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Open Question: NURSING CAREER ADVICE?

I have a BA in Psychology from 2000. I taught pre-K for a year, worked in advertising and now work in medical sales. Now, I am considering nursing because of the availability of jobs, opportunity to relocate and the salary. I also like helping others, enjoy learning about medicine and am more of a doer. I don't enjoy a lot of paperwork at work\home. I am more of a creative person, but being in my 30's...I feel it is not worth going back to school for graphic design...which ideally is something I always thought I would be good at and enjoy. I want feedback on the negatives of the field and any advice...I would go back to my community college for an associates in order to just get my RN and start in the career. more

Open Question: Can the owner of the Sun and Fox talk credibly about freedom of press?

Rupert Murdoch: Gulf states should open up to foreign media Guardian Unlimited, March 10, 2010 Rupert Murdoch called on Gulf states to open up their markets to global competition from companies such as his own News Corporation by cutting regulation and ending censorship. In a keynote speech expounding the value of media content for its ability to contribute to global economic growth at the inaugural Abu Dhabi Media Summit, Murdoch said light-touch regulation would help the oil-rich Arab city state build an effective creative industry. "A creative sector flourishes best in societies where governments intervene with a light hand," he told an audience of 550 delegates at the inaugural summit. Echoing a theme that is likely to be repeated at other events during the two-day summit, Murdoch promoted the idea of paying for content in a digital age in which much is expected to be free. "In many parts of the world, we are finding that the best way to finance quality content is by having a balance of advertising and subscription revenue," he said. Murdoch, the owner of the Times and the Sun in the UK as well as the Wall Street Journal, New York Post and Fox in the US, also made a call for press freedom in a country criticised by others for its censorship. more

Open Question: To anyone in the Advertising industry, TELL ME ABOUT IT PLEASE !!!?

I'm interested in advertising because i like being creative and it sounds like a lot of fun. but one of my relatives had a job in the advertising field and she said it was so stressful and that she absolutely hated it. how about you? do you hate your job too? and is the advertising industry pretty biased/ racist? more

Resolved Question: Is there any creative ways to advertise my website through my youtube videos w/o putting it on the video?

Anyway of using annotations,captions,etc. more

Open Question: Who is the best person to contact in a business about my company offering visual communications services?

We offer services in advertising, branding, remote proofing, re-touching, photo/copy/color management, packaging, collateral, etc. We can help at any stage in the business cycle: creative, pre-media, production or distribution. Since I'm new here, and have little training in this aspect, I was wondering who would be appropriate to speak with at a small or mid-size company: someone in marketing and business development or web design, a media manager, or someone else? Thank you. more

Open Question: What are some promotional material for my restaurant?

I'm doing an assignment about my own made up restaurant. I'm up to Task #7, the second last task. It says to create one page piece of promotional material that may be used to advertise my new restaurant. The item may be setup in any way I wish, it should be creative yet professional. The relevant info must be included in the advert. Thanks. Lazy_Genius13 more

Open Question: Creative Advertising Company Name?

We are doing a project for our exam in school, and we have to come up for a creative advertising agency name for our marketing campaign. Our product is T-Mobile, but the advertising company name does not have to do with that. Please help us! more

Open Question: psychics: career direction?

I know what you will all say "do what you like in life" "whatever you feel is right" my dob: 15 sept 86 time: 2.30pm place: London, UK Ok I want to do Marketing and i feel this can be a real shot for me to pursue in. However, i know it requires excellent communication skills (i'm working on my skills and want to do training) and being creative and innovation. Well, this is something i would really want to do as i do have a marketing background and knowledge but it isnt really enough so i want to apply for a trainee/junior marketing job so that it will help me to go in the right direction. I've told my Scorpio mum that and she thinks it aint right for me and suggested i should try go into banking but i dont like numbers and i have worked in a office with dealing numbers before and i hated it. Good jobs though but not for me, It was boring, repetitive and no really exciting and i need a real exciting career in my life. I wont in a marketing in a banking company. when i've told everyone this, my friends respected me and told me "at least you know what you want" the truth is i do either Marketing or Advertising or anything to do with Media. But i feel i need real experience in Marketing background before entering into these type of jobs. Will i have a shot in Marketing? this is what i want. Banking and finance is hard, challenging but sux Will i have hold backs in my life this year? help! more

