabble and UNESCO
club, of which I was vice president, as well as being appointed for prefect duties. These
effectively work and communicate in group environments. The skills I obtained via these roles, I
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believe, will be useful to me in the world of work as the attributes of integrity, problem solving,
work ethic and collaboration are highly regarded by employers. These qualities I am still able to
use currently within my virtual academic life, manifesting through virtual and e-communication
and organisation for group assignments, which has only strengthened my flexibility and
communication skills in the age of e-commerce and virtual learning. Regarding my career, at this
more broadly, project management, while prioritising sustainability. As I begin this career, at
entry level and thereafter, I plan to fine-tune these already possessed attributes and integrate and
Market Analysis
As I am still in the budding stages of my career, I believe I should keep my ‘market approach’ as
open to possibilities as possible. Therefore, I would strategize to cater to a mass market instead
of using a segmentation approach targeting a less niche, and definitely less competitive job
market. To further understand this market, so that I may be aware of my own requirements, I
must look at the psychographic and demographic of the mass market. These profiles are firstly,
that the company or companies are within the tourism, environmental or sustainable business
industry, located in Trinidad and Tobago and that the opportunities are entry level jobs,
apprenticeships or internships, the jobs are not gender or age specific but skill based. The soft
skills required would include strong communication skills, leadership skills, critical thinking,
planning skills and a can-do attitude. The in demand technical skills would include proficient
Bachelor's Degree as well as 3 or more years of work experience. These employers also have
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expectations of the employee that have to be met and maintained even after they are hired
depending on the role or job position. As the market is broad these roles are not fixed but all
have the same baseline expectations which, for management professionals include planning,
directing and coordinating activities to improve efficiency. The typical process of being
potentially employed by a job with this market profile is usually done through one or a few
employees via multiple interviews and the applicant's resume. The overall size of the local
market currently is quite small, with 4-15 available job offers available on most popular
employment oriented websites, however with the economic conditions being likely to improve as
we approach the post-covid economy, the job market in-turn is likely to improve within the year.
Consumer Analysis
The goal of becoming an employee for a business within the industry of tourism and sustainable
business is a large part of the journey of fulfilling my personal desires for my own future. In
order for this to be achieved I must first cater to and source these reputable companies so that
they may enable me and my brand to obtain these goals. To name a few of these companies
within the industry of Trinidad and Tobago, there are businesses such as the many local hotels
and ecotourism initiatives such as resorts and sanctuaries. In the case of this 1 year plan I will
aim to attain an entry level job at one of these businesses, therefore my target audience would
include coordinators and employers for internship and junior management positions. Marketing
to employers by obtaining internships is also an effective way to eventually secure an entry job
position if the employment market is very small or if desired job openings are not available. I
would be able to communicate and inquire firsthand to other staff members, allowing me to
monitor their tasks and work performance, and within the year I would, hopefully, prove my
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competence and understanding of the business and finally secure a job within the industry,
Competitor Analysis
Immediately after graduating from my degree programme my competition would first and
foremost be my fellow graduates as we would possess the same academic qualifications from the
same institution. The additional work experience I have from multiple temporary jobs and
volunteer work that I have done during my time at university would allow me to have a small
competitive edge over some of my fellow graduates. However some other graduates would have
years of work experience therefore, I will still have to depend on showcasing my skills, values
and an above average work ethic. Initially working voluntarily, unfortunately without pay, can
possibly aid in being employed quicker as It would be the perfect opportunity to showcase my
brand as an employee directly to those hiring within the business and fellow employees that can
interview opportunities for desirable jobs available. Participating in both of these job ventures,
through volunteering while job hunting, I would have an increased chance at securing a job
position that I would both enjoy and see a future in instead of settling for whatever job is simply
available to me.
A proper marketing strategy would assist in the finding of specific areas of my personal brand
affected by organisational growth, which would allow for me to create an appropriate marketing
Ansoff Matrix
The marketing of a personal brand to newer By applying to a variety of jobs that are related
audiences is important. Using a number of to or within the industry of tourism business
distribution channels such as online career management one is employing a related
oriented social apps or even utilising forms of diversification strategy. This would ensure low
social media. These strategies, ‘repackaging’ risk when diversifying oneself into new markets
yourself as a potential employee on different as most of the jobs would have overlaps in job
platforms can allow you to attract different demands and environment as well as synergies.
employment opportunities from new market
segments.
