I got a job at my dream agency but for the wrong role. I ideally want to be in creative I.e an art director but I somehow ended up in digital ads. How would I go about positioning myself to get into creative given that I’m already working on my portfolio?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

First off, what is tekepwrformance

likefunny

Ok?

Make some connections in creative. Eventually ask some CDs or ACDs if you can help out on projects. And of course, keep working on your portfolio. It’s cool that you already took that step - some folks come on here asking how to transition to creative and never consider needing a book.

like

This. No one will take a chance on someone with a bad book or no book. You have to show you can do the work they’re hiring you for so keep making that portfolio and befriend creatives in the meantime

like

I think it kinda begins and ends with the portfolio. If your book is great, not much positioning is needed.

ECDs are always desperate for good junior talent. It’s hard to find.

likehelpful

Been there, done that. Make it clear before you start what your ambitions are and then work weekly/ monthly to raise your profile

like

Did you let your direct manager know your intentions? I thought it would be frowned upon

Related Posts

Heya guys, actively looking for a senior/staff optical engineering position if anyone knows of anything let me know 😬

like

Hi looking for a urgent referral for QA position in Natwest group
Available to join join immediately
Please help

I almost got out of Pharma... A CD from a Consumer agency doing solid work reached out, and I was so excited thinking I could finally do the kind of work I love. Then they told me they will fill the position with a current employee. I played it cool, but I can’t deny I felt frustrated. I don’t wanna do healthcare, but it seems like it’s the only thing available in NYC nowadays. I also don’t have many connections in this city. So, IF you need an ACD/Art (full-time or FL-to-perm), let’s chat! 🙌🏻

likesmart

Hi Fishes,

Greetings for the day.

I am jobless from the past 7 months due to the recission. Need help. I am having 13 Years of experience into Internal audit, Internal Controls, SOX Compliance, Financial Risk, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, IT and Operational Risk Management. Kindly do refer me in case of any openings in your organization. I am open for Delhi NCR, Gurgaon, Pune and Bangalore location.

like

Accounting role potential interview questions and process? L4

like

I am hiring for #bigdata engineers with 2-7 years of experience with strong hands on #hive, #spark, #SQL, java/python. Please connect to me if interested.

like

What would be the best method to transition from a financial advisory role to a more financial analyst focused position? Is this type of move unheard of/too difficult to do?

Looking for a referral at Bain and BCG. Plz and thx

Hi, Can someone pls share my referral in wipro, capgemini, hcl or other mnc company for pune or mumbai location . Skill set: Microsoft exchange, O365, Azure AD. Yoe: 3.8yrs. current company infosys and Serving notice period with last date 14march2022.
Holding highest offer of 12 lakhs from cognizant for pune location.
WiproCapgeminiHCL Technologies Accenture

TIA

like

Hello friends
We are hiring.....

Post Photo
like

DM me, If interested for senior ABAP developer position with SAP

Post Photo
like

Referral opening in UST Global for below skills. DM if interested. #immediateopening #referraldrive UST

Post Photo
like

Is it wise to switch from testing background to Salesforce after 10 years of IT experience? If so should I start as an admin?

like

Hey everyone! Looking for a job referral for Slack Can anyone help me out with this? Also would love some likes so I can DM too please. Thanks in advance.

likehelpful

Hello All,
Small help please. What is expected salary range for principal consultant (BA role) ?
How much can I expect on top of 25L fix pay? Also what principal consultant role is equivalent of in general terms ?

like

How long did it take you to find the right position the first time you went in-house? I am 5 months into it and regretting turning down the (lowball) offer I got a couple months ago.

like

I just got into reading books, any suggestions to start with? Which could help to increase media/marketing knowledge.

like

Anyone need UBS referral?

likehelpful

Can anyone from PWC refer me for this jobId - 290782WD. I'm looking for Salesforce developer position.
Any referral would be a great help to me!

like

It's my first month in a new job as Product Owner. I went from a company that digital product development was their secondary focus along with consultancy services, to a company that their only focus is the product. The difference in scale as well as the different domain, certainly feeds into my imposter syndrome. What are the things I should focus to achieve within my first few months at the new job?

More Posts

Needed MULESOFT MCIA DUMPS 2022,
Kindly share and comment if anyone is aware of this, would be of great help!!

like

Is now a good time to buy VTI?

like

Hooked up with a guy I really like in Montreal, too bad I live in the States :(

like

Got Invisalign (Lite) today!! If all goes to plan, I’ll be done with treatment before fall. Any advice from those who had or have invisalign? 🦷😁🦷

like

can we change our team to different team in PwC. Company achi hai par kaam team mei bahut zada hectic hai yaar. health ki to lag gayi

like

I applied for a job within my unit that I do not qualify for. Now, I have an interview for this job. Me knowing I do not meet most of the qualifications for this position has my imposter syndrome thinking I shouldn’t even do this interview because it would be a waste of time. Has anyone felt this way?

like

Can someone give me high level description of the quant portion of your case @BCG to give me a sense of what to expect in interviews

What's the point of asking to write code in an interview, if all we do is search in google or stack over flow. 🤔

Hey, can someone refer for audit fresher profile. Candidate is a CA.

like

Don’t you just love when an AE one year out of undergrad tells you your estimate sounds high?

