I have 8 years of agency experience, and equally spread across two great agencies, but somehow that's not enough to move someone forward. What does it take these days? Awards, big-name clients, or portfolio storytelling?

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It takes everything to get ahead these days. It’s not just you personally. Everyone is struggling. Networking and knowing people are the only things I’ve seen really help right now.

Experience on its own isn't enough to get noticed in a job market that is this bad. You have to find other ways to set yourself apart. One of the best ways to do that is by getting a direct referral. Start reaching out to everyone in your network and see if they have any leads for you.

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