The world of advertising is extremely competitive. While getting a degree from a good college and having a great portfolio can give you a good start, but there is always something more that you can do to give yourself a competitive edge. My advice for recent grads stepping in Advertising is to start freelancing because outsourcing manpower nowadays is in demand. Go for an internship and let them know that you’re interested in pursuing a full-time career. Get your hands on as many roles as you can in the project (Google is your friend), no matter how small and never cease growing! Hopefully, once you made it, you can give back to the community by answering questions for the newcomers. Good luck and enjoy the journey!
From R/AskMarketing
Posted by u/fSilva1994
4 days ago
“Any advice for recent grads stepping into Jr. CW/AD roles in Advertising?? Hi Guys, I am getting ready to graduate from Miami Ad School’s portfolio program as a copywriter. While I have nothing but amazing things to say about my time and experience at school, I get a bit anxious with the direction that the industry is headed— major downsizing. Lately, I tend to worry about the careers of my fellow classmates and I, as we try to get hired in agencies during these faltering times. Most agencies are even canceling internship programs this year due to Covid, which makes many students and creatives distraught about our careers, or lack there of. This goes out to all the creatives in the industry. What advice would you give us newbies trying to land agency jobs as jr. creatives?”
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