Hello,
I am 3 years out of school and only have a 3 month intership in the marketing department of a school. I was wondering what are some things you would recommend for someone who is trying to become a copywriter after being out of school for so long. I was looking into Chicago Portfolio School. Is that school any good …
Long out of school — should I go back in order to break in?
Career, EducationAnswered by Jancy on February 8, 2012
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Employment limbo: I quit my job before the next one was confirmed. HELP!
CareerAnswered by Jancy on February 7, 2012
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Dear Jancy,
Last week, I got an offer from the largest agency in Taiwan (hooray!) and then I resigned from my current agency.
Today, I got the letter saying they won’t proceed because the former creative director (the one I interviewed with) left.
Got stuck in the employment limbo.
What should I do at this point?
Ouch! First, as a matter of course, you should …
From screenwriting to ad writing: making the switch
CareerAnswered by Jancy on February 6, 2012
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I’m wondering how I would go about getting into and writing for an ad company? I’m a produced screenwriter… does that help my chances any?
There’s never been a better time to be a screenwriter who wants to get into advertising. Not so long ago, most creative directors would have been impressed with that, and probably a little bit envious, but …
AE to CW switch: scoring an internship before returning to school
Career, Copywriting, EducationAnswered by Jancy on January 11, 2012
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Hi there,
I have been working as an AE at my agency for about 1.5 years, but like many others, have decided to make the move to copywriting. I have a degree in business, a post grad in magazine publishing (I have worked at a couple magazines before), and have been doing some CW work with my CD for the last …
What about NZ’s Media Design School?
EducationAnswered by Jancy on January 4, 2012
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Dear Jancy,
While researching about Portfolio schools, I stumbled upon Media Design School ( Axis Ad school) Auckland. I’m eager to know your personal rating if you know about the school.
A quick search turned up a pretty impressive shout out to this school, a top ranking from Young Guns. Have a look at the article here.
We like these insurance ads.
And here’s their …
Get me out of this job!
CareerAnswered by Jancy on January 3, 2012
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Dear Jancy,
I am an Art Director, went to Humber College for Advertising and then Miami Ad School, interned at places like R/GA SF, Lowe NY & CPB Boulder. I recently got my first job as a Junior Designer in Toronto. Two things about this, they are using me quite like a graphic designer because I end up doing production and …
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'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.
