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•I learned A LOTI learned A LOT. Not only about the industry . Not only about the industry but also about myself.but also about myself.
•Had LOTS of FUNHad LOTS of FUN. From fancy dress parties and . From fancy dress parties and getting to know the pubs around the office to getting to know the pubs around the office to developing a creative concept for a campaign, meeting developing a creative concept for a campaign, meeting clients or recording a video for a planning project.clients or recording a video for a planning project.
•Worked VERY HARDWorked VERY HARD…If you want to get the best of …If you want to get the best of the program, forget the 9-5! It’s all about commitment.the program, forget the 9-5! It’s all about commitment.
•Got to kwon very interesting peopleGot to kwon very interesting people
•To know myself betterTo know myself better. Identify the things you . Identify the things you are good at and work hard in improving the ones are good at and work hard in improving the ones you are not that great at.you are not that great at.•To discover the type of job I wanted to pursuitTo discover the type of job I wanted to pursuit. . Beware on this. It’s better to keep an open mentality Beware on this. It’s better to keep an open mentality rather than narrowing your chances. rather than narrowing your chances. •Good things come for those who waitGood things come for those who wait…By this I’m …By this I’m not suggesting you to stay in the couch waiting for the not suggesting you to stay in the couch waiting for the holly spirit to grant you a miracle. It won’t happen, holly spirit to grant you a miracle. It won’t happen, believe me I tried. believe me I tried. •Socializing is keySocializing is key…As long as you stay true to who …As long as you stay true to who you are. There’s always people that will be interested in you are. There’s always people that will be interested in YOU. Keep looking for them.YOU. Keep looking for them.
•Keep your eyes & ears open at all timesKeep your eyes & ears open at all times. Listen, . Listen, Learn and Adapt.Learn and Adapt.
•A JOBA JOB
•Real understanding of agency lifeReal understanding of agency life. Bear in . Bear in mind that each agency works differently.mind that each agency works differently.
•More Work experience More Work experience (Placement at other (Placement at other agencies)agencies)
•A List of contacts A List of contacts
•FriendsFriends
•Ask questions. Once you get used to do it, asking will become natural.
•Talk to others about your plans… Who knows, maybe a once in lifetime opportunity may be around the corner.
•If you are new to the industry, read the IPA website. You’ll find all the answers about agencies there (e.g. types, job roles, etc)
•Think One Step Ahead. If you want a job in this industry think of anything you can do now to get where you want to (e.g. ask for feedback, get your CV revised, etc)
• Keep yourself informed as to what is happening in the industry. Websites, blogs & Campaign magazine are good sources of information.
• Knowledge comes from everywhere even from an excel sheet. Don’t dismiss things because they are not your favorite.
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Work together
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Would I show this to Mum?
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Adah Parris = Legend
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