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Career Advice – AdLib https://templeadlib.com The Experiences of Temple Advertising Students Wed, 06 Nov 2019 23:28:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://kleinsites-media.s3.amazonaws.com/sites/32/2022/11/26141900/cropped-TempleT_Box_Red-32x32.png Career Advice – AdLib https://templeadlib.com 32 32 Play hard, Network harder https://templeadlib.com/play-hard-network-harder/ https://templeadlib.com/play-hard-network-harder/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2018 17:58:08 +0000 https://smcsites.com/adlib/?p=18511 I found my internship at a rooftop party hosted by Larry Fitzgerald in Phoenix, Arizona. The route to my internship was very unconventional, but a story worth telling. I am a senior at Temple University majoring in Advertising on an art direction track with a minor in entrepreneurship. I am deeply rooted into the fine arts, beginning my college career at Tyler School of Art. Although art is no…

]]> https://templeadlib.com/play-hard-network-harder/feed/ 1 Clichés Are Cliché For A Reason https://templeadlib.com/cliches-are-cliche-for-a-reason/ https://templeadlib.com/cliches-are-cliche-for-a-reason/#respond Fri, 12 Dec 2014 20:19:01 +0000 https://smcsites.com/adlib/?p=15733 During the course of my internship this semester I’ve learned that although cliches are annoying – some are true. ————– “Confidence Is Key” Confidence is a weird thing, sometimes you might not realize you’ve lost it until you are called to do something or are being relied on. During my internship I had to regain confidence in my work and ability to present it. Everyday whether it was my best…

]]> https://templeadlib.com/cliches-are-cliche-for-a-reason/feed/ 0 I.N.T.E.R.N. https://templeadlib.com/i-n-t-e-r-n/ https://templeadlib.com/i-n-t-e-r-n/#respond Fri, 12 Dec 2014 20:13:15 +0000 https://smcsites.com/adlib/?p=15775 The way that you picture an intern before you have an internship yourself is pretty different than what it’s actually like. I remember hearing upperclassmen friends stress the importance of punctuality, always asking what more you can do to help, and being outgoing, and so on. It’s clear that they were onto something, because many of these friends are now recent graduates and happily working…

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]]> https://templeadlib.com/i-n-t-e-r-n/feed/ 0 The Total Flop https://templeadlib.com/the-total-flop/ https://templeadlib.com/the-total-flop/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2014 14:53:34 +0000 https://smcsites.com/adlib/?p=15495 I recently attended the event that was intended to be my main project for the length of my internship with the event planning shop, Station Avenue Productions. Many hours went into organizing this women’s wellness retreat held at Borgata’s Water Club in Atlantic City last Sunday. The program was complete with a yoga session, energetic motivational speakers, massages, and a luncheon.

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]]> https://templeadlib.com/the-total-flop/feed/ 1 Make Things Happen https://templeadlib.com/make-things-happen/ https://templeadlib.com/make-things-happen/#respond Tue, 21 Oct 2014 20:18:32 +0000 https://smcsites.com/adlib/?p=15426 For all underclassmen who still haven’t found an internship, do not fret. It will all fall into place. As a freshman, one of the first things I did was join TAC (Temple Ad Club). It was enlightening, getting to hear from all the industry professionals who came in to speak to us about the cool things they’ve done. It also made me nervous about the future. All of these awesome…

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]]> https://templeadlib.com/make-things-happen/feed/ 0 Overcoming Obstacles and Making Use of Your Time https://templeadlib.com/overcoming-obstacles-and-making-use-of-your-time/ https://templeadlib.com/overcoming-obstacles-and-making-use-of-your-time/#respond Sun, 11 May 2014 07:00:32 +0000 https://smc.temple.edu/adlib/?p=15092 VS. I have been interning with the Philadelphia Virtual Academy since January. The goal was to bring in students from competitors and increase enrollment and awareness. I went into the interview with a lot of ideas about what could be done to meet these goals, and was really excited to put them into action once I was hired. However, I hadn’t realized how often you come across obstacles in the…

