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Free Guide:
How to Start a Successful Creative Career

Discover a proven 3-step system to land your first creative job—from portfolio prep to turning internships into full-time offers.

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Recent Graduate Turned Award-Winning Art Director

Andrew Reutsky ↗
Thesis

Many believe that creative careers—in design, writing, and advertising—are unstable. But with the right strategy, you can break into the creative industry and build a sustainable, rewarding career.

Research shows that an aspiring creative professional (i.e. writer, designer, editor) can secure a stable, well-paying job by following three straightforward, actionable steps.

As Explored in The Paper

Three-Step Guide
to Starting a Successful
Creative Career

Step 1

Build a Portfolio That Lands Creative Internships

Covered: Resume, Creative Portfolio Tips, Finding Creative Internship
Don’t rely on your degree alone—employers want proof of creative thinking and craft. A strong portfolio is your real ticket into the creative industry.

Step 2

Ace Your Creative Internship Interviews

Covered: Interview, The First Job Offer, Get Hired at a Creative Agency
Learn what agencies and studios are really looking for during interviews. This guide offers strategies to tailor your approach and land that first opportunity.

Step 3

Turn Internships Into Full-Time Creative Roles

Covered: Why Hire You, Get a Creative Job
Understand how to stand out during your placement and become the hire they can't afford to lose.

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Method

Field-Tested Research

Backed by science, the paper has been created in consultation with anticipated graduates and supported with insights from more than 30 successful creative professionals.

"I wish I read this when I was first starting out"
CHARLIE LIKELY
CREATIVE DIRECTOR

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‍Helen Keller

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