Students breaking into advertising have plenty of networking opportunities and events available to them, but to truly get a taste of the agency life, check out these three incredible events.

The One Club Creative Bootcamp

This free 4-day concepting and pitching competition is one of the most intense events that a junior copywriter could experience. I was lucky enough to attend my first bootcamp in 2018, with the event hosted and sponsored by 72andSunny. The entire week was full of creative briefs, mentoring, and brain-storming ideas for our campaign late into the night. Place first, second, or third, and you’ll win a student membership to the One Club. If you’re starting in any creative field in advertising, this is one event you MUST experience for yourself.

The One Club Portfolio Night

By assembling the top creative directors and executives from ad agencies across the world, the One Club for Creativity gives novices the perfect opportunity to get their portfolio evaluated before they truly get into the field. This way, no students has to risk applying for their dream job with a lackluster portfolio. If your portfolio is impressive enough, you could even get hired on the spot!

AdCon at CSUF

Finally, you should check out AdCon, the annual advertising convention at Cal State Fullerton. Hosted by AdClub, AdCon is the perfect opportunity to meet professionals in the field, learn about up-and-coming ideas in the world of advertising, and flex your creative skills in the Creative Competition. Wow the judges with a winning campaign, and you could walk away with an internship at a world-renowned ad agency.

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Tabitha Butler

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