]]> https://templeadlib.com/overcoming-obstacles-and-making-use-of-your-time/feed/ 0 Getting Involved, Getting Excited https://templeadlib.com/getting-involved-getting-excited/ https://templeadlib.com/getting-involved-getting-excited/#respond Sun, 11 May 2014 06:52:31 +0000 https://smc.temple.edu/adlib/?p=15077 I used to be an education major so when I switched to advertising, although I love it, I missed having the chance to work with kids. For this reason, I was really excited when I saw an email come through last semester about a marketing internship with the Philadelphia Virtual Academy, a part of the School District of Philadelphia. This passion came through in my interview and I got the position.

]]> https://templeadlib.com/getting-involved-getting-excited/feed/ 0 Insightful and Fulfilling https://templeadlib.com/insightful-and-fulfilling/ https://templeadlib.com/insightful-and-fulfilling/#respond Tue, 06 Aug 2013 19:00:21 +0000 https://smc.temple.edu/adlib/?p=14511 Shayne Maister here. My summer internship at Agency|51 has been a very rewarding and fulfilling experience. I’ve learned so much about the advertising industry and how I can contribute to the industry by tapping into different skill sets I had not explored prior to embarking on my internship journey. I wanted to use this post to talk about one specific account I worked on…

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]]> https://templeadlib.com/insightful-and-fulfilling/feed/ 0 I’m done with my internship… Now what?! https://templeadlib.com/im-done-with-my-internship-now-what/ https://templeadlib.com/im-done-with-my-internship-now-what/#respond Tue, 14 May 2013 16:40:19 +0000 https://smc.temple.edu/adlib/?p=14218 It’s a scary thought for a lot of seniors when the end of the school year finally approaches. All the credits are completed, the works handed in, the exams are graded, the internship comes to an end and now it’s time to enter the real world. A lot of graduating seniors still might not know exactly what they’re doing and it’s a scary thought. Being a transfer student my sophomore year and changing…

]]> https://templeadlib.com/im-done-with-my-internship-now-what/feed/ 0 Prerequisites for Success https://templeadlib.com/prerequisites-for-success/ https://templeadlib.com/prerequisites-for-success/#respond Sun, 05 May 2013 21:09:28 +0000 https://smc.temple.edu/adlib/?p=14137 Back during the cold, long days of last winter, I was on a mission to acquire an internship for this semester (that is winding down, ever so quickly!) I stumbled across Skai Blue Media, a PR firm in Midtown Village, and started doing some research on the company. Before I was even interviewed for the position, I got the impression that Skai Blue Media’s successful reputation came as a result of…

]]> https://templeadlib.com/prerequisites-for-success/feed/ 0 The Top 5 Things I Learned During my Internship https://templeadlib.com/the-top-5-things-i-learned-during-my-internship/ https://templeadlib.com/the-top-5-things-i-learned-during-my-internship/#comments Sun, 05 May 2013 21:07:01 +0000 https://smc.temple.edu/adlib/?p=14143 I am sad to say my time here at Harmelin is coming to a close. I have really enjoyed getting to know the media buyers and planners and, of course, my fellow interns. As I am preparing to say goodbye, I have developed a short list of the top 5 most important things I’ve learned here. 1. I love media buying & planning. I was told that the point of an internship is to feel out a potential job and…

]]> https://templeadlib.com/the-top-5-things-i-learned-during-my-internship/feed/ 1 The Dark Side of Unpaid Internships https://templeadlib.com/the-dark-side-of-unpaid-internships/ https://templeadlib.com/the-dark-side-of-unpaid-internships/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2013 02:04:05 +0000 https://smc.temple.edu/adlib/?p=13890 Time and time again I have heard horror stories about interns being overworked and underpaid at their internships. In fields like advertising and marketing, participating in unpaid internships is virtually a necessity, both to get experience, and to get your foot in the door. But in this economy, many companies are all too willing to take advantage of the free labor that eager students have to…

