Where to Find Internships and Entry-Level Jobs
Most advertising agencies don’t use traditional job sites like the Indeeds and Monsters of the world. Instead, check for listings on their individual websites, or use some of these awesome resources for your job hunt.
How to Be a Great Intern
Congratulations! Landing an internship is a big step. Now let’s talk about how you can turn that step into a leap and make the most of your internship. And maybe even get hired when it’s over.
Sites to Build Your Online Portfolio
So you’re ready to embark on the journey of creating an online portfolio! You’ll want to start by choosing a site builder. There are a ton of options out there, so let’s go through the pros and cons of a few of them.
Questions to Ask During Your Interview
“Do you have any questions for us?” When the interview gets turned over to you, you better have some questions ready to go! Sure, they want to make sure you’d be a good hire, but this is your time to make sure the agency is a good fit for you too.
How to Get Started in Advertising
So you’ve decided you want to work in advertising! Maybe you realized your love for Super Bowl commercials runs deep. Or you fell for the magic of Mad Men. Or maybe you hate most of the ads you see and want to make better ones. Either way, you’re in for a treat of a job.
Getting started can feel overwhelming, so I’m going to break down some of the basic steps for you.
How to Make a Portfolio: The Basics
Any creative looking for a career in advertising is going to need a portfolio.
Simply put, a portfolio is a website that shows off what you can do. If this is new to you or you’re starting from scratch, no worries! Let’s start with the basics.
How to Choose Your Job in Advertising
Not sure what position you want to pursue for a career in advertising? Let's go through some of the most popular roles and positions at an advertising agency. I'll explain what each role's responsibilities are and a few personality traits that would help someone thrive in that role.
How to Transition Into Advertising from Another Industry
Looking to make the switch to advertising? Let's talk about things you can do to make a smooth transition from another industry to a traditional advertising agency. And yes, it's possible to make this career change even without previous marketing or advertising experience!