Search results matching tag 'help'

Advertising - How do you get into it and any other info would help!

2308664 — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:56:24 GMT

Hi everyone,

having studied Graphic Design as a degree at Salford Uni (hated my last year, had awful tutors - you'll know who I mean if you did that course!) and focusing on Advertising in the last year, I have always wanted to get into it.

I managed to get a design job after a year from graduating (I got a 2:2, 0.5 mark off 2:1 which they didn't give me - but that's another story), doing Corporate design work and have so for over 3 years nearly. It has been great to do it, learnt a lot but I now feel it's time to pursue Advertising next year.

So what I ask is if anyone could help me out in any way with advice please. Preferably any advertising agencies in Greater Manchester, what unique thing they did to get the job e.g sent a birthday cake to the boss of the company, interview techniques etc.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated and thanks in adavnce :)

Space planning in agencies

2371748 — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:47:00 GMT

We're space planning for a brand agency and considering ditching the traditional department seating structure (i.e. no areas for client service, creative and strategy) and mixing everyone up. Is this TOO idealistic or will it actually work? How will it impact the management of teams? Has anyone worked in this environment and what are your thoughts?

Is it at all possible to find a diamond in the rough?

2365557 — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:33:23 GMT

I'm about to embark on a major effort to get me a job in marketing in the North East but the internet is awash with sites offering vacancies and each promises to find "the right job for you." Are there any sites out there that anyone would recommend that really can cut through the clutter and have the widest selection of vacancies possible?

Secondly what is the best way of approaching potential employers that are not specifically advertising for positions. To work at Robson Brown in Newcastle would be a dream but is the managing director likely to pay attention if I submit an application to him?

Any ideas?