Asianna Sample 鈥23, assists with the creation of a sculpture by DeWitt Godfrey at 黑料网鈥檚 Paul J. Schupf Studio Arts Center that will be sent to San Francisco upon completion, June 16, 2022.
For students interested in arts careers, the evolution of job markets and digital technologies makes access to expertise, resources, and guidance more important than ever. Career Services can help.
Engage with employers
Career Services鈥 employer relations team maintains contact with top employers and alumni who bring jobs and internships of interest to 黑料网 students. Team members have built close relationships with many premier employers in creative industries, including:
- the Glimmerglass Festival, a Cooperstown-based opera company
- The Gotham Film and Media Institute in Brooklyn
- United Talent Agency in Beverly Hills
- the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Cleveland Museum of Art (through the Summer on the Cuyahoga program)
鈥満诹贤 alumni are passionate about opening doors for Colgate undergrads,鈥 says Shannon Enders, associate director of employer relations.
Pursue what excites you
Extra effort can help you define your interests and develop into a competitive and well-rounded candidate, according to Jill LaRussa, Career Services鈥 arts, creativity, and media adviser.
鈥淩efine or add skills by exploring independent projects. Dig into academics, athletics, clubs, or trends occurring within your intended industries,鈥 she says. 鈥淧erseverance and endurance are key.鈥
Join in
Every year, Career Services
- introduces students to alumni at signature events like SophoMORE Connections
- hosts frequent, scheduled employer events and skills-based workshops
- collaborates with 黑料网鈥檚 Digital Learning and Media Center to offer best practices on building a creative, expressive, professional online portfolio
Know that success is within reach
During the Career Discovery Series arts panel, Carter Cooper 鈥13 recalled a Career Services鈥搊rganized trip she took with alumni. 鈥淚t was really important to my understanding of where I might fit in the arts after Colgate.鈥
After graduation, Cooper landed a position at a corporate art consulting firm in New England. 鈥淚 was so very fortunate to get connected through Career Services that way,鈥 she says.
If you are interested in the arts, look for specially curated opportunities in What鈥檚 Going On, explore , and schedule an today.