Bootcamp and Job Fair
Find Your Next Big Client at AWAI’s 2011 Job Fair
There are very few events where the speakers are eager to attend the whole program. But with Bootcamp, we are – and we do. You never know who you'll find yourself sitting next to: Michael Masterson, John Forde, Mark Everett Johnson, Don Hauptman. They're in there just like you, taking notes, discovering something new that could be worth thousands of dollars!
“The ability to write good copy is a skill and an art, and in order for us as a company to keep growing in tough economic times it's even more important than usual that we keep engaging top notch talent that can really relate to our target market. AWAI is the best place we've found to discover that talent.”
Co Founder, Healthy Wealthy-n-Wise Magazine
“I hit pay dirt with Nightingale-Conant! I just completed my first assignment for Nightingale-Conant. Even better, yesterday they invited me to work on another project. This was a direct result of the spec assignment I submitted from the 2008 AWAI Bootcamp Job Fair. Needless to say I'm thrilled to work with these great folks … it’s really amazing how the Job Fair grants attendees direct access to decision makers at companies like Nightingale-Conant.”
AWAI trained copywriter
“Since taking my first AWAI copywriting program and attending several AWAI copywriting Bootcamps, my new career as a freelance copywriter has really taken off. Clients I gained from submitting my first Bootcamp spec assignments 2 1/2 years ago are still my clients today, earning me over six figures a year. Plus, I've been able to afford to indulge my passion for travel. Just in the last year, I've gone to Honduras, Greece, Italy, Turkey, and Croatia. Thanks AWAI for all your help!”
The majority of businesses (nearly 60%) are actually increasing their budgets for content creation despite the economy, according to a recent study by Junta42. That’s why AWAI’s annual Bootcamp Job Fair should be on your list of “must do” activities for the year.
Make the Most of Your Job Fair Experience – Learn from the Pros!
To make sure you get the most out of your Job Fair experience, we’ve put together a special report for you. Don’t make the same mistakes that past participants have made. You’ll discover real-world tips from past successful Job Fair participants, “Wall of Famers,” members of AWAI’s Circle of Success … and even some of the marketers themselves.
“Come prepared with questions that will help you understand the mind of the marketing directors who hire you. This is a great opportunity to ‘interview’ them in person and discover what their core buying emotion really is.”
“Job Fair is great for getting samples of the vendor’s marketing and their business cards. While I know people can land jobs that night, there’s far less stress for a beginner if they approach the Job Fair as a research project, then more calmly approach these vendors at a later time.”
Top 5 Reasons to Attend Job Fair
The Clients Come to You
You’ll walk into the conference hall with confidence and grace and walk right up to marketers eager to hire copywriters just like you. You’ll approach them with a smile and firm handshake and find out what they are really looking for in a copywriter and ask any questions you have about their spec challenge.
Jumpstart Your Career
This is your chance to show the marketers what you can do for them. You’ll submit copy for the spec challenges of your choice and if your work is chosen, you will be paid – and paid well - for it! Launch your career and recover your Bootcamp investment at the same time!
Make Valuable Connections
Network with marketers and other professional copywriters, like the AWAI Wall of Fame members, who have been in your shoes and can offer insight on how to make your copywriting dreams come true – connections that could land you to your first paid job!
You Don’t Have to Go It Alone
You don’t have to go through the Job Fair alone. You’re among friends. AWAI Staff members and the Bootcamp Ambassadors will be there every step of the way to guide you. If this is your first time at Job Fair or you need a refresher, attend the informative workshop hosted by AWAI Executive Director, Katie Yeakle, in the hour prior to general admission.
Build Your Confidence & Have Some Fun!
The whole Job Fair experience gives you everything you need to pull yourself together, as well as the confidence to hold your head up high and call yourself a Professional Copywriter! Plus, you’ll have some fun at the festive cocktail reception. It’s also a relaxing way to network with potential clients.
Attention Registered Attendees: Once registered for this year’s Bootcamp, you’ll get access to your Bootcamp attendee page where you get updates as they are confirmed and full details on the spec assignments being offered by the marketers at this year’s Job Fair.
If you are interested in participating in this year’s Job Fair as a company or marketer looking to hire a freelance, part-time or full-time copywriter, please email us at jobfair@awaionline.com or call Member Services at 561-278-5557 for more information.
Make contact early so you can get a prime job fair location and become a Job Fair Sponsor. Learn More!
Looking for Copywriters? You’re Invited to “Test Drive” the Best Professional Writers in Direct Response Marketing at the 2011 Job Fair!
Companies confirmed for the 2011 Job Fair include …
- AccuHub
- Agora Financial
- American Lantern Press
- AWAI
- Best Life Herbals
- Boardroom, Inc.
- CAH, Inc.
- Call Loop
- Contour Beds
- ContentClear Marketing
- Done For You Solutions
- Dr. Al Sears
- Full Potential Healthcare
- Glazer-Kennedy
- Golf Institute
- Healhty Wealthy N Wise
- Home Positions
- I Creatives
- Idea Incubator
- Institute for Individual Investors
- International Living
- Inversor Global
- James Direct, Inc.
- KJM Publications
- League of Power
- Leeb Group
- LGP GEM LTD
- Market Authority
- Meritas
- Money Map Press
- Money Week
- Natural Health Dossier
- Nightingale Conant
- Opportunity Travel
- Parker Marketing
- Premier Direct
- Premier Quality Systems
- Stansberry & Associates Investment Research
- Step Into the Spotlight!
- Strategic Profits
- The MDI Group
- The Oxford Club
- The Palm Beach Letter
- Sovereign Society
- Travel Writer
- Wealthy Web Writer
- Weiss Research