Post Photo
likefunnyuplifting

Curious to know has anyone stumbled upon a bar(cocktails, drinks) that has also nailed social accounts so good so that besides their bar offerings people also cant wait to consume their content?

like

Anyone else like gnocchi a lot? I like it bc it’s lower cal than pasta but still rly filling

likeuplifting

crwd 4/17 $60 calls... you heard it here first

like

Hi Fishes- I have an offer from Deloitte for Bangalore location and Coforge has matched the same and joining location is Greater Noida which is near to my city and Bangalore is too far. Should I accept the coforge offer or join Deloitte as it's a bigger brand ??

likeuplifting

I’m maxing out the 6th year for H1b and my I-140 just got approved. 1 month ago, my employer has filed a h1b extension but it is based on the approved PERM instead of the 140, and only asked for one-year extension. In that case, after 6 months (180 days i140 rule to avoid employer’s revoke), will I be able to switch employers even though the renewed H1b gonna expire soon at that time?

like

Curious to know what other firm's bonus structures are, particularly those with billable requirements of 1900 and below. Trying to understand what the norm is and figure out if associates at my firm are getting screwed. thanks

like

Exempt Salaried employees, do you get paid overtime? How many hours do you typically work?

like

How much are other AGMs getting paid in fine dining?

Hi guys, i am new to automation.
Is it possible to automate a software (not browser automation)?

Eg. Can be suppose ms word we can go to any menu item and sub menu item etc.

like

$215 OTE ( $165/50) + $15 RSU, usually exceed goal (4+ years) and get about $240. Other - 3x Presidents Club (Hawaii, Cancun, $15 payout for 2020).

5 years at this company.

Data Platform, very technical sale, SMB. USA.

like

Additional Posts in Advertising

Books on human psychology that have affected you. I'll start: influence, sales Bible, on killing.

like

Just saw this focus factor ad on CNN and I was speechless. What the actual f*ck?

Post Photo
likefunny

Are there any amazing creative directors in Minneapolis? I need someone I can believe in if I'm gonna move there.

like

My controversial opinion of the day is that organic social is worth fuckall for the majority of brands (including the trendy lifestyle ones) and that influencers are just propping up vanity metrics.

likesmart

Pretty excited to get back to the hustle on Tuesday... this break was really nice and much needed but I'm feeling a little antsy to get moving again. I can't be the only one ?

like

Getting pushed to do account work as a PM is making me want to scream. And the bullshit let's align on PM expectations meetings when I'm doing my job is driving me up the wall. I'm doing my job....YOU aren't.

like

I am a strategist and have been told InTouch is a “strategy-driven” organization (which is unusual but would be amazing). But another poster just said it’s account driven (which is typical). What’s your experience and how do you know?

like

What’s the biggest difference between junior and mid creatives?

likehelpful

Grey Merge with AKQA, VMLYR merges with Geometry. Are those „mergers” just the coverups for potential wave of layoffs?

like

Strange as it sounds, I'm kinda gonna miss quarantine life.

like

How many agencies that have spent the last year talking about Black Lives Matter/equality/diversity and then don’t do a very simple thing like closing in recognition of MLK Day?

likesmart

I moved out of Chicago and this is my first year missing CIMA. Pretty sad about it :(

like

What's Your Take?:

Asking creatives to work on a project with lots of award potential but minimal budget/billable time allocations. So the majority of the work would be done on personal time.

likehelpful

Dear Creative Directors who’s only talent is showing up to meeting with a full repertoire of buzzwords, die slow. Thanks, everyone.

likefunnyuplifting
likeupliftingsmart

Without asking or confirming, account lead booked an in-person client meeting that requires travel. Who books ~any~ major client meeting without first checking with the team ?

like

It’s so nice that every agency laying off people, have those left standing (and other agencies) trying to hustle jobs for their unemployed friends, but there are also a ton of people who were unemployed prior to Covid...so no severance, job hunting lot longer, and not earning income for longer time...hurting even MORE due to quarantine.

likesmarthelpful

How long can you go without having anything to do before you get laid off?

like

I have never done freelance work and was given the opportunity to take part in a cool project. My problem is it’s a proactive case by a brand new agency and it’s their own project, meaning there’s no client who pays for the work. For them it’s PR for their new business, but I think they’re expecting me to work completely pro bono. It does have potential for a great case and I’d love to have it in my portfolio, but is it reasonable for them not to compensate me? Any tips on how to approach this?

like

Dogs in offices are cool, but who's offering some comfy siesta benefits? 😴💤

likesmart

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal