An experienced copywriter and lecturer, Andrea Neidle has inside knowledge of the world of advertising that will benefit anyone trying to find work in any aspect of the ad industry. Get into Advertising Workshops 8 February - Get into Copywriting & Art Direction 29 March - Get into Advertising There are four different workshops available on a regular basis. One is all about getting into advertising and is aimed at anyone who wants to work in advertising, marketing or media. Whether you want to be an account handler, planner or creative – this workshop will tell you what you need to know to get started. The second workshop is for those of you who are interested in copywriting or art direction as a career - whether it's to work on your own, as part of a creative team or because you need to be able to write copy in your job. If you have dreamed of working as a copywriter or art director, this workshop will give you direction and the opportunity to find out if you've got what it takes. The third workshop is a day for all you aspiring creatives and a chance to work on briefs that will help you build a portfolio of work. Find out more about the "Book Day" here. The fourth workshop focuses on what is probably the most important document you will ever have to write - your CV. Get into Advertising: Sunday 29 March 2009 This intensive one day workshop will tell you what's needed to help you get a job in advertising. You will obtain first hand advice on job applications, graduate training, work experience, interview techniques and learn how to write a CV that will get you noticed. what agencies are looking for information about jobs how to approach ad agencies for work how to obtain work experience how to find the job that's right for you how to target your CV what works on application forms graduate training and how to get it how to prepare for interviews See the workshop programme here. Apply here. Book any two workshops at the same time and save 10%! Get into Copywriting/Art Direction: Sunday 8 February 2009 This intensive one day hands-on workshop will help you find out if you've got what it takes to work as a creative and will provide you with the information you need to compile a portfolio of work. how to get ideas how to create ads and build a portfolio of work how to find a creative partner how to get work experience understanding your audience what makes a good ad headlines, straplines, copy and campaigns the creative brief and briefs for you to work on feedback on your work "We think the workshop would be suitable for anyone wanting to break into the advertising industry, whether they are already in a team or still looking for a partner." Dan & Matthew, Creative Team See the creative workshop programme here. Apply here. CV Workshop: Date to be posted Expert advice and one-to-one help with your CV How to write a CV that will get you noticed How to be better organized Useful tips and presentation advice What to put in and what to leave out Examples - what works and what doesn't Where to send your CV How creative should you be with your CV? How to improve your CV Questions and answers Group discussion & shared experience Apply here for any two workshops at the same time and save 10%! Email Andrea here if you have any questions about getting into advertising.