Open Question: what do you think about this tattoo?

basically im looking to get a tattoo and i want something with symbolic meaning and something that might make more sense to me than others but i dont want people to take the wrong impression. my idea has been done before. i want a red star with a fist in the middle.. the red star would symbolize my interest in the socialist party. im all for the working class, and my political views lean to the left.. although im nothing close to radical. im completely against big business, and corporations and i absolutely despise their methods of advertising and how they brainwash people just to sell a higher quantity of their product.... and blah blah.. the fist would signify a firm standing in what i believe.. its pride in being who i am, and with my rebellious nature i tend to stand up against any type of oppression. now if this is what i want why the hell should i care what people think? see thats where the problems come because this tattoo can be very controversial.. for starters: Im a future soldier in the US army.. what would they think of this? keep in mind what the red star and the fist can also mean : red star being the symbol of the soviet union; raised fist could be a sign of the black panthers( obv. not that) or the aryan race.... i dont want anyone to perceive this wrong.. id rather not even have to explain it but i dont want people to think im pro communism or im a white supremacist... what do you guys think? be honest and if you have better suggestions be creative. thanksAlso for anyone out there that shares this interest with me... im a huge rage against the machine fan.. while their political views seem radical at times, they inspire me greatly as musicians and one of their signs they liked to use was the red star more

Open Question: I'm an Indian student looking to do my masters abroad. please help me select the best uni.?

I'm an Indian student looking to do my masters in either Canada/ US/ UK..the courses i'm interested in are: creative advertising, tourism&hospitality and interior designing. please help me find the best uni for my post-grad which will also help me secure a good job there. I prefer UK to the rest. please help. thank you so much :) more

Voting Question: MBA marketing or MBA in advertising and communication?

I am planning to do my MBA i want to know which 1 is better..marketing or advertising.. i want to know career scope,money and will it help at long term career...and i want a creative fun job.. kindly suggest which filed and which coll.. more

Resolved Question: What would be some good advertising ideas?

Like, say if you were going to put up flyers for an add that you will do. what would be some ideas? so far i've though of babysitting, dog walking, shoveling/raking/lawnmowing any other creative ideas? more

Resolved Question: creative name for advertising agency?

Open Question: Career in Music - What Should I Do?

So, I'm 19 *soon to be 20*, graduated high school almost 2 years ago, and, I'm still torn about what to do with myself. When I graduated I had no direction, absolutely no direction lol. I tried my hands at all kinds of things, but ended up quitting. Not out of depression or "oh I suck at this blah blah blah", but just because I get bored. I'm the type of person that gets very bored and restless if I don't have something to do........except when I was working at my last job, and when I play my music. My last job was awesome, pretty much was with an internet marketing/consulting/advertising companies. 2 of them at once in fact (working with my direct boss, and then helping him out with his biggest account as pretty much the "assist consultant" or "secondary consultant"). It wasn't your typical white collar, desk-jockey, type job. That type of job, where I'm just pushin paper/pencil would kill me, I'm way to restless. But with this past job, I got to be creative, I got to use my ideas, I got to edit/make videos, websites, pictures, etc. And I got my training for free. BUT, unfortunately, due to the economy, the business has taken a hit. Boss said he can't afford to pay me right now, and didn't want to have me working for free lol, but that I'd most likely be able to come back in a couple months. So, more like laid-off than fired. Now on to my music. I play flamenco guitar. I play everyday and I can honestly say that it's the one and only thing that truly makes me happy. It's my release. I would absolutely LOVE to make a career out of it, but it's music, much easier said than done. And considering it's also flamenco, considering most people probably think about the bird (flamingo) when they see the word, it's not exactly all that main-stream. Lately I've been very lost, very very lost. I've tried my hand at a few things, and quit all of them. College........psh, yea right. I'm not lazy, not lazy at all, trust me, the responsibility of my last job was enormous. It's just, college isn't right for everybody, some people just aren't meant to go, and I happen to be one of those people. What can I say? I tried, only lasted a year then I decided that I couldn't keep doing it. And some more things here and there I don't want to elaborate on, and make this any longer than it already is. Anyway, on to my question (sorry for rambling), when it comes down to it, the only 2 things I haven't quit are: my job, and flamenco. The reason why I keep trying my hand at other things and not just sticking with music and the job that I have/had, is that it's free-lance. Times are good, times are bad. Music is artistic, and the web-job is free-lance. Basically, it's not something I'm guaranteed to always have (if that makes sense). And I'm a person that grew up with VERY little stability in my life, so the thought of living the rest of my life like that......just the thought of it stressed the hell outta me. But still, those are the only 2 things I haven't quit. So, finally, my question is: What just sticking with my gut and do music and the internet-marketing job (when I get it back, or even finding clients of my own), or should I keep searching for something else? Just trying to get some other people's (aside from family/friends) view, you know, people who don't really know me, kind of an objective point of view. Thanks and I appreciate your advice. SamTo CarolO - I've been paying my own bills lol. And I'm currently searching for a new job/clients and leads of my own (I don't think I can count how many places I've applied to this week, from odd-jobs to grocery stores to professional companies, I just some form of temporary income) So it's not like I'm sitting on my ass. I have been living with my father, but like I said, I help out with the bills and pull my own wait, I'm not a bum. And if you didn't notice how I said in my question "aside from friends/family", I've already asked them, they're the first people I asked. I'm here for an outsider's (objective) point of view/personal opinion. more

