Here’s my situation.
I returned to school three years after graduating in an industry that really isn’t looking too sweet. I took a few Art Direction courses that would help me figure out what my book should look like. After the book was “done” , I approached only a handful of CDs and I got some good comments on how to …
I can’t afford to work an unpaid internship. What do I do?
CareerAnswered by Jancy on October 15, 2004
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Two CDs, two differing opinions —who should I listen to?
Career, CreativityAnswered by Jancy on October 15, 2004
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Just a simple (or not so simple) question. With the help of two local CDs and an Art Director I’ve been re-vamping my book and to my amazement, the new one and the old one are like night and day. But here is the question…
When showing material to these guys prior to printing and putting them into my book, I …
Should I hold out for a “good” agency, or start my career at a “hack” one?
CareerAnswered by Jancy on October 15, 2004
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I am just out of school and don’t want to take a job doing crappy work at a hack shop. If I stay there a year or two my book will be full of garbage and I won’t have anything to show for my time there. So my question is, should I hold out for a good job outta school …
Advertising or graphic design? Which career should I choose?
UncategorizedAnswered by Jancy on October 15, 2004
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I discovered IHAVEANIDEA about a year and a half ago and I adore the site. I have been studying for the past two years for my diploma in fine arts and I am now a first year design student at OCAD. It was actually this site that helped me decided to attend OCAD. I am registered to major in advertising …
Do I need ad school to be a copywriter?
Career, Copywriting, EducationAnswered by Jancy on October 2, 2004
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Hats off to you both for your time and effort responding to so many questions.
I am in my 30′s, looking to switch careers, and enter the creative field as a copywriter. I’m very passionate about advertising and copywriting, and I am working hard on spec ads for my portfolio.
I haven’t attended any classes, but I have read a lot of …
Why do so many internships seem like sweatshops?
EthicsAnswered by Jancy on October 2, 2004
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Since the “internship” issue has been recently sparked here, I would like to dig a little deeper;
As much as an unpaid placement could turn into starting career opportunity for some… for others it becomes a repeated struggle for survival.
Where is the morale in this biz? I won’t mention any names, but some agencies’ CDs are taking lots of young-guns on …
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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.
