Just saw a job posting for an AAE role at Leo Burnett. I studied advertising at CU Boulder and always thought I’d go directly to an agency, but ended up accepting a job in-house for an offer I thought sounded great. It’s been over a year and I’m thinking I want to switch over. Does anyone have any tips on getting into the agency world after having been in-house? Also any insight on Leo Burnett would be great. Thanks!

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Think long and hard before jumping over to agency. More likely than not you’ll be looking to make the switch back in 10 years or less.

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AAE at a place like Leo is brutal. you’re taking notes and managing files for a year+ before you get to do anything interesting

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But isn’t that a great way to learn the business? Being exposed to meetings you don’t really understand and absorbing? Understanding what goes in to the assets you’re making? Etc?

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Go for it!! I would just apply and see if you can reach out to someone on LinkedIn who may work in that department

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