Hi Ladies,
First of all i would like to thank you for starting such a great site. I got lots of advice by reading some of the old archives. I have been working as junior designer to senior art director in some of the big agencies for the past 13 years in both Asia and Europe. I quit my job and …
Big agency CDs won’t answer my emails… HELP!
CareerAnswered by Jancy on December 6, 2010
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An American Ad Grad in London (or elsewhere in Europe)
CareerAnswered by Jancy on November 22, 2010
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Dear Jancy: I’m an American ad student who wants to work in Europe.
I’m a grad student at Academy of Art University in San Francisco, but I’ve been thinking about possibly working in Europe when I graduate. The agencies I’ve been particularly interested in are Mother London, Fallon London, W+K London and W+K Amsterdam. I’m just curious about how the international …
Do I need client permission to put work on my site?
Career, ClientsAnswered by Jancy on November 1, 2010
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Hi Jancy,
Question, many creatives I know post work on their personal websites to promote their skillets (obvious), Im no different, I do have a site which has many samples though I feel they’re a bit Mickey Mousie nowadays, a bit dated and truly not too big a deal. This year has been great for me thus far. I’ve had the …
Is it too soon to consider other opportunities?
CareerAnswered by Jancy on October 26, 2010
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Hi Jancy,
I’m six months into my career as a CW working for a digital agency. My salary is laughable and the work isn’t very creative.
I recently received an offer to go work as an in-house Creative for a medium sized tech company.
Do you think moving to client-side this early in my career could be a misstep? Even if the salary …
Boss’ spouse is ruining the company. Help!
Agency Life, BossAnswered by Jancy on October 13, 2010
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I’m an Art Director at a small design agency run by a woman. She has operated the business successfully for over 15 years. She remarried 5 years back and brought her copy writing husband on board as the VP. Problem is he is dragging the business down. The quality of his work is rapidly declining, he’s becoming arrogant, and he …
Languishing in London vs. interning in Israel
CareerAnswered by Jancy on October 11, 2010
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Hi Jancy,
How are you guys? I’m an Art director in London (been here almost 3 years) I moved here after some experience in South Africa but I’m finding it so so hard to break into the advertising field here. I have been working as a designer for online gaming company (definitely not what I want to be doing)
Do you think …
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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.