]]> https://templeadlib.com/the-dark-side-of-unpaid-internships/feed/ 1 “No” doesn’t mean “Never.” Sometimes, it just means “Later…” https://templeadlib.com/no-doesnt-mean-never-sometimes-it-just-means-later/ https://templeadlib.com/no-doesnt-mean-never-sometimes-it-just-means-later/#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:50:42 +0000 https://smc.temple.edu/adlib/?p=13811 This is my first semester of senior year and I have finally landed my first internship, at Harmelin Media in Bala Cynwyd, PA! Now, if I have learned one thing about the arduous process of getting someone to hire you, it’s that you should never take no for an answer. If you want to work somewhere, and you get rejected, do not give up. I know it’s been said a million times before…

]]> https://templeadlib.com/no-doesnt-mean-never-sometimes-it-just-means-later/feed/ 3 3 Things to Know About Interning in Advertising https://templeadlib.com/3-things-to-know-about-interning-in-advertising/ https://templeadlib.com/3-things-to-know-about-interning-in-advertising/#respond Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:26:22 +0000 https://smc.temple.edu/adlib/?p=13648 I’ve learned a few valuable lessons in my internships, and I hope these three things will be helpful to anyone beginning an internship in advertising. Ask questions In the beginning of an internship it is often intimidating to ask questions. You might be afraid of annoying your boss or sounding stupid. Sometimes you might think the time for asking questions has passed or that you’ve already…

]]> https://templeadlib.com/3-things-to-know-about-interning-in-advertising/feed/ 0 The AD industry: Stress, but Great Rewards https://templeadlib.com/the-ad-industry-stress-but-great-rewards/ https://templeadlib.com/the-ad-industry-stress-but-great-rewards/#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:55:20 +0000 https://smc.temple.edu/adlib/?p=13384 Throughout my whole experience as an account service intern at Tag Strategies, the internship has taught me how valuable it is to apply the knowledge you learned from the classroom into the real world. It has also taught me that every branding firm and agency is different. Whether its big, small, or medium sized, each agency has a different goal. What I really like about Tag Strategies is its…

]]> https://templeadlib.com/the-ad-industry-stress-but-great-rewards/feed/ 1 Discoveries & Some Helpful Tips – Interning at Tag https://templeadlib.com/discoveries-some-helpful-tips-interning-at-tag/ https://templeadlib.com/discoveries-some-helpful-tips-interning-at-tag/#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:57:53 +0000 https://smc.temple.edu/adlib/?p=13333 It is more than halfway through my account service internship at Tag Strategies and it has been an eye-opening experience for me. I was excited on the first day yet nervous not knowing what I was getting myself into. Since the first day to now, I have learned and practiced everything from: tracking and purchasing orders for client products stages of the creative process the writing style for…

]]> https://templeadlib.com/discoveries-some-helpful-tips-interning-at-tag/feed/ 1 SHESAYS, A Global Creative Network for Women https://templeadlib.com/shesays-a-global-creative-network-for-women/ https://templeadlib.com/shesays-a-global-creative-network-for-women/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 00:01:33 +0000 https://www.templeadlib.com/?p=12597 I’ve stumbled upon an interesting website called SheSays, an award winning organization (London based), promoting free mentorship and events for women who aspire to work in the creative advertising and marketing industries. What I like about this site is it gives information and updates on the latest events relating to the advertising business. They are also based in NYC, Melbourne, Toronto…

]]> https://templeadlib.com/shesays-a-global-creative-network-for-women/feed/ 1 G2 Agency in NYC https://templeadlib.com/g2-agency-in-nyc/ https://templeadlib.com/g2-agency-in-nyc/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 11:58:24 +0000 https://www.templeadlib.com/?p=12547 With a recent visit to one of the world’s top advertising agencies, G2 was absolutely a thrill! The main headquarters office is located right in the heart of NYC. What can get better than that? G2 is an integrated marketing services network agency under Grey Global Group. For those of you who don’t know who Grey is…Grey Global Group is part of the WPP Group which operates many of the best…

