# How Do I Get Into Advertising? - Published: 2023-06-22 - Author: [Connectively](https://blog.connectively.us/author/terkel.md) - Topics: [Questions](https://blog.connectively.us/category/questions.md) - Source: https://blog.connectively.us/how-do-i-get-into-advertising/ - Publisher: Connectively From fitting into a marketing team after interning to discovering a natural talent, here are four answers to the question, “How did you get into advertising?” - Internship During My Studies - Passion for Creating Visuals and Stories - Fell In Love With My First Advertising Job - Caught the American Entrepreneurial Spirit ### Internship During My Studies I had about 40 hours of internships to complete at my chosen organization. I was studying management so the fields I could handle and the responsibilities varied. As it happened, I was accepted by a company that didn’t have any set program for me, and I could “try out” various tasks from completely different departments. It turned out that I proved to be a great fit for the marketing team, whose manager invited me to cooperate further, emphasizing how she appreciated my creative and unconventional approach to marketing. So, in my case, it was a very smooth transition, and I am extremely happy that fate desired it that way. --- ### Passion for Creating Visuals and Stories I was the Creative Director of my college’s student newspaper, and I enjoyed helping to create interesting visuals and stories. My passion for this work led me to pursue advertising after graduation. I knew that in order to make an impact in the industry; I needed more than just a bachelor’s degree, so I completed a Master’s program in advertising and marketing. After graduating, I could secure a job at a reputable advertising agency quickly, where I have been able to use my creativity and knowledge in the industry to develop successful campaigns for our clients. --- ### Fell In Love With My First Advertising Job I always knew that I wanted to work in a creative field, but I wasn’t sure what that would look like. After graduating from college with a degree in marketing, I started working at a small advertising agency. I quickly fell in love with the fast-paced, ever-changing nature of the industry, and the ability to use my creativity to solve complex problems for clients. I worked my way up from an entry-level position to a senior role, and I have worked on some incredible campaigns that have made a real impact. While advertising can be challenging, ‌it’s also incredibly rewarding to see the results of your hard work and to know that you’re helping to make a real difference for your clients. I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve had in this industry and excited to see where my career will take me next. --- ### Caught the American Entrepreneurial Spirit I advertised almost by accident during my university days back in Munich. I had a job that was completely unrelated to my degree. Some of my responsibilities included SEO work and Google Ads. I discovered I enjoyed the work and was good at it. A few years later, I moved to the US and continued doing similar work. Then I caught the American entrepreneurial spirit. I founded my first marketing agency and grew the business significantly. What initially accrued a little spending money has become a very fulfilling career. --- ### Submit Your Answer Would you like to submit an alternate answer to the question, “How did you get into advertising?” [Submit your answer here.](https://terkel.io/publicQuestion/5491/Question)