It’s all about transferable skillsets – this industry has so many complex parts, but commons traits that successful employees have include being inquisitive and having an appetite to learn, coupled with strong communication and organization skills.

Shelley Pinsonneault | Publicis Media

Trust thy employees to do what they are hired to do, give them the autonomy to drive their area of the business, learn and change things for the better.

Vishal Sagar | Harman International Industries, Inc.

Embrace constant change. In digital, nothing stays the same. As soon as you get familiar with one platform, technology solution, device or standard – it changes. Someone coming into the industry must be comfortable with continuous learning and discovery. The best way to ‘know’ is to ‘do.’ Become a user of new platforms and technology. Understand how it works and how it engages you. The best talent are those with natural curiosity and a willingness to adapt.

Travis Howe | Disney Advertising Sales

It’s going to take some time before people start to really listen to you. You earn the ability to be listened to by showing respect, working hard and gaining trust. It's not a birthright that people will want to know what you think.

Jared Blitz | Blitz Creative