I have about six months of copywriting experience at a marketing firm, and am now looking for other opportunities. (As in actual “advertising agencies”.)
What sort of salary figure can I throw out at potential employers during the interview process? (I was getting paid 30K at my last work.)
I don’t want to shoot too high …
Talking salary in a junior interview
SalaryAnswered by Jancy on July 12, 2007
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Can a designer’s book land me an AD job?
Art Direction, Career, DesignAnswered by Jancy on June 28, 2007
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I’m a recent graphic design grad, interested in becoming an AD. If you are interested in working for an ad agency does your portfolio work have to be strictly ads?
My portfolio isn’t specific to advertising, it has some logos, package design and some ads. I have plenty of ideas for ads and was wondering …
I think I’m losing my touch as a writer
Career, Copywriting, CreativityAnswered by Jancy on June 11, 2007
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Mine is a topic of creative regression. I have a three year experience as a copywriter. And I’m currently in my second agency. Initially I was touted as a very talented copywriter. With my first agency I did some really good stuff and moved on here as this is a better agency. …
What’s the best two-year ad program?
EducationAnswered by Jancy on June 1, 2007
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Reading that last letter made me ponder, which programs, of the heavily advertised two years schools, do you suggest? Which departments are leading in the field?
Top of the class is VCU Adcenter. Check out their school at http://www.adcenter.vcu.edu
I thought a production job was a way in the door
CareerAnswered by Jancy on June 1, 2007
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I was an AD graduate from an ad school over two years ago . A while after graduation I landed a production job that i thought would get my foot in the door but 1.5 years later I am no where. My book is stale, I neglected to keep in good touch with anyone, …
I’m a teacher, but my true calling is advertising
Career, EducationAnswered by Jancy on May 30, 2007
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I’m a complete mess! I’m have a BFA in studio arts, and a Masters in Education (with an emphasis on developing creativity and thinking skills) and I teach middle school, but I loath teaching. I want to become a professional creative, but I can’t make up my mind! I love contemporary …
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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.
