There are a few creatives whose advice I can't help but post here. One in particular is George Tannenbaum, writer of Ad Aged.
His post from yesterday is a must read for anyone just getting in to the business. And those who care about helping others break in.
It shows how getting your book into the right person's hands can help out enormously.
You never know who someone knows or who is currently looking for fresh talent. Even if you're clued in to hundreds of job boards and constantly pinging the carers page of your favorite agencies you just don't know.
If a senior creative ever offers to help you out and you don't take them up on that offer you are a fool. A fool I tell you!
Don't be afraid to reach out to older creatives either. It's a great way to strengthen your book if you can put up with the criticism. The first time my book got torn apart stung a little bit (hi Jason).
But it helped me get a handle on what the good work in my book was. And what was shit. In the end it was working on the holes in my book that helped me secure an internship.
All because I was willing to seek out help.
The last point is just be respectful of the people who help you out. They are doing you a favor and have been in advertising for a long time.
And maybe, just maybe, they'll be the reason you get a job.