Voting Question: Good things to put on posters advertising iPod? 10 points :)?

i have to make a poster advertising an iPod and it has to be creative! any ideas what to put on it? thanks (: x more

Voting Question: Help me think of a creative business name!!?

I'm gonna open up my own marketing/advertising company, but I can't think of any names! I would like it to be able to roll off the tongue, and a name that clients can remember. Using soothing words, and any creative words will work too! Also, if you'd like to use my name, it's Melissa. Thank you so much! I have been driving my family crazy thinking of a name! more

Voting Question: Attaching a reference letter to a resume and cover letter - too much?

I'm moving to another province in 2 months and am going to do cold calls to companies and send out resumes regardless of whether they have wanted ads or not. Would I have an advantage on my competition if I attached my reference/recommendation letters to my resume and cover letter? Or would that be overkill? I'm applying for a full time Administrative Assistant position with Interior Design Firms, Publishing Firms, Advertising & Publishing Firms - creative type workplaces. Thanks! Carrie :) more

Resolved Question: What would be the best route for my future?

Ok, so I only know what route would be the best for me, however I love other people's input, because it opens my eyes to a lot of things. Anyway, I'm at a community college and I'm majoring in Liberal Studies for elementary school teaching. I'm due to transfer to a cal-state next year in spring. I've volunteer tutoring children and I love it, though they can wear me out lol. But I've always enjoyed being creative.. Teachers are creative, but I always wanted to be working for a reputable firm and selling products to a client in a meeting or helping a celebrity or corporation clean up their image. I guess I would be in marketing/communications/public relations.. I'm thinking when I transfer I can change majors or double major.. My question is, do you think marketing/advertising is a lucrative business. I want to love what I do and make good money. What are some advice you can give me? Please serious answers only! Thank you! 10points more

Resolved Question: Trying to advertise a home business, cheap and legal?

Hi, everyone! I've been posting quite a few questions lately in different categories, and here is another one! I have been certified as a wedding consultant, since October of 2009. I practice in Michigan, where it is not necessary to be certified, but I did that for myself. I want to start advertising to brides in Michigan without spending a ton of money up front. My fiance and I are planning our own wedding, plus he's the only one working since we are still in school. I don't know if I should invest in business cards to leave with some bridal shops, I can do that for about $20. Does anyone know of any bridal forums I could post to? Does anyone have any other ideas that are somewhat cheap but totally legal. I'm not against spending money, I know that it takes money to have money, I'm just looking for some other creative ideas to help me get things going. My website is @: http://weddingprofessional.samanthasanborn.com/consulting.htm I already have a special deal, first 5 clients to sign with me, I will do for free, simply to gain clients and experience. Thank you. more

Resolved Question: I am graduating in May with a degree in History, what can I do besides teach?

