What is advertising (career) about?

I'm graduating this year and I'm interested in advertising and marketing, I would be going to the art institute and they offer a diploma in advertising, can that get me a good career? Or is it a degree that gets you the best? And what is the salary like...

I have Done my BE in (info-science) & currently pursuing my MBA in Marketing . N i have a thing for Advertising but i have no clue about the advertising jobs and what exactly i need ...show more

I'm 24, a Computer Science graduate student. There's been a tiny feeling in my mind since all these years but it's been growing now that I'm treading the wrong path. I've been a little interested in advertising, read a couple of books on it, know Photoshop...

I've been in advertising since 1992 and I'm getting burnt, fast. It's not that I hate the career; I just think that being able to incorporate my love of all things ...show more

I've been in advertising since 1992 and I'm getting burnt, fast. It's not that I hate the career; I just think that being able to incorporate my love of all things ...show more

Obviously I know that some colleges offer Adv. major. But the college I'm looking at doesn't have one. So, what alternative major should I choose to get into the Advertising ...show more

I'm planning to find a job on the field of Marketing/Advertising. What qualities do you think I definitely must have on this field to be successful?

I am really interested in this type of career but am curious as to what type of education I'll need for it? Thanks so much for you help!

How did you enter the industry?  How did you decide what position was right for you?  Did this decision inform the rest of your career or did your path change?  Any and all anecdotes/insights welcome.