Newcastle University

Kyle Clarke

Programme Studied: BA (Hons) Business Management
Year of Graduation: 2010
Current Job Title: Digital Marketing Manager
Current Company: The Knowledge Labs

 

Brief description of career since graduating…

Upon Graduation I found a job putting up marquees in Newcastle. I put the graduation marquee up... slightly ironic. However, I managed to save some cash before embarking on the job hunt. Whilst hunting I quickly became bored so I set up employKyle.com, which turned out to be a full time job in itself.

After 63 days I had 15 job offers, I'm now two weeks in to my first "real" job. I'm the Digital marketing manager at the Knowledge Labs and I'm currently in New York.

Your current role: What are your responsibilities, what is a typical day like, what are the highs and lows of the job?

I afraid I'm going to take the stereotypical route; there's no typical day. At least not yet! I think the best way to describe my "typical day" would be to talk you through today!

7.00am

Alarm rings. Smash sleep button

7.10

Alarm sounds. Hit Sleep.

7.20

Alarm annoys. Poke sleep button.

7.30

Drag myself into the shower.

7.45

Put my entire wardrobe on - New York mornings are bitterly cold.

7.50

Leave the house.

8.00

Arrive at the subway.

8.06

G train arrives.

8.07- 8.40

Lose every ounce of personal space and dignity that I once took for granted.

8.40

Decide to skip the last train and enjoy the walk from Union square.

8.40-9.00

Try not to get killed by yellow cabs.

8.35

Grab a toasted Bagel.

9.00 Arrive at work.

9.03

Laptop up, read 6 emails from my boss who was working until 4am. Start work.

9.04 - 11.00

Planning and strategy creation.

11.00 - 11.15

Time for bagel no.2. This round is cream cheese.

11.15 - 12.00pm

Conference calls with developers and my boss, who is out of the office.

12.00 - 3.00

Time to write/draft press releases whilst having sneaky peaks at facebook.

3.00 - 19.00

Blogs. Spreadsheets. Emails. Bagel No.3.

19.00 - 20.00

Meet friends in Williamsburg. Laugh about the day and EAT anything but a bagel.

20.00 - 23.00

Have a few beers.

23.30 - 23.55

Respond to work emails.

23.55

Set my alarm.

24.00... zzzzz

There are many high points and not so many low points. I've landed on my feet and I feel very fortunate. I can't imagine ever growing fond of a spreadsheet though.

What are your main memories of your time at the Business School?

Brilliant facilities. Very supportive staff - I once received a grant of £500 from the Business school without having to jump through hoops. The Director shared my vision and made it happen within days. Lecturers also went the extra mile taking the time to listen to practice pitches and offer advice in matters unrelated to the course.

 

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