Do you enjoy persuading others to buy certain things? If so you will like working in advertising. Advertising encompasses several subcategories of jobs and you can specialize in a certain style of it. For example, if you are an Internet whiz you can work as a social media manager for a media company or start your own social media management company where you would have your own clients. In advertising you’ll need persistence because not all of your clients will easily accept or understand the marketing strategy you have in mind. It also helps to have an understanding of the latest advertising trends.
How to Prepare for Advertising Careers
You can train for this career even while you’re in high school. If your school has a newspaper or yearbook, join the staff as an advertising director. Meet with local businesses and inquire about having them advertise their businesses in the newspaper for a decent rate. When you go to college repeat the same process and apply for internships at advertising firms in your town and in other cities. During the internship ask lots of questions about the advertising field and complete your tasks with enthusiasm.