I consider myself to be an intelligent and creative person. I have a passion for art and I like to think that I have great 'people' skills. Is it possible for someone in my position to get a job working in advertising or some form of communications? If so, how can I do this? I really need help! more

Resolved Question: Could somebody please check my French essay for any glaring errors?

It's all about 'advertising my school' which is very boring, but must be done. Mon collège s’appelle Matthew Arnold lequel est le nom d’un poète célèbre. Il était ambitieux et laborieux et nous pensons que tous nous élevés devrait devenir cette. Ainsi que de bonnes valeurs pour la vie future, la plupart de nos élèves deviendront des élèves doués. Nous avons les meilleurs résultats d'examen de toutes les écoles de notre espèce en France. Matthew Arnold est un bon environnement pour apprendre, c’est situé dans le centre de Paris et est très moderne. De nos fenêtres on voit le tour Eiffel et le Louvre est juste à quatre cents mètres. C’est un bâtiment en verre ainsi il y a beaucoup du luminaire. La piscine était construite il y a seulement un an et c’est très chaleureux et propre alors nous faisons une leçon de la natation chaque semaine et on y va nager quand on veut. C’est formidable! L’uniforme de Matthew Arnold est très à la mode. Pour tout les mondes porter le jean ou une jupe si on veut et les garçons porte une chemise et un pull. Les filles portent un polo bleu clair et un cardigan gris. Tout l’élève adore les uniformes parce que c’est pratique et on sait quoi mettre toujours. Aussi, il n’ya pas de différences entre les classes sociales alors le ne aise pas élèves est heureuse et c’est ne pas cher. A Matthew Arnold il y a peu de règlement. On n’a pas le droit de fumer parce que c’est mal pour on forme, il faut arriver a l’heure a obtenez les la plus hors de la éducation et on est traite comme des enfants. Le règlement son importants pour encourager chaque élève de atteignez leur pleine capacité. Heureusement il n’ya pas plus de règlement a notre collège parce que nous croyons que trop des règles sont restrictif et ca supprime individualité. Ma matière préfère c’est les sciences parce qu’il y a un tas de labos et beaucoup de bons professeurs. Nous pouvons réaliser une abondance d’expériences dans un environnement sain et sauf. Il y a les alarmes incendies, les alarmes du gaz et l’éteignoir dans chaque pièce. Il n’y a jamais été un feu dan l’histoire du collège. Comme tous les autres élèves j’apprécie les professeurs parce qu’ils sont intéressants. Ils sont tous jeunes et bizarres et ils enseignant les leçons très rigolos et uniques. Je n’ai jamais eu une leçon ennuyeuse. Chaque semaine est différente et meilleur que la dernière. Apres mes bacs, j’espère que je puisse travailler comme un astrophysicien parce que mon professeur de sciences est très inspirant. Tout les professeurs inspirer nous a faire de on mieux. Alors, tout le monde qu’attend Matthew Arnold sera la meilleure qu’ils peuvent être. Nous prendrons que Matthew Arnold est le meilleur collège dans le France parce que ce collège va transformer votre enfant dans une personne charmante, créative et équilibre. Il est rare qu’une enfant soit malheureusement dans notre collège. C’est le collège parfait! If anybody could check this for me I would be very, very grateful. Thank you! x more

Resolved Question: What is a good free site to start a blog?

Im looking to start a blog, I want something that I have total creative freedom, I know how to use XHTML. It has to be free though, I don't mind some advertising but if it were minimal that would be great! For all you bloggers out there, what site do you use? can you provide a link so I can check it out? more

Voting Question: Suggestions on promoting my website?

Hello, I have just finished building a website and am trying to find creative with ways to promote it. The site is for North American college students to exchange their class notes for free. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions on how to market this type of website to college students. Ideally I am looking for free or low cost solutions, I am NOT looking for suggestions that involve formal advertising. If you would like to view the site the address is http://www.classnotez.com Any ideas and suggestions are welcome. Thank you for your time, Scott more

Resolved Question: what are techniques for advertising a small business?

i am doing a project for a class and i need help with coming up with advertising ideas. here are some examples that i am looking for....flyers placed on car windshields and door hangers advertising the business? can anyone think of any more ideas like these that would be for advertising for a small business. these things would be print ideas, no internet things, thats another part of the project that i have to do that i havent done yet. also if anyone has any creative advertising things that they have done in the past....thanks! more

Resolved Question: Mashup education, experience, and skills at 24. What should I do if establishing a school is my eventual goal?

