Most marketing and advertising jobs require a bachelor’s degree, although some employers will consider experience in sales and advertising as a substitute for a college degree, especially if you have a compelling portfolio of work. Advanced degrees are not required by most agencies, although an MBA or an advanced degree in a field like accounting will set you ahead of other candidates, should you pursue work in the financial side of marketing. Market analysts should have strong math skills and facility with analytical problem-solving, while those who work in creative departments should have outstanding language and design skills.