While a traditional and more direct distribution strategy would be to source company job
openings or internships and directly speak to employers via interview and submission of a
resume. However, in the day and age of the internet and e-commerce, one’s online presence can
be a very effective marketing tool and distribution strategy for personal branding. Apps such as
LinkedIn, Glassdoor and Facebook prioritise a person’s professional appearance and has allowed
both employers and employees to communicate, interview, consult and advise all from the
comfort of their homes. Portraying my skills and including factual information and e-portfolio on
these social media sites can allow me to showcase evidence of my high level proficiency and
The requirements sought by employers within this industry would be at least a tertiary level
education in management, previous job experience and a priority of sustainability along with
qualities of leadership. While I may possess these qualities to maintain a competitive advantage
and to further meet the needs of this ever changing market I would need to innovate my personal
brand. I plan to do so by eventually investing and acquiring a postgraduate Masters Degree. This
innovation and insight into the market, the opportunity to advance my career into more senior
positions with an increased income as well as the fortuity to enhance my own professional
network.
Tactical Programs
As I am still in the budding stages of my career I believe I should keep my ‘market approach’ as open to
possibilities as possible. Therefore I would strategize to cater to a mass job market instead of using a
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segmentation approach, targeting only a specific, and potentially more competitive, niche market. To
further understand this market, so that I may in turn understand my own requirements and tactics:
Product/ Person
This personal brand, being myself, would consist of whatever career oriented experience and
traits I would have received for the duration of my life. This would have begun in my fore-
within the sphere of employment would have begun at the age of 16, where I worked various
minimum wage jobs such as office book-keeping, cashier, inventory and customer service during
my July-August and December vacations up to the age of 19. This brief but holistic work serving
as an employee of multiple businesses was impactful and a good foundation for me to begin my
adult career as I am now more familiar with the inner workings and dynamics of a business and
what behaviours, decorum and ethics are expected by employees in a professional setting this
also granted me confidence in myself to perform in a professional setting. My future goals are to
expand my educational qualifications and obtain my postgraduates degree when I obtain the
means to do so. This development would allow me to gain advancements and opportunities to
The branding outside of my professional life cycle would include my own strengths, weaknesses,
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
management
● Prioritises sustainability
● Good multitasker
Opportunities Threats
● Post graduation there will be more ● Trinidad and Tobago may not offer
● Has enough credentials to make a ● The economic state of job market due
leverage in the job market for entry is a fairly competitive job the market
Pricing
As I am at the very beginning of my career, meaning that I would most likely be recruited to an
entry level job, due to my lack of acceptable full-time work experience and business knowledge.
Therefore I would be earning a base salary of approximately $63,300 TTD/ year, and eventually
with experience I can earn % increases to my salary annually, usually added annually. Eventually
I aim to move along the career path with more experience and advancements to my resume,
Placing
As I will be graduating From UWI St. Augustine online, remaining in my place of residence in
South Trinidad, I would most likely through a variety of channels, indirectly and directly seek
out jobs that would allow me to easily commute. Therefore I would preferably place my brand in
a business that is also located preferably in South Trinidad, as it would result in a shorter
commute, although the majority of business establishments within my desired industry are
located in the capital and North of Trinidad. Therefore, to expand my market availability, and
Promotion
The main plan of action when promoting your personal brand is the presentation of oneself
through their work performance and reputation as well as through their resume and online
presence. Through channels of e-commerce and one’s public virtual presence. My digital
footprint online must maintain a level of appropriateness and professionalism when broadcasted
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to a public audience, which I believe I currently have and must upkeep. A reputable work ethic
and good impression left with previous employers can serve as an effective means of advertising
one's personal brand and building public relations which in effect will help the overall marketing
of themselves as references and precedence from past employers and observers can be sources
and evaluated by any potential employers of yours.I thankfully have left a good impression with
all of my previous career ventures, to ensure that if a potential employer were to contact or
Implementation
My personal Marketing Plan and strategies should be manifested into actions as soon as my
official graduation from my Bachelors degree program is effective. I am from that point fully
responsible for implementing each strategy methodically and using fore-mentioned resources to
achieve the resulting goal, to obtain an entry level job within the Sustainable Management
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industry. I should achieve my goal of employment within the year of 2023, by executing my
● Sourcing the right organisations and employment opportunities within the market
internship prospects
● Adapt to new employment position and apply knowledge and skills obtained
● Expand market growth and professional development with skills and knowledge acquired
through work
Conclusion
The market plan focuses on personal branding and its importance to the job market and to the
process of obtaining a career. Understanding the job market and its competition and my own
strengths and weaknesses allow me to foresee and strategize in order to obtain an advantage over
this competition as well as take advantage of potential opportunities and avoid threats that aid in
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