In college I have studied business management, European politics, advertising, philosophy (four of these one year each), and performing arts communication (am in junior year, will be graduating with a bachelor's degree in communication next year). I failed my first four attempts at college not because of laziness or Iack of commitment; but because I made some ignorant choices in my personal lives that required a lot of cleanup, wrecked my relationship with my family, and compromised my mental health. In between I took a year off to take care of myself and make amends at home, got back into college, and gradually pursue the dream again. The dream has been in my heart practically all my life: I want to set up the first performing arts high school in my country that provides hard working, talented teenagers the opportunity to test the waters of professional showmanship within the safety of a responsible educational institute before they'll have to make up their minds if this is what they want to pursue in tertiary education (e.g. conservatoires or performing arts college) or for life. At some point in my life, I want this dream to actually come true, but I don't know yet where to start. I'm 24 and have been in college since 16 after accelerating two grades in high school, so my first go at university was a rushed decision. However, I always knew that I would want to own my own business one day (i.e. the school) and that I will need to know how to raise capital, sell the product (school programs), lead people, and sustain a long living organisation. Out of my five studies, the one that has the biggest impact on me was probably advertising, which helped me understand how brand development, corporate culture, corporate identity, publicity and image work as part of a company's marketing strategy. I did well in advertising but had to leave to take care of my personal issues. Initially I chose it was because I was too chicken to audition for music school (I had stopped playing music for about 3 years then, I'd probably flunk anyway), but it's creative and based on the business principles I have encountered in a previous study. My current study, PA, has been the most stable, but the program sucks. The campus is originally a PR school that happens to be attended by a number of local celebrities; so they made a communication program tailor made for students intending to pursue a career in showbiz. We ended up getting raw public relations material with odd classes like anthropology, law, and telecommunication technology, with two supplementary art classes per semester. I don't mind the academic subjects, but am alarmed at the lack of theory basis, technique drilling, and emphasis of dedicated showmanship in these classes. We don't even get to choose what kind of performing arts we intend to specialise in, we just get some singing classes and some acting classes but they're basically just throwing the baby in the bath water. So I can sing a bit, act a bit, dance a bit, write scripts, direct, and produce a production satisfactorily, but I can do none of these at a professional level. The reason why I didn't take education major was because I'm not interested in being a classroom teacher. My goal is to raise the capital to start this school, establish a particular brand of education with a distinctive corporate culture, and lead and train the decision makers to run the business responsibly. However, considering that I will need to know the principles of setting up curricula and methods of approaching students to bring out the best of them, I am willing to consider pursuing a master's degree in education. When it comes to work experience, I have had many jobs but not been able to keep them. My longest job was selling skin care products and recruiting people for an MLM company; I lasted 2 years but can't call that a career. Other than that I have worked mostly doing on and off translation projects, and briefly worked in a clothing shop and as an MC for concerts and corporate events. Now that my musical skills have died, my remaining best gifts remaining would be languages (I'm trilingual), public speaking, fusion cooking, leadership, strategizing, and writing... but I have no formal training in any of these and (except for languages and writing) have barely used them in professional settings. I've considered to start working in TV broadcast or an advertising consultancy... they can always use some creative entertainment and I need to make money anyway, but so far my attempts to get into the industry have not been successful. Furthermore, at this point I just can't see it yet drawing me closer to my later goal of founding a performing arts school. I just don't want to make another bad decision I'd regret later in life. A prospective employer once told me that I know what I want, but currently do not have what it takes to get what I want. He's right, but my life has only just begun and I can do somethI can do something to change that if I could just map out where I want to go, learn, work, and consistently dedicate myself to it. I don't believe that my dream is impossible, but it will require breaking down into realistic baby steps I can rationally work on now, and constantly following up and revising strategies to get there. What I'm wondering is... how do people get into the education business? What did successful private school founders do when they were young? What kind of people did they hang around, and what kind of books did they read? Why did they have a passion for setting up this school? With the kind of education, work experience, and skills I have, what are some valuable things I can use to get closer to the dream? What kind of skills, experience, and further education will I have to pursue? And since I more

Resolved Question: I need a catchy name for a church give-away.?

