Download or read book How to Make It as an Advertising Creative written by Simon Veksner and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2010-05-17 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is aimed at anyone who is considering becoming an advertising creative, is studying to become one or would like to become a better one. Packed with invaluable advice and insights from the author and other industry insiders, the book explains everything you need to know about working as an advertising creative but don't get taught at college. Its engaging, straight-talking text explains the diverse set of skills that you need to make it as an advertising creative above-and-beyond the ability to write good adverts, and demonstrates: how to get the best out of the people you work with; how to present your work to clients; how to manage your career; even how to start your own agency. Getting a job as an advertising creative is not easy. This book teaches you the intangible skills that are essential to get a job, survive, thrive and ultimately make it big in one of the most exciting industries on the planet.