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If you are interested in getting a job as an advertising creative, either as a copywriter; an artist then you need to create Spec ads in your Portfolio or BOOK. Make your Portfolio something out of the ordinary. Once you join an agency you have to craft regular stuff (most of the time!) but this is your time to plug off the stoppers and go for it! Make your portfolio outstanding and out-of -the box with these easy tips. Mention SPEC on each ad. If you have the original ad you could put it along with your SPEC ads. Hopefully you have a wonderful collection of ads from the print media and taped commercials, radio spots, include those that you dislike. If you have collected ads and created a Chap book with interesting ads and uninteresting ones - good, bad and the ugly – then each ad should be in the charmed circle of your ad collection, separated with sections for each type of ads for easy reference. This will help you when you create your portfolio. Before you...

As you get going with your portfolio creation of SPEC ADS, spend some time thinking how you will present it. Hardbound, Digital and then the details you need to plan before you send your resume and wait for the interview call.  Find details from afaqs Freelance switch on how to write a resume through different media You could also check the do's and dont's of a resume from resume expert at monster.com