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Pick Me: Breaking Into Advertising and Staying There
Pick Me: Breaking Into Advertising and Staying There
Pick Me: Breaking Into Advertising and Staying There
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Pick Me: Breaking Into Advertising and Staying There

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Advertising is a fantastic industry, but actually getting a job (or even your foot in the door) can seem next to impossible. Whether you're a student or a young professional loaded with questions, this one-of-a-kind guide shows you how to land a job and how to thrive once you're in and the pressure is on. Authors Nancy Vonk and Janet Kestin are seasoned creative directors and longtime creative partners. In Pick Me, these industry leaders answer your toughest ad career questions, like: Is advertising right for me? How do I build a killer portfolio? How do I get an interview with the elusive creative director? Should I accept an unpaid internship? How do I find the right partner? How do I beat creative block? How do I avoid burnout? Plus, fourteen industry superstars share their insights and explain how they broke into the business. You'll hear from Bob Barrie, Rick Boyko, David Droga, Mark Fenske, Neil French, Sally Hogshead, Mike Hughes, Shane Hutton, Brian Millar, Tom Monahan, Chuck Porter, Bob Scarpelli, Chris Staples, and Lorraine Tao. Forget the clichs this is advertising as it really is. If you're hell-bent on making it, this informative guide will put you on track for a career in one of the most exciting businesses on the planet.
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Release dateDec 14, 2010
ISBN9781118040416
Pick Me: Breaking Into Advertising and Staying There
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Nancy Vonk

JANET KESTIN and NANCY VONK spent thirteen years as co-chief creative officers of Ogilvy & Mather Toronto. They delivered world-beating results for global brands like Unilever and Kraft, including Cannes Grand Prix-winning work for Dove's Campaign for Real Beauty and a Grand Clio for "Diamond Shreddies." They are the authors of Pick Me, the ad industry advice column "Ask Jancy" and frequent contributors to several publications, including Fast Company. In 2012, they were named among Ad Age's 100 Most Influential Women in Advertising. Now with Swim, their new creative leadership lab, they approach leadership training a little differently. Well, a lot differently. Visit them online at http://swimprogram.ca/.

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