California College of the Arts Career Development Office

Can you believe it's already October? Career Development has a full calendar of virtual events, happening all month long. Swipe over to see events taking place every week, and register on Handshake at the link in bio! Almost all events are being recorded, and will be shared out with students and alumni who register, or can be found on CCA's new Panopto.

How does your work as a fine artist benefit you as a working professional in other industries? @anastasiafaiella will share her story as an artist and how she came to launch her own interior design firm and establish a career as a working Interior Designer and Fine Artist. This Thursday, October 1st from 11:00am-12:00pm (PST) join Career Development for "The Intersection Between Art & Design" --Register via Handshake at the link in our bio! Anastasia holds a BA in ...art history from the University of MN & an MFA from the University of California at Berkeley, and owns an award winning boutique San Francisco Interior Design firm she founded in 2009. @ccafinearts @ccadesignis @cacollegeofarts @cca_interiordesign See more

Don't miss tomorrow morning's webinar with @laikastudios from 11:00am-12:00pm (PST) as part of CCA Career Development's "Recruiter Week!" Recruiters Amy Hurwitz & Angela Geier from Laika will be giving a presentation focused on insider tips for applying to jobs at studios (what to do, what to not do, etc.). Laika is an American stop-motion animation studio specializing in feature films, commercial content for all media, music videos, and short films. The studio is best known for its stop-motion feature films Coraline, ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls, Kubo and the Two Strings and Missing Link.

Feeling lost when it comes to networking online, or getting the most out of LinkedIn as a creative? Join @linkedin team members and @designmba @ccartsalumni Katie Jacquez (CCA Alum MDes '17) and Kristen Yuen (CCA Alum MDes '16) next Friday, September 18th to learn how to create an engaging and dynamic LinkedIn Profile. "LinkedIn Virtually at @cacollegeofarts: Creating Your Online Presence" is Friday 9/18 from 11:00am-12:00pm PST. Register at the link in bio!

It's here! Check out our virtual events calendar for the month of Septemberswipe to see virtual events being held every week, hosted by Career Development over Zoom. . See more on our Portal (at the link in our bio), and register for all programs on Handshake under Events! . Tell us, what events are you most excited about for this month? Stay tuned for more!

CCA's Career Development Office Fall 2020 Workshops and Virtual Fair!! Sign-up for all events at cca.joinhandshake.com

This one's for CCA parents + families! We're always here to support your student but we know they may also need a little extra support from home during this time. Here are some guides for what you can do to support them in their professional development this summer. 1. Encourage self-reflection! 2. Encourage online networking & relationship building.... 3. Suggest they get an online resume review with Career Development. 4. Research hiring opportunities through Handshake and our list of Art + Design Job Boards on the CCA Portal. 5. Encourage them to meet with Career Development for goal setting, career planning, & more! Email [email protected] or make an appointment with our team at cca.joinhandshake.com Illustrations by CCA student @lisa_aidar See more

Swipe to see even more career tips for the summer: 1. Dress to impress (even if you're staying at home). It will help you feel more professional and helps with productivity! 2. Practice interviews by yourself or with a friend. The best way is to schedule a mock interview with a career coach at cca.joinhandshake.com ... 3. Tune into Career Development's online workshops! Register for online workshops at the link in our bio, or on Handshake! Illustrations by CCA student @lisa_aidar See more

Now that school's been out for a few weeks (and we're still at home), are you starting to wonder what to do with all this time? Swipe to see some of our career tips: 1. Research career pathways by talking to professors, industry professionals, and the Career Development team! 2. Update your resume and get it ready to apply.... 3. Give your LinkedIn and Handshake profiles a makeover! Illustrations by CCA student @lisa_aidar See more

We love these 5 lessons learned from 5 years of freelancing by illustration professional Ella Lama! This is great advice for any creative, but especially those looking to go out in search of work on their own. Swipe over to see more tips, and check out @ella_lama's page for even more useful resources for creative freelancers. [Repost by @ella_lama]

We noticed many of you are new here, so we thought we'd re-introduce you to our team! We are Career Development at @cacollegeofarts, usually based on the San Francisco + Oakland campuses, but currently working from our respective homes throughout the Bay Area. 1. Diana Chávez, Director of Career Development: brings an extensive background in Student Affairs, Higher Ed. and Diversity & Inclusion to CCA, holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education 2. Nicole Muelle...r, Asst. Director of Career Development, Fine Arts + Humanities: brings a background in higher ed. & fine art as a practicing visual artist and co-host of @beyondthestudio podcast (also the person behind this IG account) 3. Josh Smothers, Asst. Director of Career Development, Employer Relations: coordinates job & internship fairs like Career Expo, the Social Impact Fair, and arranges employer visits to CCA's campus It's great to meet you, and we're glad you're all here! @ San Francisco Bay Area See more

Now that it's summer, it's a great time to spend making your home studio work for you! Swipe over for more tips on settling into your home workspace: 1. Set up your space: Block of an area (corner of your apartment, spare room, garage, etc.) as your new "studio space" 2. Consider your process: Determine what you need to work (i.e. good ventilation, wallspace, a table to spread out, etc.)... 3. Stock your supplies: Take stock of your current resources, and keep essential supplies handy 4. Set your studio schedule: Decide when your "studio time" will be, and use this time to focus on your work! Illustrations by CCA student @lisa_aidar See more

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