]]> https://templeadlib.com/g2-agency-in-nyc/feed/ 3 Connect Philadelphia, A Networking Opportunity! https://templeadlib.com/connect-philadelphia-a-networking-opportunity/ https://templeadlib.com/connect-philadelphia-a-networking-opportunity/#respond Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:16:13 +0000 https://www.templeadlib.com/?p=10998 St. Joseph’s University is hosting an exclusive event for college students who are looking to network and look for career opportunities! Among the list of confirmed employers/organizations, I saw that the Brownstein Group will be attending! The Brownstein Group is a large brand communication firm specializing in advertising, digital, branding, and public relations right here in Philadelphia!

]]> https://templeadlib.com/connect-philadelphia-a-networking-opportunity/feed/ 0 Philly AD Club’s Job Genius Bars, A Must Go! https://templeadlib.com/philly-ad-clubs-job-genius-bars-a-must-go/ https://templeadlib.com/philly-ad-clubs-job-genius-bars-a-must-go/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:08:56 +0000 https://www.templeadlib.com/?p=10582 Do you need an internship? Do you want a job? Or, do you want to do some exploring? Attend Philly AD Club’s Job Genius Bars, an event that gives college students a chance to participate in interactive sessions, hear job searching tips, talk to “geniuses” in the industry, and gain more knowledge on how to be one step closer to their dream career. If you’re looking for expert advice on your…

]]> https://templeadlib.com/philly-ad-clubs-job-genius-bars-a-must-go/feed/ 1 Tiny Anchors https://templeadlib.com/tiny-anchors/ https://templeadlib.com/tiny-anchors/#respond Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:53:09 +0000 https://www.templeadlib.com/?p=10528 Tiny Anchors is a creative inspiration blog started by Brooke Mousitis of Brooke Courtney Photography in my hometown of Lancaster, PA. “My goal is not to have the best blog out there, for there are tons of similar blogs, or to have a million followers. I just want to be able to look back at the end of every year and see what what projects I was working on and what was inspiring me at the time.

]]> https://templeadlib.com/tiny-anchors/feed/ 0 I’ll Take the Small Agency Roll Please https://templeadlib.com/ill-take-the-small-agency-roll-please/ https://templeadlib.com/ill-take-the-small-agency-roll-please/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:22:55 +0000 https://www.templeadlib.com/?p=10056 This past week I completed my first week of my second internship at Maiden Media. Three words: I Love It! It’s a small shop tucked away in the chic-ness of Olde City but once you step inside you quickly realize there is nothing small about Maiden Media. A creative agency that focuses on digital media (websites, social media, and creative) Maiden Media is for those who thrive on hash tags, gifs…

]]> https://templeadlib.com/ill-take-the-small-agency-roll-please/feed/ 5 Campus Philly Presents: Createadelphia https://templeadlib.com/campus-philly-presents-createadelphia/ https://templeadlib.com/campus-philly-presents-createadelphia/#respond Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:50:33 +0000 https://www.templeadlib.com/?p=7785 You got creative. Now it’s time to get an internship. The first ever creative industry fair, exclusively for current college students interested in various fields of design, including: Graphic Arts, Fashion, Entertainment, Environmental and Arts & Culture. Discover internship opportunities, network with regional professionals and gain valuable advice and insights from some of Philadelphia’s…

]]> https://templeadlib.com/campus-philly-presents-createadelphia/feed/ 0 about: JESSICA HISCHE designer, letterer, and illustrator https://templeadlib.com/about-jessica-hische-designer-letterer-and-illustrator/ https://templeadlib.com/about-jessica-hische-designer-letterer-and-illustrator/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:07:38 +0000 https://www.templeadlib.com/?p=7749 I recently discovered this amazing designer, Jessica Hische. She is amazing at lettering (drawing her own type), design, and illustration. She is only 5 years out of college and has an absolutely amazing and very impressive portfolio. Her work has been featured in many publications like Entertainment weekly, New York Magazine, People Magazine, O Magazine, and Wired Magazine (just to name a few).

