The Vault by Breaking and Entering

The Vault by Breaking and Entering

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The Vault by Breaking and Entering
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You Should Make a Fake Portfolio

You Should Make a Fake Portfolio

How to Curate the Work You Admire, Build Your Taste, and Land a Job in Advertising

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Geno Schellenberger
Feb 19, 2025
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If you're trying to break into advertising, you've probably heard this a million times: "You need a portfolio." But what if you don’t have spec campaigns under your belt yet? What if you don’t know where or how to start? The answer is simple. Create a fake portfolio.

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