Question:
I am a high school student who is thinking of possibly majoring in
advertising in college. I was wondering what the average entry pay is in
this field and also what kind of credits are needed.
Answer:
A vital ingredient to your career progression is the network you establish.
Start now--even while you are in school. It is a good idea to set up an
internship with an employer in the industry to begin building that network
and finding a mentor (or mentors!) that can advise you more closely in
pursuit of your career goals. Even if you work in the mailroom at age 18 in
an advertising agency you will find yourself 4 years ahead of those who
don't do a thing until school is complete.
The most important part of making career decisions is the research.
Fortunately, there are a number of resources online and offline to provide
you with plenty of information. Start by going to this link
http://myjobsearch.com/advance/exploration.html. This is a directory that
provides salary surveys in a variety of industries-- including advertising.
You will also find a directory of professional associations and trade
publications that may be useful in your research of the advertising
industry.
In regards to credits, you will need to obtain current requirements and
recommendations from a school counselor at the colleges you are considering
attending. Need to know how to find a school? Check online at
CollegeRecruiter.com or this
link of a comprehensive directory of
colleges and universities:
Kelly Stone, myjobsearch.com
