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How Marketing Generalists Use Industry Mentorship to Pivot Careers
In an era where marketing skills have a shelf life of roughly three years, mid-career generalists are turning to structured industry mentorship—not just coffee chats—to pivot into new verticals. Lucas breaks down the mechanics of the 'advisory compact,' contrasting it with the thin ROI of most informational interviews. Luna shares data from a 2025 LinkedIn study showing that marketers with a formal mentor were 47% more likely to land a role outside their original sector within 12 months. They walk through a realistic scenario: a B2B SaaS generalist eyeing a consumer fintech role…
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