You have to be a team player and to be able to get along with others because all of your work is done in a team framework. You have to know how to compromise and have a sense of humor.

Internships play a vital role because all these [advertising] agencies want someone with experience, and even the limited experience you get as an intern is valuable. A number of students use their internships to get a job. Even if there are no openings at that company, if they've done well, people will recommend them to others.