Hey 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 …
Looking to quit “mean girls” shop, but don’t wish to burn bridges — HELP!
Agency Life, Boss, CareerAnswered by Jancy on August 20, 2012
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Portfolio schools are too expensive! Can I skip them?
Career, EducationAnswered by Jancy on July 23, 2012
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Are 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 …
My spec work is better than the real work my agency has me doing — HELP!
Agency Life, CareerAnswered by Jancy on July 20, 2012
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Hi Jancy,
I’m a junior copywriter and I’ve been around for about a year and a half. I’ve got myself into a full-time gig at an agency that talks a good game, but I STILL haven’t done any REAL work that’s book worthy!
If I want to impress other CDs, I should be doing work that isn’t spec, but the real work …
Can I make a career shift from accounts to concepting?
CareerAnswered by Jancy on July 19, 2012
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Hi Jancy,
I am a recent college graduate that was lucky in landing a job at a great agency before I was out of school. I have a degree in Advertising and Design but accepted a job on the account side seeing as how I was not sure I had the skill level to design in an agency.
I am very passionate …
I’m getting burnt out from building my book!
CareerAnswered by Jancy on July 18, 2012
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Hi Jancy
I just graduated from Humber College’s postgrad copywriting program and I have been hunting for an internship for the past two months. I felt my portfolio wasn’t strong enough yet when I finished, so I’ve seen a few senior copywriters and a few CD’s to get their feedback to improve my book. I’ve been told I have a lot …
My old agency stripped my name from the credits of my work — HELP!
Career, Competitions, EthicsAnswered by Jancy on July 17, 2012
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Dear Jancy,
I just switched from a big agency to a small agency after my creative director was laid off.
Recently, I found out that the big agency was entering one of the last projects I worked on and finished into award shows but the entry doesn’t include me or any of the other people who left the agency once the project …
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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.
