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Jobs and Careers Resource Guide
Academy of Art University Career Resources
- Academy of Art University Career Resources Online Center
Includes links to the Online Job Board, industry connections, and “Toolbox for Professional Success” (guides to resumes, letters, references, networking, informational interviews, and employment interviews). - Academy of Art University Career Resources Online Job Board
Includes work opportunities, internships and portfolio projects. A self-created username and password are required to access the job board. - Email Academy of Art University Career Resources Center at careerresources@academyart.edu
Academy of Art University Library Resources
Books
Career Guides
- What color is your parachute? : 2012 (2012)
- Art/work : everything you need to know (and do) as you pursue your art career (2009)
- How to survive and prosper as an artist : selling yourself without selling your soul (2009)
- Opportunities in visual arts careers (2009)
- Tell me about yourself : storytelling to get jobs and propel your career (2009)
- Career opportunities in the visual arts (2006)
Resumes
- Step-by-step resumes : build an outstanding resume in 10 easy steps! (2011)
- Knock 'em dead résumés : smart advice to make your online and paper résumés more productive (2008)
- 202 great resumes (2004)
- 101 best resumes for grads (2003)
- Best resumes for college students and new grads : jump start your career (2003)
Cover Letters
- Knock 'em dead cover letters : great letter techniques and samples for every step of your job search (2008)
- Adams cover letter almanac (2006)
Interviewing
- Winning job interviews (2010)
- Instant interviews : 101 ways to get the best job of your life (2009)
- Acing the interview : how to ask and answer the questions that will get you the job (2008)
- Interview magic : job interview secrets from America's career and life coach (2008)
Job Search
- Occupational outlook handbook (2010)
- Knock 'em dead 2010 : the ultimate job search guide (2009)
- The academic job search handbook (2008)
- National directory of arts internships (2008)
Portfolios
- Designing a digital portfolio (2010)
- How to create a portfolio & get hired : a guide for graphic designers and illustrators (2010)
- No plastic sleeves : the complete portfolio guide for photographers and designers (2010)
Grant Writing
- The artist's guide to grant writing : how to find funds and write foolproof proposals for the visual, literary, and performing artist (2010)
- Grantseeker's guide to winning proposals (2008)
- Guide to getting arts grants (2006)
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| Topic | Call Number Area |
| Occupations and vocational guidance | HF 5382 |
| Resumes and cover letters | HF 5383 |
Career Resources on the Web
Job Websites
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