Read publications like Advertising Age (https://www.adage.com) and Adweek (https://www.adweek.com) to become familiar with advertising issues, trends, successes, and failures. Visit the CLIO Awards Web site (http://www.clios.com). CLIOs are given each year in a broad range of categories, from billboard and poster to radio and television/cinema; the site also has information about advertising and art schools, trade associations, and links to some of the trade magazines of the industry.
To gain practical business experience, become involved with advertising or promotion activities at your school for social events, sports events, political issues, or fund-raising events. If your school newspaper or year-book has paid advertising, offer to work in ad sales.
The competition for entry-level roles at leading advertising agencies is intense. Individuals who meet the criteria should submit their applications directly to the ad agencies they desire to work for. Some school placement offices may assist their students in finding positions. Private employment agencies, newspaper advertisements, and online career sites also offer job listings in this sector.
- Advertising Managers
- Advertising Workers
- Art Directors
- Business Managers
- Copywriters
- Demographers
- Desktop Publishing Specialists
- Digital Advertising Workers
- Digital Designers
- Digital Marketing Workers
- Fashion Photographers
- Food Photographers
- Graphic Designers
- Growth Hackers
- Illustrators
- Internet Marketing and Advertising Consultants
- Market Research Analysts
- Marketing Consultants
- Marketing Managers
- Media Planners and Buyers
- Media Relations Specialists
- Public Opinion Researchers
- Search Engine Optimization Specialists
- Social Media Influencers
- Songwriters
- Statisticians
- Telemarketers