The document discusses working at an interactive agency. It describes the different departments at agencies including creative, analytics, project management, digital strategy, social media, and web development. Employees say they enjoy being surrounded by inspiring people, constant learning and collaboration. The document provides advice for those seeking agency jobs, such as networking, focusing on company culture, and gaining a holistic understanding of different functions.

1. True
Life:
I
work
at
an
interac2ve
agency.
Julia
Cantor
Sr.
Digital
Publicist
&
Social
Media
Strategist,
Engauge
TwiDer:
@juliacantor

2. Is
this
an
adver-sing
agency?
{not
really.}

3. But
this
is.
{and
that’s
even
be;er.}

4. {and
so
is
this.}

5. Account
Management
Project
Analy-cs
Management
Digital
Strategy
Crea-ve
&
Integra-on
{ {departments}
}
Social
Strategy/
SEO
Community
Mgmt
Research/ Brand
Consumer
Experience/
Insights
Ac-va-ons
Web
Email
Development

6. What
I
like
most
about
working
at
an
agency
is…
“…being
surrounded
by
inspiring
and
crea-ve
people
every
day.”
“…learning
from
and
collabora-ng
with
brilliant,
passionate
people
.”
“…being
surrounded
by
so
many
smart
people!
Having
access
to
crea-ve,
tech,
development,
account
people,
etc.
to
learn
from.
I
am
always
learning
new
things.”
“…con-nued
educa-on.
There
is
ALWAYS
someone
to
learn
from
and
the
best
part,
always
someone
smarter
than
you.”
“…things
get
done,
but
in
a
very
laid
back,
fun,
manner.”
“…no
two
days
are
ever
the
same.”
“…all
different
types
of
clients
and
projects
–
my
days
are
always
different.”
“…You’re
able
to
engage
with
a
variety
of
consumer
touch
points
for
a
variety
of
clients
across
a
variety
of
ver-cals
—
ul-mately
exposing
you
to
a
lot
experiences
which
make
you
well-­‐rounded
and
very
marketable.

7. What
I
wish
I
knew
about
working
at
an
agency
is…
“…There’s
always
a
learning
curve.
Agencies
are
always
pushing
to
do
it
“be;er”
so
with
that
comes
a
constant
need
to
push
yourself
to
bring
addi-onal
thinking
and
change-­‐it-­‐up.
Crea-vity
stretches
across
every
element
of
an
agency
–
not
just
the
crea-ve
department.”
“…yes,
you
can
make
work
your
life,
but
it
doesn’t
have
to
be.
People
have
this
percep-on
that
agency
people
have
to
work
80hrs/week.
That’s
any
company,
not
just
an
agency.
Make
sure
you
find
the
right
culture
fit
for
you.”
“…every
experience
from
day
1
is
a
stepping
stone
to
wherever
it
is
you’ll
go.”
“…how
fast-­‐paced
and
hec-c.
(I
got
lucky
bc
I
like
that
kind
of
environment!!)”
“…I
would
not
get
paid
much
at
an
agency
early
on,
but
the
rela-onships
and
learnings
I
received
were
more
valuable
to
my
career
than
the
money
at
that
-me.
It
has
framed
where
I
am
today.”
“…
every
agency
is
different.”
“…There
are
new
challenges
every
day,
you
will
work
your
ass
off,
but
it’s
all
worth
it.”

8. The
best
advice
I
have
for
someone
looking
for
a
job
at
an
agency
is…
“…get
to
know
people.
Set
up
informal
interviews.
We’ve
all
been
there
and
we’re
happy
to
help.
Don’t
be
afraid
to
reach
out.
Oh,
and
Twi;er.
Reaching
out
on
Twi;er
landed
me
my
agency
job
“
“…
learn
wherever
you
can.
The
job
you
start
with
is
just
a
stepping
stone
to
figure
out
what
you
are
passionate
about…you
don’t
know
that
yet
at
22.”
“…the
agency
is
only
as
good
as
the
people
working
there.
Office
space,
clients,
trends,
money
changes
–
if
you
aren’t
working
with
people
you
can
learn
from
and
enjoy
being
around…it’s
not
worth
it!”
“…think
about
the
people
that
you
will
work
with
day
to
day.
Will
they
inspire
you
and
simply
brighten
your
day?”
“…it’s
all
about
who
you
know!
Networking
(via
events,
Linkedin,
Twi;er,
etc.)
are
key!”
“…Seize
opportuni-es
to
get
to
know
people
across
disciplines
and
understand
how
each
func-on
operates.
Understanding
the
holis-c
process
and
perspec-ves
of
each
func-on
will
go
far
in
building
rela-onships
across
the
agency
and
eleva-ng
the
level
of
your
own
output.
Plus,
the
backgrounds
of
agency
personnel
are
quite
varied
and
could
help
to
shape
your
own
path.”

9. Thank
you.
Julia
Cantor
Sr.
Digital
Publicist
&
Social
Media
Strategist,
Engauge
TwiDer:
@juliacantor