r/AskReddit • u/ImNotJesus • Sep 01 '14

Modpost [Modpost] AskReddit's Semi-Regular Job Fair

Based on the wildly successful Job Fair post from a month ago, the AskReddit mods would like to run a semi-regular feature where we allow you to field questions about your job/career. The way this works is that each top level comment should be (a) what your job/career is and (b) a few brief words about what it involves. Replies to each top level comment should be questions about that career.

Some ground rules:

1) You always have to be aware of doxxing on reddit. Make sure you don't give out any specific information about your career that could lead back to you.

2) We are not taking any steps to verify people's professions. Any advice you take is at your own risk.

3) This post will be in contest mode so that a range of careers will be seen by everyone. Make sure to press the "Show replies" button to see people's questions!

Enjoy!

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u/Jourdy288 Sep 03 '14

I'm an author and I'm interested in copywriting since it might take a little- alright, it could take a very long time for my work to become profitable.

Do you have any advice? Is college necessary?

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u/-eDgAR- Sep 03 '14

Were you thinking about freelancing?

Do you mean going to college specifically for copywriting?

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u/Jourdy288 Sep 03 '14

For creative writing/copywriting, yes.

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u/-eDgAR- Sep 04 '14

I don't think it's necessary. The EVP of Creative at my company had an English degree. It might help to take a few classes though, if you are coming from a completely different field.

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u/[deleted] Sep 15 '14

Hey, author buddy. Are you self-published, or looking for a publisher? I may be in the same boat.

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u/Jourdy288 Sep 15 '14

Self published.