Members from the church are giving items that they don't need/use. We are inviting the community to partake in our surplus, taking what they need for free. This will be more than a one-time event-- in fact, it might be on-going. But we want to call it something catchy so we can advertise it. (The reason I'm asking through the Arts & Humanities category is for you creative minds out there!) more

Resolved Question: What college majors do you think are worthless?

I don't think any college majors are worthless however my brother does, he is in school for electrical engineering, Im going to school for mass communication with concentration in advertising and psychology (double major) or mass comm and english (creative writing), I want to do something in advertising, anyway he tells me that those are "basket weaving degrees" more

Resolved Question: hi im aswathy i want to know renovned advertising institutes in india?

i would like to know the institutes that offer creative advertising courses rather than advertising and marketing or advertising and PR more

Resolved Question: Not happy with my current major, should I change?

I am currently in my first semester doing Computer Engineering, we are in week 6 and I am starting to feel like this isn't the right thing for me. I am not enjoying the program and don't feel like this is what i want to do for the rest of my life. I want to get into the Creative Advertising programing, I feel like that is more interesting and something I'd really enjoy doing. What should I do? Is Marketing+ Advertising a good thing to get into? And is it one of those "Not in demand fields"? I know that at the end of the day its my choice, I just want to know what you people think about it. more

Resolved Question: I don't feel like this College Major is the one for me, what should I do?

Resolved Question: What are some REALLY creative ways to advertise or market an online junior's store?

I own an online store selling junior's clothing and accessories and am running low on creative marketing ideas. (Please don't suggest things such as flyers and business cards.) I need fresh, exciting ideas that will grab the attention of girls, ages 15 to 25. Thanks!! more

Resolved Question: Would a degree in mass communication get me a career in advertising?

well im going to a local community college, waiting to transfer anyway i have a couple of questions, will a mass communications degree get me a career in advertising? my dilemma is that the cc dosent have advertising as a major but it has mass communications. The college i wanna transfer to has advertising but no mass communications. There's another college with mass communications with a emphisis in advertising. Anyway im currently a freshmen, but i wanna do a double major in advertising/creative writing. so what do i do??mk: i have heard that dumb @ss "basket weaving" joke 1000 times, there are two different kinds of people, people who are creative and want to follow things they believe they could do, and people who think with logic, i hate when people say "you will never get a job", my mom majored in sociology and now brings in 80,000 a year, you probaly went to school for accounting "because thats wear the money is", i bet you spend all day in a cubical typing on a boring as computor, i could care less about making money....I simply want to be happy ps: im typing this on my ipod, thats y my grammer is bad lol...nyway i hate people like u bye more

Voting Question: I am a marketing major that is graduating in a year. Is it legal to create...?

Is it legal to create marketing materials to beef up your resume? Lets say it was posters and videos; would I get in trouble for using copyrighted items such as logos and trademarks to create something an advertising agency might create? I have some background in web design and filming and editing videos and would like to know if the below scenarios are viable. Example: Diet Pepsi. I like drinking Diet Pepsi and would create a 30 second "TV commercial" that I think a typical advertising agency would produce (although on a much lower budget and scale) Example 2: Video games. Lets say a new highly anticipated video game will be coming out and I then go and create a typical 1 page magazine advertisement for it. Question 1: Is it okay for me to do both? Question 2: What if I decided to upload both the video and poster to media sites such as facebook, youtube, and my own personal website (like in a list of "fake ads" I've made) Question 3: I know credit should be given where credit is due, so if I clearly state that I do not own any of the copyrights and trademarked terms in both the videos/posters/websites somewhere, would that be ok? Question 4: Is there a correct term for what I want to do above? Creating fake ads to showcase my creative talents. Sorry for the lengthy question, but times are hard and jobs are scarce...companies only seem to want to hire high gpa / Ivy league students or even accomplished professionals for entry level positions. I thought by doing this, I may have a stronger resume and be more competitive for an internship! Thanks in advance! more

Voting Question: What do I wear to a student career networking event?

