Advertising Path
You could do:
Employment Opportunities
- Advertising agencies
- In-house agencies of large companies (pharmaceutical, advertising firms, automobiles, beauty, etc.)
- In-house agencies of small or local businesses (local restaurants, boutiques, advertising firms, etc.)
- Newspapers
- Magazine/press agencies
- Program media companies (television, radio, film)
How do I get here?
Pathways
- Join the student newspaper, radio, or TV channel and help promote student or private organizations through advertisements
- Develop a knowledge of various social media or media trends and interests in certain groups
- Take part in courses in advertising, art, graphic design, or journalism
- Gain experience through an internship opportunity with an off-campus advertising firm, newspaper, or marketing agency
- Be ready to start out in a lower position in your field and work your way up in the ranks
- Make sure to take a few courses in statistics if you are interested in a marketing position
- Begin to put together a portfolio of your writing or art pieces in order to display your ability in the position
A Day in the Life
Sources:
http://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/english/
http://www.aef.com/industry/careers/1422
