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verrrrrrrry hard to get into just by winging an interview if you can get one. i worked in ads for 7 years and they get 200+ emails a day asking for a spot and all are willing to work for free.

would you want to be art directing or copywriting? super competative.

if you want into creative your best bet in the meantime is to maybe go thru the AFA grad school. speak to Caroline.

dont mean to sound harsh tho!

pete - i will teach you the finer points of accounting
i have taught kronz in the past

im certified financial

totes

huge wrote:verrrrrrrry hard to get into just by winging an interview if you can get one. i worked in ads for 7 years and they get 200+ emails a day asking for a spot and all are willing to work for free.

would you want to be art directing or copywriting? super competative.

if you want into creative your best bet in the meantime is to maybe go thru the AFA grad school. speak to Caroline.

Yeah I know all this, I want to do copywriting and then go into art directing.

Am getting pretty good marks, my plan is to go to the award school once I am finished uni and then go from there. See what happens I guess. Will be a cunt to get into though for sure. I am in the process of doing my portfolio and I am going to take it into the agencies all nicely presented and attention them personally to the relevant people, rather than just sendin an email.

internships and grad programs ftw.
working for free to build experience seems to be the way to go. my bro doing much the same and just keeps putting himself out there and getting a few results. definitely a 'who you know' kinda industry it seems.

g'luck, mate.

same o wrote:

huge wrote:verrrrrrrry hard to get into just by winging an interview if you can get one. i worked in ads for 7 years and they get 200+ emails a day asking for a spot and all are willing to work for free.

would you want to be art directing or copywriting? super competative.

if you want into creative your best bet in the meantime is to maybe go thru the AFA grad school. speak to Caroline.

Yeah I know all this, I want to do copywriting and then go into art directing.

Am getting pretty good marks, my plan is to go to the award school once I am finished uni and then go from there. See what happens I guess. Will be a cunt to get into though for sure. I am in the process of doing my portfolio and I am going to take it into the agencies all nicely presented and attention them personally to the relevant people, rather than just sendin an email.

If your portfolio is kickass your lack of experience won't matter so much. Focus on making it badman and schmoozing advertising people because getting a foot in the door, and/or a personal recommendation wil make a huge difference.

What Huge said about doing the AFA school is true, will stand you in good stead.

kronz wrote:This is correct.

A good mate of mine and former housemate (and hugh's old accountant) is a Finance Director for an advertising company. At an entry level position you'll be looking at about 30k a year.

except for the fact that 30k would be grossly illegal.

minimum wages and all that.

they pay people anywhere from 27-30 entry level account manager. that's after 3 years at least at uni and they will sit on that for 2 years probably. believe.

mrj wrote:

kronz wrote:This is correct.

A good mate of mine and former housemate (and hugh's old accountant) is a Finance Director for an advertising company. At an entry level position you'll be looking at about 30k a year.

except for the fact that 30k would be grossly illegal.

minimum wages and all that.

National minimum wage in australia is 29640 which kinda sux

How do you like this??

I just got asked to do a commission piece tattoo design - of an unborn fetus. What the hell is wrong with these people??

thedeadly9 wrote:How do you like this??

I just got asked to do a commission piece tattoo design - of an unborn fetus. What the hell is wrong with these people??

Ah ok thats weird, I know people like getting something unique as a tattoo and such but really?
I am curious to know how it would actually look. Where abouts are they wanting it?

Actual commission was for ANYTHING. (the client is a close mate so knows the kind of illustration i do)..so no real instructions..im thinking of doing her a hip tattoo...something to roll up over the band of the jeans..
But then when i confirmed i had carte blanche to do whatever - her sister threw in she should get her unborn child done..and that she would send me the ultrasound..
Well i put and end to that idea before it could get outta hand...

could just copy this....hahahahaha

why do men do belly button rings.

disgusting.

actually - anyone for that matter.

absurd piercing IMHO.

word.

I like my bellybutton ring I've had it for over 10 years now and still hasn't grown out.
I defintealy do NOT like it on men though. it's quite a girly thing

poofs tbh

Just got work experience with www.ambientadvertising.com.au with the possibility of paid work if all goes well!

Have already started working on a campaign! Kabooom!

lol does a dude called Milan work there?

yep, i kind of met him today

Watch the posted video on YouTube.

same o wrote:yep, i kind of met him today

hah. he's dodgy.

Done a week so far of my new internship at Big Dog Creative in Prahran. Loving it! Looking forward to getting paid but for now i'm stoked to be working on some big projects like Channel V, New York Dolls tour flyers, Peter Stuyvesant, Champion Tobacco and Davidoff. Hopefully it'll just roll into full-time work

Sociopathic wrote:

mrj wrote:

kronz wrote:This is correct.

A good mate of mine and former housemate (and hugh's old accountant) is a Finance Director for an advertising company. At an entry level position you'll be looking at about 30k a year.

except for the fact that 30k would be grossly illegal.

minimum wages and all that.

National minimum wage in australia is 29640 which kinda sux

yes thats national minimum wage, but under the relevant award its likely to be higher

people in oz are overpaid imo.
spose you ahve to be when a fucking *beer costs like 9$* and a cigarette 1$
/ripoff

i think its actually cheaper to live in london tbh
only thing australuia has going for it is tasmania IMO

ha! Melb is cheaper to live than London for sure, just look at avg income vs avg living expense

nic wrote:pete - i will teach you the finer points of accounting
i have taught kronz in the past

im certified financial

totes

Hey guys,

I know there are a few graphic and web designers lurking around these parts (how many under 30 though I'm not sure). The programme I'm with in India at the moment is now advertising for the next round of placements. They are for 15 weeks (mid Feb to early June 2012), fully funded aside from a $1500 contribution fee and a chance to really make a difference to some amazing organisations. Sure it's not paid as such, but you won't be too much out of pocket, and it's an opportunity to change things up a bit and put your skills to great use in a different context. (Plus I want some cool people to come and party with me in Bangalore next year.)

Check it out if you or you mates might be interested. Youth Challenge Australia - VoICE

do you have to be younger than 30? or can you be 30?

i think you have to be 30 at the time of departure.

I'm too old.

Start new job next year. Happy for new challenge.

congrats homeboy... awesome news!

Everyone start own business.It's one of the pillar to you long life.

kronz wrote:Can anyone help me with employment?? I am looking for anything. Now uni is over my current employer can only offer me 2 days a week and i need more than that.

Please, anyone i need a JOB.

hi kronz did u find a job

nic wrote:

kronz wrote:Can anyone help me with employment?? I am looking for anything. Now uni is over my current employer can only offer me 2 days a week and i need more than that.

Please, anyone i need a JOB.

hi kronz did u find a job

I guess he must have, as he just bought a house

So many guys are struggling on finding the IT job lately.

deviant wrote:

nic wrote:

kronz wrote:Can anyone help me with employment?? I am looking for anything. Now uni is over my current employer can only offer me 2 days a week and i need more than that.

Please, anyone i need a JOB.

hi kronz did u find a job

I guess he must have, as he just bought a house

Yes and its one where he wears a suit (when he's not wearing t-shirt and shorts)