I'm going to a round table career networking event for third year communications students (me being one of the students). The topics are advertising, marketing, PR, etc. The event requires "professional 'dress to impress' attire." Could anyone translate this into an outfit for me? My go-to plan was just a white blouse and some work pants, but I'm going shopping tomorrow and anything a little more creative would be nice I think.I am a woman.. I figured it would be obvious from my picture/name, but I should have included that :) more

Resolved Question: How can I find a creative partner (art worker) to go with my skills as a copy writer in the advertising field?

Recently graduated and want to break into this field with a creative partner in the Glasgow area. Any suggestions bar D&AD's Talentpool? more

Resolved Question: What kind of course to take to learn to be a creative designer?

I want to learn to design webpages, brochures, advertising flyer etc, but all I'm finding when searching for a design courses is xhtml/css and photoshop lessons.. I'm more interested in learning to be more creative, to be able to come up with an interesting and original ideas, to understand the concepts of using proper fonts, colors, themes etc.... What kind of course should I be looking for? Is there any good online course for this? more

Resolved Question: is being a liberal art major that bad?

Resolved Question: Why do people put down liberal art majors?

Im starting college in the summer, and i want to either major in mass communications, digital media or Both! (i want a career in advertising and i live in orlando fl), anyway, my teacher (and good friend) tells me that those are "push over" degrees and that i should do Business,engineering, or economics (YUCK), I would rather kill myself. I also want to do something in creative writing, also my cousin is a english/philosophy major, and he gets the same sh!T. ps: my mom graduated with a sociology degree and my dad a physical education degree (phd now), but they bring lots of money, and they enjoy going to work!people i know who have mass comm degrees hold the same jobs of that with marketing degrees, i just dont see the point of life if i have to do something that i hate, i would rather be a bartender making a unsteady pay then sit in a boring @ss office talking about statistics all day more

Resolved Question: Is it fair and/or lawful in Australia to ask for a recent photo to accompany a job application?

I just read a job description for a trendy hair salon advertising for a receptionist position. They want people to join their "team of youthful creative hairdressers", and they want the incumbent to "also have a great sense of fashion so that they are well presented everyday!" Applicants are asked to send a resume and recent photo. Is this allowed under Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination laws? What about Labour laws? more

Resolved Question: Do you have any additional creative ideas for marketing/advertising on facebook?

Other than typical social media tips, I like facebook for advertising/marketing...but don't know the right, optimize method can anybody help me.... more

Voting Question: Any ideas for a video project?

I have a video project for school and I need ideas to base it upon. The video has to be about selling/advertising something (like an infomercial) or demonstrating how to do something. Anything funny or creative will help me a lot. Thank you. more

Voting Question: What GCSE Options Do I need To Take to Be A Fashion Designer?

'm giving in my options form tomorrow, and need to know what you think I should take please... I'm very creative and artistic, and have a really strong interest in fashion and alternative fashion. I also love art within media and advertising, for example posters and billboards. I would LOVE to be a fashion designer. I draw clothing everyday each with new and sometimes eccentric designs - Because of this I'm definately taking Art Textiles and Art Graphics. (or anything else in the creative or creative media category) But I'm not sure what else to go for? I'm thinking French for my CV, But what other options should I do? Thankyou so much, answers would be really appreciated :) more

Resolved Question: What GCSE Options Should I take?

I'm giving in my options form tomorrow, and need to know what you think I should take please... I'm very creative and artistic, and have a really strong interest in fashion and alternative fashion. I also love art within media and advertising, for example posters and billboards. I would LOVE to be a fashion designer. I draw clothing everyday each with new and sometimes eccentric designs - Because of this I'm definately taking Art Textiles and Art Graphics. But I'm not sure what else to go for? I'm thinking French for my CV, But what other options should I do? Thankyou so much, answers would be really appreciated :) more

Resolved Question: Should I transfer to another college or just graduate?

I am in my senior year in college and Ive earned a horrible GPA, ive realized that I do not like my major psychology and know that I am capable of a better performance. I was considering transferring to another college to a more creative career as i would like such as advertising. Should I graduate with my low gpa or transfer to a better career. Is it too late? more

Resolved Question: What are some innovative/ creative ways to get a job interview?

