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How does a creative advertising graduate get employed by an advertising company, when all advertising companies require 5 to 10 years experience?

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Question added by Ahmad karbala , Sales executive , Al Ahli bank
Date Posted: 2013/04/08
Ahmed El Gharraz
by Ahmed El Gharraz , General Manager , New Line Advertising Agency

.Start working in small businesses to acquire the skills and create this experience

Many advertising companies regularly scout for talent at the entry level and there is a steady stream of fresh grads who enter agencies at the entry level particularly for the account executive roles and intern roles.
Try to get a foothold at the entry level and them manoeuvre your way to the desired role by proving your abilities and getting visibility internally.
Some tips for that first job:- 1.
Attend industry events (there is a rich calendar in the region) 2.
Network energetically with peers within the industry and always ask for referrals 3.
Create a keyword rich Bayt.com CV and a gripping public profile 4.
Create a mini portfolio and share it generously 5.
Ask for informational interviews at all the agencies 6.
Talk to alumni from your university in the industry 7.
Attend career fairs 8.
Take part in creative competitions (plenty going on all year round) 9.
Take on some freelance work to build contacts and portfolio 10.
Be realistic with expectations visavis job requirements, salary, hours etc.
Good Luck!

Jaleel Rahman
by Jaleel Rahman , Leasing and Business Development Manager , CCO LLC/Sams Food Stores

Creat a campaign and submit to your target employers.

Yvan Clot- Goudard
by Yvan Clot- Goudard , Consultant , Y Consulting LLC

start with an internship and make yourself noticed.
Don't count time, don't focus on money, and build your portfolio.
Seek advice of your senior management.
A few internships can give yo a great boost and fill your address book as well with contacts in the industry that you actually know.

Shobha Jaison
by Shobha Jaison , Senior Manager- Human Development , Bayt.com

Great question! My answer would be the same to all fresh graduates regardless of the industry they are trying to enter.
Create an excellent CV, apply to your Employer of Choice and get yourself noticed.
As an advertising graduate, creativity should be rampant! Get your creative juices flowing, be persuasive and work your way through to the concerned hiring manager.
Ask for an internship.
This will be mutually beneficial, it will not only help the manager assess your capabilities but also help you assess whether it will be the right career move for you.

Faizan Ahmad
by Faizan Ahmad , Regional Head - Digital Sales , Kasturi and Sons Ltd (The Hindu Group)

Participate in various creative competition and showcase your knowledge, Work as an intern with advertising agency ....
You can work as a freelancer & provide services to the small organization who cant afford high professional, this might give you a break ...
Also, will suggest you be more active of proffesional networking sites like bayt.com & (URL removed due to policy violation. Please contact support for further information.)