B2B Growth Hacks

From Intern to Corporate with Rachel Bonnette


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This week on B2B Growth Hacks, we meet up with Rachel Bonnette, Marketing Manager of KP Engineering, to discuss her path from an unsure college student to a thriving marketing professional. From networking to internships, mentors to volunteering, Rachel shares her growth hacks with us on how she found her true passion and individualized her career journey.  

Rachel’s Growth Hacks: 

Build a deep network: 

What’s stopping you from putting yourself out there? For Rachel, uncertainty and fear were major barriers she had to overcome in her time as a student in order to truly find herself and her community. Through getting close with college professors and becoming involved in opportunities on campus, Rachel’s uncertainty became a confident passion that led her to making strong connections that have undoubtedly elevated her career.  

“I’d say the first step is just getting over yourself and getting out of your own way.” 

Get involved in your passion: 

Rachel found herself changing majors more than once before she was able to discover that marketing was the right path for her. Still, to make sure she was finally on the right path, Rachel took the chance with not one, but two internships in college to pave the way for her future marketing success. With experience and passion under her belt, Rachel graduated knowing exactly what she wanted to do, despite her initial academic uncertainty.  

“If you’re not happy, then it doesn’t matter if you’re comfortable.” 

Find yourself a mentor: 

Easier said than done, but finding a mentor is one of Rachel’s strongest recommendations for young professionals looking for a leg up in their industry. Through reaching out to those around you and striving towards showing value to every individual you meet, you can find a mentorship that challenges you, pushes you forwards, and gives you the confidence to find your direction in life.  

“If you have goals and a direction for your life and where you see it going, it’s very rare that you’ll get there on your own.” 

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You can connect with Rachel Bonnett on Twitter and LinkedIn.  

You can find out more about KP Engineering on their website.  

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