Is a Career in Advertising Right for You?, by Apryl Duncan at The Balance

So, you’re considering a career in advertising. Well, it’s an industry that has plenty of perks, although you should not believe everything (or, to be honest, almost anything) you see in movies and on TV. Advertising, like any other commercial industry, requires hard work, dedication, and a thick skin. But if you think you can handle it, here’s a run-down of the ad agency world.

Let’s Start With the Creative Department

If you are creative and like to write or design, you’ve probably already added advertising to your top five list of career opportunities.

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By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences