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Career Resources Links

The internet, with it's infinite resources, can at times be overwhelming and frustrating. The Office of Career and Professional Development has researched and organized a comprehensive list of websites for artists and designers, covering business development issues, associations, jobs abroad, resumés, grants, salary information, and artist communities and residencies.

Links by Topic
- Art Agencies/Organizations
  - ART Serve of Michigan
  - Design West Michigan
  - National Assoc. of Independent Artists
  - Michigan Assoc. of Cultural Arts Agencies
  - National Assoc. of Independent Artists
  - Art Organizations
  - National Endowment for the Arts Partnerships and Resources
  - NEA State and Regional Partners
  - Alliance of Artists Communities
  - American Association of Museums
  - American Society for Aesthetics
  - Chicago Artists Coalition
  - Art Serve of Michigan
- Art/Design Job Sites
  - Art Deadlines List
  - Caroll Michels: How to survive as an Artist
  - The Artist Stand – Artist Network
  - World Wide Art Resources
  - Art Link – Young Artists Auction
  - Art Marketing
  - Arts Over America
  - Job Market for Artists and Designers
  - Art Jobs
  - Incredible Art Department
  - Fine Art Marketplace, job listings
  - Art Staffing
  - Art Job
    U: Kendall.
    
    Password: College49503
  - Graduate Jobs in Art
    U: kendallcoll
    
    Password: csad49503
  - Museum Employment Resource
- Branding
- Business Resources
  - Score – Retired Executives
  - Grand Rapids Public Library
  - Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
  - Grow – Grand Rapids opportunities for Women
  - Innovation Works
  - Michigan Small Business Technology Development Center
  - GR Library Business Resource Center
- Curriculum Vitae
  - College Art Resume Guidelines
  - Curriculum Vitae Samples
- Design Resources
  - Stylesight
  - Material Connexion
  - Color Association
- Education Job Resources
- Etiquette and Professionalism
- Fine Art Practice
  - National Association of Independent Artists
  - Fine Art Marketplace and Community job/freelance listings
  - Chicago Artists Coalition
  - Art Serve of Michigan
  - ART DEADLINES LIST
    Juried competitions, jobs, grants, fellowships , internships, photo contests, residencies. Free or paid versions
  - The Internet for Fine Arts
  - Fine Art Resources
  - Fine Art Forum
  - Artist Information Database
  - The Artist Stand – Artist Network
  - World Wide Art Resources
  - Art Link – Young Artists Auction
    An opportunity to have your art chosen to be auctioned around the world
  - Arts Over America- National Assembly of state art agencies
  - Art Marketing
    excellent site for Fine Arts
  - Art Advice
  - Internet Marketing for Fine Arts
- Freelance Support
  - Art Link – Young Artists Auction
    An opportunity to have your art chosen to be auctioned around the world
  - Freelancers Union
  - Arts Over America- National Assembly of state art agencies
  - Art Marketing
    excellent site for Fine Arts
  - Art Advice
  - Internet Marketing for Fine Arts
  - Caroll Michels: Career Coach and Artist Advocate
  - Artist Help Network
- Gallery Information
  - List of New York Museums
  - United States Art Gallery Guides
  - Michigan Galleries
  - Art Galleries in Saugatuck, Michigan
  - Chicago Galleries
  - Museum of comic and cartoon art
  - National Directory of university galleries and museums by state
- General Job Resources
  - Jobs by Career Field/Industry
  - Job Central
  - Indeed.com
  - Kendall CareerLink
  - CareerBuilder
  - College Recruiter
  - Simply Hired
  - Linkup
  - Monster Jobs
  - Beyond
  - BlueSteps
  - CareerBeam
  - Hoovers
  - Intl Assoc. of Employment Websites, International job site
  - JibberJobber
  - JobBait
  - Job-Hunt
  - Jobs for You
  - Kijiji
  - Ebay Classifieds in Grand Rapids
  - The Ladders.come
  - Netshare
  - Nicheboards.com
  - Profile Research
  - Vault
  - Michigan Internships
  - Craigslist
  - Yellow Pages
  - NewYork Jobs
  - Chicago Jobs
  - Los Angeles Jobs
  - Facebook Jobs
  - Intro to West Michigan Industries
  - Michigan Job and Career Site
  - Government Jobs
  - Civil Service Jobs in Michigan
  - iPhone Apps
  - LinkedIn APP
  - Internship Seeker App
  - SnapDat
  - Linkup App
  - Jobs by Career Builder app
- Grad School Resources
  - Grad School Advice
  - Research Graduate School Programs by subject
  - Admissions Advice
    Guides you through the graduate school process
  - Graduate School Directories – Art/Design
  - gradschools.com
  - Petersons
- International Resources
- International Students (job search)
  - myvisajobs.com
    Learn which employers have utilized H-1B visas for a three-year period. Also provides other excellent resources.
  - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Internship Information
  - United Way GR – Volunteer opportunities for skilled people
  - Intern West Michigan
  - InternWeb
  - Bartels Science Illustration Internships
  - Periscope comic illustration internships
  - MOMA publications internships
  - Nickelodeon Internships
  - Disney Animation internships
  - Dreamworks Internship Program
  - Pixar Internships
  - Hallmark Internships
  - Chicago Fashion Resource – Jobs and much more
  - Fashion Internships
  - Warner Brothers Animination Studio
  - Cinesite – World’s leading film visual effects houses in London
  - American Greetings Internships
  - Publishing Central Directory
  - Gallopade Internships – Illustration and new media
  - Art History Jobs, Internships and Fellowships
- Interviewing
  - Interview Etiquette Infographic
  - List of Illegal Interview Questions
  - Dressing for the Interview: Intern Queen, Howcast.com, YouTube Video
  - Interview Videos
  - Phone Interviewing
  - Your Body Language during an Interview
  - Answering Interviewing Questions: YouTube Video, About: Job Search
- Job Search Strategies
  - US Career Webinars
    Current Student Access Code: 101MI
    
    Alumni Access Code: 101MIA
  - Cold Calling – Do it right
  - The Riley Guide
  - CareerShift
  - Working with Recruiters
  - Quint Careers
- Job Market information
  - Job Market Information
  - Art Job Market Information
  - Employment Trends
  - Occupational Projections by State
  - CAREEREALISM Cutting Edge career management advice
- Legal Issues
- LinkedIn Job Search
  - Step #1 Intro to LinkedIn
  - Step #2 Building Your Professional Brand
  - Step #3 Finding Your Career Passion
  - Step #4 Grow Your Professional Network
  - Step #5 Turning Relationships into Opportunities
  - Step #6 Researching and Prepping for Interviews and other Opportunities
  - How to find a job on Linked IN
  - Student Job Portal
  - New Profile page for students
  - Introducing the Linkedin Student Job Portal
  - Infographic: The social Job Search – Can Social Networks help you land a job?
- Networking
- Portfolio Information
  - Fine Art America
  - Carbon Made
  - Behance
  - Coroflot
  - Wordpress
  - Crevado
  - Big Black Bag
  - Impact
  - View Book
  - Design Related
  - Shown’d
  - Mosaic Globe
  - Freelance Switch
- Residencies/Fellowships
  - US & Japan Friendship Commission and Creative Residency Program
  - Print Shop Residencies
  - miraslist.com
  - cecartslink.org
  - Resources: Artist in Residency
  - Research Fellowships
  - Art A to Z Grants
  - collegeart.org Opportunities
  - artistcommunities.org
  - artgrants.blogspot.com
  - Art Residencies
  - Res Artis: List of Residencies
  - New York Artist On Line
- Resumes
  - Creative Resume Samples
  - Creative Resumes – The Infograph
  - Types & Samples of Cover Letters
- Salary Negotiation
- Salary Surveys
- Social Impact jobs
  - Careers in Nonprofits
    Connects the best people with the best causes, serving Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Wash DC.
  - Charity Village
    Provides an online source of information, news, jobs, services, and resources for the Canadian nonprofit community
  - Commongood Careers
    Enables innovative nonprofits to build strong organizations through the recruitment, retention, and development of outstanding talent.
  - Craigslist
    Features city-specific classiedfied ads, forums, and job listings in may categories, including nonprofit.
  - DotOrgJobs.com
    Lists nonprofit jobs, which are searchable by category, location, and experience level.
  - Dream Champs
    Helps Gen Y find work they love, helping them to discover their “why” – the reason they do what they do.
  - Give to Get Jobs
    Connects people with companies who share the same values—giving back to society, and still making a profit.
  - Idealist.org
    Gives people and organizations a place online to exchange recources and ideas, locate opportunities and supporters, and take steps toward building a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives.
  - Monster.com
    Connects people seeking jobs and the employers who need great people.
  - Impact’s Career Center
    Helps people change the world with the careers they choose and the work they do.
  - Next Billion’s Career Center
    Brings together a community of business leaders, social entrepreneurs, NGOs, policymakers, and acedemics who want to explore the connection between development and enterprise.
  - On-Ramps
    Helps organizations recruit the best talent available, no matter the function or sector.
  - Social Impact Jobs
    If you are looking for a workplace that aligns with your purpose.
  - Opportunity Knocks
    Provides a national online job site, HR resource, and career development destination focused exclusively on the nonprofit community.
  - Uloop
    Post student job listings and internships to reach college students at over 1,500 Universities.
- Summer Jobs and Art Camps
  - Summer Camp Job search Tips
  - Finding a Summer Job
  - Western Association of Independent Camps
  - More Camp Jobs
  - Cool Jobs in Cool Places
  - Great Art Camp in Michigan
  - More art camps in Michigan
  - Camp Resource
  - Variety of Summer Jobs
    Search through some of the larger Job Boards such as Career Builder, Monster and type in summer jobs.
- US Government Jobs and Application Process
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