I really want to 'wow' the HR department, because there are so many resumes flooding the job market I'm trying to come up with a way to get the attention of the company. I really want to stand out. If you have anything HELPFUL to say I would really love to hear it. The position I'm interested in is an advertising coordinator. I have something in mind, but I want to see if you all come up with something better. Thank you in advance for your input. more

Resolved Question: What can I do to gain childcare experience?

I'm a 18 y.o female, with little to no childcare experience... I'd really love to get some, so that I am hire-able as a babysitter and even au pair in the future. I don't have younger siblings or a small neighborhood with younger children, and thus have never really had much opportunity. I think that I am mature, responsible yet also creative and friendly - able to make sure kids stay safe yet also have fun! I have a few employers/personal references which could be used towards my work ethic/character. I have minimum childcare experience, of helping with my church's nursery from time to time.. but not enough to really even claim experience. Do you think that if I advertised myself as a 18 y.o mature female teen, I would be able to get some local contacts? I just don't know how to throw across the fact that I have little experience but am more than willing to gain/learn.... I would be fine as even being a mother's helper for a period of time, until they feel comfortable using me as a sitter. I feel like I could explain this to a potential mother, but how would I advertise it in a flyer/ad/resume? What else could I do to gain skills? Also I plan to take a CPR/AED First Aid course for adults/children/babies - because I anyway would like to learn! more

Voting Question: Any ideas on a good name for a creative based advertising agency?

Again, it's for a school assignment. No offense, but if you're just going to leave snarky comments and not be of any help, I'd rather you not waste my time. Thanks. more

Resolved Question: I need help to make a web page, but I would like to do it myself.?

I have an exchange student company and I have the delight to place exchange students with American Host Families for one school year! These are the coolest of cool kids and they often have so much to offer! I would host all of them if I could! To advertise my dreams of placing as many students as I can it was suggested a web site would be a good idea so its out for millions to see. But I am not very creative it seems! I looked into making one for myself but in honesty I just don't know where to being? If anyone has suggestions will you please let me know? Thank you for your time! If you want more information on hosting I can also hook you up! Carrie World Heritage Representative-Junction City, KS 785-226-1721 more

Resolved Question: What are some careers that don't require the "Professional look"?

im only 18 years old and im starting college this summer, anyway what are some careers that are creative and social and don't require me to dress up. I Absolutely hate dressing up and i would die if i had to work a 9-5 every day. Im going to major in marketing/advertising maybe, but i know that im going to end up in a dress shirt with a bunch of older conservative guys/gals. I live in orlando fl btw, nyway ive considered bar-tending (hard rock corp is located here), maybe becoming a sound technician (since my city is home to alot of entertainment type stuff? (lol), i have a high imagination (which gets me in trouble), and i love being social, also im not cutting off my dreads (regardless of what my mom says) and i have lots of body art, i think i might want to do something with setting up lights/theater scenes/ sound production/ idk. I know alot of people will say that im naive or rebellious, but im honestly not. Also i don't care much about being rich or owning a house, im fine with a nice apartment, lots of food and video games, nor do i care about having a really nice car and the hell with getting married. I am going to college tho, lol i don't really have a choice, also i like marketing ( i went to Decca and competed in nyc this past month and won!!!), but i had to dress up and look "Professional". What are some careers i can pursue. Im being really serious, so please Keep "ur so naive" comments, i hear them all the time ;) more

Resolved Question: Need enterpreneur advice on being better at being my own boss?

I run my own business which is wholly online which I thought I would be very good at since I am good with people, creative, unique, wise with finance, advertising and marketing in general however; I am by nature (on the negative side) chronically lazy, non focused, tired, un- motivated, distracted, illogical and terribly scatter-brained. It doesn't help that I do have ADD, do have a depressive disorder, are dyslexic, that I am not by any means a skilled nor fast typer and that I loathe computer technology to a 'T'. How can I get my act together and organize my priorities so i don't let my short--almost non existent attention span destroy my dreams of successfully being my own boss and running my own business? Is there a boot camp type I can go to for this sort of thing? HELP please! P.S. Please help me help myself out recommending a book, a audio book, website or what-not on something that you deem might truly help me out, MANY THANKS :) more