]]> https://templeadlib.com/about-jessica-hische-designer-letterer-and-illustrator/feed/ 1 MAY 19: The ADCP wants you to *EXPOSE* yourself. https://templeadlib.com/may-19-the-adcp-wants-you-to-expose-yourself/ https://templeadlib.com/may-19-the-adcp-wants-you-to-expose-yourself/#respond Fri, 13 May 2011 17:34:47 +0000 https://www.templeadlib.com/?p=6282 Creative, exposed to a city filled with voyeuristic agencies. MAY 19th :: PORTFOLIO REVIEW!!!!! Can you handle the truth about your art? Put it on display in front of critics that will play no favorites and spare no punches? There’s a harsh reality to this industry. Not everyone “has it.” Are you willing to lay it on the line, let your work speak for itself? No back stories, no “the client…

]]> https://templeadlib.com/may-19-the-adcp-wants-you-to-expose-yourself/feed/ 0 The little things in life. https://templeadlib.com/the-little-things-in-life/ https://templeadlib.com/the-little-things-in-life/#respond Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:16:14 +0000 https://www.templeadlib.com/?p=5480 At my current internship at Philly Magazine I’ve gotten the opportunity to meet a lot of great people (see my last blog about networking) and learn a ton of tools that will help me in the future. Because it is a magazine, I’ve learned about making media kits, tracking down leads, maintaining advertising clients with recap books, etc. You know, magazine ad sales stuff. But I’ve also learned some…

]]> https://templeadlib.com/the-little-things-in-life/feed/ 0 Writing Your “About Me” Page https://templeadlib.com/writing-your-about-me-page/ https://templeadlib.com/writing-your-about-me-page/#respond Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:29:50 +0000 https://www.templeadlib.com/?p=4274 It’s a good idea to have some sort of online presence outside of Facebook. A blog is an excellent way to showcase your unique tastes and talents. Every blog has (or should have) an About Me page. This allows users to get a quick insight into you and your background. Even if you don’t create a blog, chances are you’re going to have to define yourself some time in the near future.

]]> https://templeadlib.com/writing-your-about-me-page/feed/ 0 Temple Ad Alum Jason Grandelli Speaks on Interactive Media https://templeadlib.com/temple-ad-alum-jason-grandelli-speaks-on-interactive-media/ https://templeadlib.com/temple-ad-alum-jason-grandelli-speaks-on-interactive-media/#respond Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:45:55 +0000 https://smc.temple.edu/ad-lib/?p=2568 Yesterday, we had the pleasure of getting some insights about interactive media and how we could make the most of our tracks. Our Creative Thinking professor, Kimberly Cassady, invited another guest speaker. Last time we had Mr. Ken Cills of Machinery Philly. This time we got to meet Mr. Jason Grandelli. Kim and Jason are both Temple alumni and classmates hailing from our very own ad program just…

]]> https://templeadlib.com/temple-ad-alum-jason-grandelli-speaks-on-interactive-media/feed/ 0 Fact or Myth? Paid Internships Do Not Exist https://templeadlib.com/fact-or-myth-paid-internships-do-not-exsit/ https://templeadlib.com/fact-or-myth-paid-internships-do-not-exsit/#comments Sat, 06 Nov 2010 21:07:14 +0000 https://smc.temple.edu/ad-lib/?p=2396 Get over it. Paid internships do not exist. You’re destined to spend at least three months of your life getting coffee, making copies, and picking up your boss’s laundry for free. Right? Wrong. Paid internships are everywhere if you know where to look. I’m not going to say they aren’t competitive, they are, but they do exist. But, only looking on your college career center database isn’t…

]]> https://templeadlib.com/fact-or-myth-paid-internships-do-not-exsit/feed/ 6 TAC Meetings https://templeadlib.com/tac-meetings/ https://templeadlib.com/tac-meetings/#respond Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:36:08 +0000 https://smc.temple.edu/ad-lib/?p=2118 Yesterday, TAC members got to enjoy a Q&A panel about internships from its very own members. The panel was very informative and diverse. From internships in Philly, to Chicago, and even Australia, the insights were invaluable. A few tips I picked out: Take initiative– make projects for yourself or just do something without asking, it shows a lot about your character and drive.

