Hi Jancy, I am an intermediate/senior level creative working in a small agency. I had previously hired a jr. on to help out with some tasks. Over the past year that this jr. has been at the agency, he/she has completely changed roles, taking on the same title as I and I am no longer in charge of his/her role …
The junior I hired might be being primed to replace me — HELP!
October 15, 2012 # 10:57 am # Agency Life, Career, Management # No CommentDo agencies drug-test before hiring? If that’s the case, well, uh…
September 6, 2012 # 11:23 am # Career # No CommentHi Jancy,
I had a question as whether ad agencies drug test. I really don’t mean to sound like a weirdo but I consider myself an open-minded person and assumed it was accepted in the industry. I just got a job offer on the account side with DDB (an Omnicom company) and I’m a little worried because I read somewhere on …
Will not finishing ad school hurt my chances to work in the US?
August 29, 2012 # 12:22 pm # Career, Education # No CommentHey Jancy,
I’m currently interning in Canada as an art director. I have 1 more year of school, but am hearing mixed advice. Some are telling me to go back to school, especially if I one day want to work in the US. They say degrees make it easier to get a VISA and Degrees are much more important in the …
I’m not getting the mentorship I need nor the money I deserve — HELP!
August 28, 2012 # 12:00 pm # Boss, Career, Salary # No CommentDear Jancy,
I am a planner at a digital shop and have been at the agency for a little over two years. My role was very small when I started, with no mentorship or guidance. I wasn’t happy and changed things by taking initiative, talked to account/creative folks and immersed myself fully in projects. Some of the work I was part …
Looking to quit “mean girls” shop, but don’t wish to burn bridges — HELP!
August 20, 2012 # 10:30 am # Agency Life, Boss, Career # No CommentHey Jancy,
I’ve come with a predicament that I may or may not be common in the industry. I was hired from my internship as a junior, so I couldn’t be more thankful to my seniors. But now that’s in been a year, I’ve been exploring other options and different clients.
The only thing is that I’m scared to even think about …
Portfolio schools are too expensive! Can I skip them?
July 23, 2012 # 9:46 am # Career, Education # No CommentAre portfolio schools really necessary?
I’ve looked into going, but, for one they are way too expensive! And only the loans offered are private loans at ridiculous interest rates.
I want to break into copywriting, and currently work for a small niche agency on the client side.
I’ve been creating spec work just using publisher and a little bit of photoshop.
I’ve heard of …
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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.
