Advice please! I've been interning at this agency for about 4 months now (they gave me an extension)...but I'm not entirely sure if they can offer a full time position as a JR Strategist given the circumstances of the agency, scope of work, etc... I want to be a strategist and I want to be in advertising. I just don't know what I should do if I don't get the gig. Should I take a diff position then hope to transition?
There aren't many jr strat openings out there + the agency people are awesome

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I have a jr strategist opening if you’d like to consider.

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that would be awesome

It’s well within your right to voice those concerns. See if you can set aside a one on one with whoever you report to and tell them you love it here but are just worried about if there’s full time opportunities. And - this is the important part: frame is you just asking them for their infinite wisdom and guidance. People love to help other people and they love being asked for their opinion. Good luck

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Just keep plugging away. You’ll find new opportunities if this one doesn’t pan out. If it’s what you want to do, you’ll make it happen

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You should ask.

As someone who hires interns - I am always prepared for this question [sometimes the answer is - I don’t know! - it can depend on your performance, scopes, etc] 1000% this is an appropriate question for you to ask and one they should be prepared to answer.

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Stay there and ask to be involved in strategic projects where you can show your chops. If you like the place.

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You guys are super helpful. Appreciate the feedback coming from ad-folks like yourselves. The CSO and I are going to reconvene and chat next week...so crossing my fingers o.o

I was in an internship and got told they couldn’t hire me because of the circumstances of the agency. I was devastated for a day, bounced back, and used the new portfolio of work I made during the internship to secure another gig! My creative directors were also happy to recommend me to other places which was great. Sending you all the good vibes that your chat goes well, but if it doesn’t, you’ll be fine! ⭐️

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