How Do You Get A Job At An Advertising Agency As A Copywriter?
Writing at an advertising agency can be a fun and creatively rewarding career. Getting your foot in the door, however, can be more difficult than it seems. Following these steps can help you greatly in your advertising job search. Create a portfolio. The single most important factor in your search for a copywriting job is your portfolio. A portfolio is a ‘book’ or folder filled with your best advertising work. This is what agencies look at most when hiring writers. Make sure your’s is amazing. You will also want to create a ‘mini’ version of your portfolio – this is the version you will send to agencies. (See my article on creating a portfolio for details.) Make your resume. Your resume is the second most important thing to work on when looking for a copywriting job. There are many opinions on the best way to format a resume, so research the web for samples, and decide what style(s) work best for you. In general, it is advised to use this ordering of sections: 1.Name/Contact Info 2.Sho
