First off, just wanted to say thanks for writing an awesome book.
Last year I fell into a copywriting position on the client side and discovered, to my great surprise, that I loved it! Now I’m considering a jump to an agency to keep my career moving forward.
The problem is I’m concerned I’ve done everything backwards. I have no background in …
Looking to break in with a book, a BA, and little else. Help!
July 27, 2010 # 5:55 pm # Career # No CommentTwo years out of school, still no job. What do I do?
July 21, 2010 # 11:44 am # Career # No CommentWhere do I go from here?
I graduated May 08 with a BS in Advertising from the Texas Creative program, all set with a portfolio to start my career.
Naturally, my timing was bad with the economic climate. I’ve been doing my best to wait it out and have done a few internships to keep myself up to date. But it’s been …
Toronto vs. Vancouver: which is the better career choice?
July 20, 2010 # 2:04 pm # Career # No CommentWhat do you think of working in Vancouver vs Toronto? Let’s say we’re comparing the top creative shops in each city.
My concerns about Vancouver shops are that even though there may be some awesome creative opportunities, those creative opportunities are only for smaller, more local brands. In Toronto, it’s harder to do good work, but at least you …
Go back to school, or try my luck making a portfolio?
July 20, 2010 # 1:53 pm # Career, Education # No CommentI am 24 and I have been working for three years in a web design agency. But as the years pass I have a great intereset in advertising, as I design some campaign web sites. I was studying at the University at Turkey but I quit in my second year. Now I’m searching for copywriting jobs, but all agencies are …
The fine line between a portfolio that’s too “safe” and too “out there”?
July 20, 2010 # 1:41 pm # Career, Creativity # No CommentOver the past two weeks I have been working with the advice a CD gave me and as well cultivating some new campaigns to help beef up my portfolio. Through this I have come across a reappearing question that I have yet to have answered. I have found that the number one advice CD’s give aspiring creatives is to take …
I’m sick of advertising, how do I make the (costly) leap to animation?
March 31, 2010 # 3:44 pm # Career # One CommentI am a writer with five years of experience, good brands in my portfolio, good salary and good work in my portfolio but no awards.
I am sick and tired of advertising (maybe because I loved it so much once upon a time).
I want to switch to animation. But in order to go to a good animation school, I need a …
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About Jancy
'Jancy' is Janet Kestin and Nancy Vonk, Co-Founders of Swim, a unique “creative leadership training lab for advertising creatives and marketers.” Prior to Swim, Jancy was globally renowned as the Co-Chief Creative Officers of Ogilvy & Mather Toronto, a position they held for thirteen of the twenty years they were a creative duo at the agency. Over the years they've racked up Cannes Lions, Clios, One Show pencils and CA credits, and have lead their shop to two Cannes Lions Grand Prix and a Grand Clio. They've judged CA, Cannes, D&AD, the One Show, the Clios and other prestigious award shows. Creativity named them two of the top 50 creative people of 2008. Known for their outspoken, no-bullshit style and a passion for mentoring juniors, they're ready to give you advice if you're ready to take it.
