PartOfYourWorld posted...
Any advice on how to break into advertising? I dont mind tax accounting, but I would also like to try new things in life. I'm a good writer, can speak well, and look good in a suit but thats about all the ad experience I have (ie no experience).
Find/hire a graphic designer, and start building a mock portfolio. Basically, take several real brands/companies that need a new campaign, come up with various concepts with headlines (the most important thing for a writer), work with the designer to execute them, type up a little blurb about the problem/strategic approach/tactical execution, and then put it into a nice portfolio.
Then you need to send that out to every hiring manager/recruiter you can find, and hope they like it. If it's really good, they might start you as an entry-level copywriter somewhere. If it's good enough and they see potential, you might find a position as an intern/admin for the creative department. Either way, you'll make no money at first, but if you excel you will quickly be earning a great salary.
Also, you must live in New York or you won't find a job.
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