It seems I have a flurry of inquiries at the end of the year from people who are frustrated with their careers and want advice on how to change their lot in life. Having the career that you’re meant to have requires a long-term approach. You’re sculpting your future, so you should be chipping away […]
Imagine a relevant creative career
November 13, 2018 by Bart Cleveland Career ImprovementMany years ago I heard Sir George Martin speak at an advertising conference. For those unfamiliar, Sir Martin had come to be known as the Fifth Beatle for it was he that had produced so many of their classic albums. Sir Martin related the events in making Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely-Hearts Club Band. As he took […]
New Series: JPL FAQs – How Can I Get Better Assignments at Work?
September 13, 2018 by Bart Cleveland Career Advice Career Improvement JPL FAQsWhen it comes to your career, it is rarely a smooth, easy path. In an effort to help guide you along your journey we’re starting a new series, JPL FAQs. We’ll be sharing some of the questions we hear repeated and the answers to help alleviate those worries. We hope it helps. Q: How can […]
What I did (and didn’t do) on Summer Vacation to get the job of my life.
July 10, 2018 by Bart Cleveland UncategorizedFinally, school is over, you’ve graduated, and now you can unwind and take a much-deserved rest. If your degree is in accounting, go for it. For those who want a career in advertising, you’re making an error that will take years to overcome. I’ve counseled many who after experiencing the outcome of “taking a break,” […]
JPL Rocket Fuel: Portfolio Highlight from Gina Senese
April 25, 2018 by Bart Cleveland UncategorizedThis series follows the careers of JPLers. They share their experiences and give advice to help others seeking the creative career they want most. Gina Senese, art director, Ogilvy NY Gina Senese went through Job Propulsion Lab’s Rebuild program in 2016 while attending The University of Texas. Soon after, she went […]