Build Your Self-Confidence

By Administrator | Published: May 1, 2008

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Every successful person goes through a lot of learning process. There is absolutely no doubt about this as we see successful people around us all the time. Often, success has nothing to do with one’s profession. Each of us has to work hard to become a “successful person.” All successful people possess one compelling quality and that is self-confidence.

Everyone suffers from a lack of self-confidence at one time or another, it is a quality that can be develop and nurtured. This should be recognized as a temporary phase and not as a reflection of one’s capabilities or competency. Once you understand your weak points, you will have to work on it to resolve them.

If you are afraid of failure, ask the advice of someone more experienced. In the end, not only will you have solved the problem but you will also learn how to conquer self-doubt in a new situation!

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Advertising Misconceptions (Part 4)

By Sherill | Published: April 24, 2008


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Most people often mistake advertising and public relations to be the same. Yes it is true that they go hand-in-hand. However, their goals and focus are very different.

Every advertising campaign has to go through a certain process. Think of it as a check and balance system where the client will give a basic concept to the agency and then let them think of creative ways on how to run with it. Though there are some clients that leave everything to the agency, some would like to get involved and micromanage every detail. If you have an advertising job, do not hesitate to contribute, as your ideas might be put to good use.

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Advertising Misconceptions (Part 3)

By Sherill | Published: April 22, 2008


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Another misconception that you might have heard is that advertising is fun-filled and all about being glamorous, which is not true at all! Do not believe everything that you see on TV where the people working in advertising just seem to have fun all day and do little or no work at all. Yes, creativity may be fun. However, the work involved is not just sitting around all day talking and drinking coffee.

If you are ambitious though, you can make a lot of money in advertising. But just like any other profession, you need to work your way going up.

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Role of Advertising

By Sherill | Published: April 10, 2008


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Today, the role of advertising is defined as the art of creating and positioning brands, and then persuading the consumers to buy them using messages in mass media. Mass media will include radio, print ads, or television. You may probably think of advertising agencies as idea stores where everything you buy is influenced by their suggestions. Like for example the food you eat, the car you drive, and the clothes you wear most probably were patronized because you saw it somewhere as a form of media communication. And that influenced you to purchase those products. It is definitely a fun and creative field that is unique in the business world.

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Does Advertising Career Suit You?

By Sherill | Published: April 8, 2008


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Have you ever watched TV one time and saw the commercials running after a few minutes? Did you ever think to yourself that you could make a better commercial than the one that you saw? After all, you might consider yourself a very creative person that is always coming up with new and exciting ideas that people love to hear.

So if the thought of catching people’s attention interests you and you possess a creative personality, then you might just be suited for an advertising career. Remember that when you are granted an interview for an advertising position, make sure that you can show this creative side of yours to the interviewer.

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Tips for a Great CV (Part 2)

By Sherill | Published: April 4, 2008


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For example, if you are applying for a position as an advertising copywriter, you have to make sure that you highlight the sections of your CV that are most relevant to researching and copywriting. Also, ensure that you can highlight any transferable skills that you can take from your past positions if you are looking for an account management job. On the other hand, an advertising account manager is expected to take on a range of jobs including budget compilations to delivering presentations to clients. So it is very important to make your capabilities very clear on the covering letter.

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Tips for a Great CV (Part 1)

By Sherill | Published: April 2, 2008


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An adequate covering letter will make the CV impressive. A covering letter will allow you to pick out and choose the best of your CV and then bring them to the attention of the prospective employer immediately before they have the chance to peer deeply into it. This way, any relevant past work experience or skills that appeal to the company will shine out right away among the other less applicable qualifications that you might possess. However, before you write your covering letter, make sure that you are fully aware of the details of the job that you are applying for.

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CV

By Sherill | Published: March 30, 2008


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Your CV (curriculum vitae) is the most important thing that you need if you are applying for an advertising job. It should not be underestimated whether you have just graduated from a university or you have been in advertising for decades now and your heart is already set on a shiny executive office.

For example, if you are one of over one hundred candidates that are applying for a post in a particular company, it’s your CV that will make the first impression. Make sure that your CV is tailor-fit to the job that you are applying for and it is not longer than is necessary.

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Adverts push in top gear

By Administrator | Published: March 1, 2008

There’s good news for the people of Bahrain, the Economic Development Board (EDB) launched A $12 MILLION (BD4.5m) worldwide advertising campaign to promote a business and create more jobs.  The “Business friendly Bahrain” campaign will be launched just before the Formula One weekend and run on several international media outlets including the CNN, BBC, Al Arabiya and the London-based Al Hayat newspaper. It will also highlight Bahrain as a regional and international business-friendly, cost-competitive centre with a highly skilled workforce, among other factors that make it an attractive destination, said the EDB chief executive Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa.

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Training Needed

By Sherill | Published: February 3, 2008


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The basic requirement for an advertising career is a bachelor’s degree. A degree in journalism or advertising is a great idea for you if you want to become an advertising manager. Your studies should include courses in visual arts, communications methods and technology, sales, market research, consumer behavior, and of course marketing. For executive positions, a master’s degree in business administration may be required.

An executive position in an advertising agency includes a Media Director who will work with other departments to select the communication media to advertise. These may be billboards, the Internet, magazines, newspapers, television, and radio. They also need to figure out the circulation costs with the ultimate goal of minimizing media cost.

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