]]> https://templeadlib.com/tac-meetings/feed/ 0 Brain Drain pt1: Does it help or hurt? https://templeadlib.com/brain-drain-pt1-does-it-help-or-hurt/ https://templeadlib.com/brain-drain-pt1-does-it-help-or-hurt/#respond Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:43:37 +0000 https://smc.temple.edu/ad-lib/?p=1056 I keep tabs on certain opinions that I hear in my classes. Of the people who actually have an idea of what they’d like to do in advertising and where they’d like to go, I can’t help but notice that quite a few of them are only interested in the top companies. “If I can’t work for Ogilvy I don’t wanna live!” I know that’s a bit dramatic, but there are students who feel this way (to some extent).

]]> https://templeadlib.com/brain-drain-pt1-does-it-help-or-hurt/feed/ 0 Advertising’s role in magazines https://templeadlib.com/advertisings-role-in-magazines/ https://templeadlib.com/advertisings-role-in-magazines/#respond Tue, 20 Apr 2010 05:24:30 +0000 https://smc.temple.edu/ad-lib/?p=1015 There are many different directions you can go with a degree in advertising. One exciting job possibility in the world of advertising is working at a magazine. To get a perspective on what this would be like, I got to interview Kayla Mayhew, 21, who is currently interning at Philadelphia Style Magazine. DW: “Where are you currently interning?” KM: “Philadelphia Style Magazine.” DW: “How…

]]> https://templeadlib.com/advertisings-role-in-magazines/feed/ 0 Get the scoop on account management possibilities! https://templeadlib.com/get-the-scoop-on-account-management-possibilities/ https://templeadlib.com/get-the-scoop-on-account-management-possibilities/#respond Tue, 20 Apr 2010 05:21:21 +0000 https://smc.temple.edu/ad-lib/?p=1020 To get a glimpse at the account management and research aspect of advertising, I recently interviewed William Cook, 21. He is currently a student in the account management track here at Temple, and shared some great advice on this area of the industry, and what you can do with it. DW: “Where are you currently interning?” WC: “Finch Brands” DW: “How did you find out about this internship?”…

]]> https://templeadlib.com/get-the-scoop-on-account-management-possibilities/feed/ 0 DEC vs. an Internship https://templeadlib.com/dec-vs-an-internship-2/ https://templeadlib.com/dec-vs-an-internship-2/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2010 05:23:46 +0000 https://smc.temple.edu/ad-lib/?p=604 Recently, I’ve heard a lot of students contemplating whether to do DEC, or an internship to fulfill necessary credits. Personally, I did an internship, and I know a lot of others who went the same road as I did. I was curious though, what does DEC have to offer? To find out I interviewed Roger John Cassi, 23, who is an advertising student in both the copywriting and art direction track. DW…

]]> https://templeadlib.com/dec-vs-an-internship-2/feed/ 1 Internship Interview #1: Alex Riley & Harmelin Media https://templeadlib.com/internship-interview-1-alex-riley-harmelin-media/ https://templeadlib.com/internship-interview-1-alex-riley-harmelin-media/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:41:25 +0000 https://smc.temple.edu/ad-lib/?p=127 Hi everyone! My name is Devan West, and I am a senior studying advertising at Temple. We all know how important it is, especially in this major, to have an internship. After all, it is a requirement in the curriculum. Currently, many students in the advertising department hold internships at some of the most prominent companies in Philadelphia. I will be sitting down with the students in these…

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