What would you say is the average time to go from Jr. Copywriter to Copywriter?

I’ve been a Jr for just over 2 years, plus a 9 month internship where I was very involved in the role. So just about 3 years experience at this agency. If I don’t get the title bump at my upcoming review, should I be worried?

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Yeah. You should be looking for a place where you are valued. That feels a bit long. Have the conversation, ask for what you want. Hopefully you’ve made some things you can put in your book that show you’re ready for a mid weight job.

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1 to 2 years is typical. If there’s no plan in place to promote you at this point you should start looking in 2022

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I was a jr for 1.5 years at one agency, passed over for title promotion when I was up for review (had gotten a pay bump), despite the fact that I’d tangibly brought $$$$ into the agency, then started looking for another job. I was only promoted to mid level when I changed agencies

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Titles have nothing to do with the time you've spent in the industry. (or they shouldn't)

This does feel like a long time, though. If you want to stay at this agency, you need to be upfront in your next review. Tell them you want a promotion. If they say, "no," ask for the things you need to work on in order to get that promotion. (specifics ) If they won't give you one or have no answers, and you feel like you have passed the Jr level, then start looking at other jobs. In this industry, the easiest way to get a promotion is to get a new job.

Never compare where you're at and where you want to be based on time served. You get promoted based on skills, not hours and years spent. That's other departments.
Always makes sure there's a path and a plan for you. Never assume they're looking out for your best interest. These are the lessons from over a decade in the industry and making the mistake of thinking things were on track because of good reviews, awards, and everything else one would need to advance.

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