Wondering if anyone has any advice for a young creative trying to break into the industry after applying to jobs/internships for the past 9 months and not getting any leads. Graduated May 2025 and not really hearing back from people I’ve reached out to or any recruiters either. I know the job market is hard but especially hard already living in nyc and looking in the area. Open to advice and or any input anyone can give a younger creative. Thank you!!

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Dm me if you can. Ill give you some pointers. Fwiw: currently an in-house creative lead. Spent time at some top agencies, all through persistence, luck, and networking. Happy to help.

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