CAREER SERVICES AT-A-GLANCE/ FALL 2012
Since 2007, the College of Art has had a dedicated career services office devoted to the post-grad needs and interests of art + design students. In addition to these programs, the office partners with faculty on a number of initiatives that are major-specific, and often held in-studio, throughout the year. 1:1 ADVISING
One-on-one advising helps students crystallize their interests, guides them on how to structure the search, as well as helps to identify the tools to target prospects – whether an internship, job, residency, fellowship, graduate school or other professional post-grad opportunity. To make an appointment with Jen Meyer or another advisor, call 935-5930.
QUICK ADVISING
This 10-minute check-in is ideal for a quick review of a resume, edits to a cover letter, or trouble-shooting a follow-up strategy with a prospect. Held from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays in the fall. A second block will be added to the spring semester, 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays. Available to those who have had a 1:1 appointment. Sign-up sheets are posted the day before each session, 005 Steinberg.
PRO PRACTICES SEMINAR
The Pro Practices seminar is designed to provide a foundation for students to confidently pursue professional and transitional opportunities. Sections are offered for Fashion majors, Communication Design juniors, Communication Design seniors and Studio Art seniors. The eight-week program includes sessions on the development of the resume, cover letter and portfolio; and, skill-building sessions focused on networking, interviewing, professional etiquette, and pulling it all together by formulating a comprehensive plan of action for the winter break. In the spring, a second series is held to put these skills and materials to work, and provides a support system to facilitate the search and pursuit of the intended opportunity. Fall seminar begins in October. For more information, please contact Jen Meyer.
FALL BREAK ROAD SHOW
On Oct 18-19, Jen Meyer and Professor Douglas Dowd will lead An Art Direction + Design Road Show to Chicago. Students will get a rare glimpse of behind-the-scene action at top-notch studios, agencies, firms and other institutions, and will have the opportunity to network with area alumni currently working in the field.
WINTER BREAK ROAD SHOW
On January 7-8, Jen Meyer will co-lead a Fashion Road Show to New York, where students will have the opportunity to visit a variety of fashion houses and companies where they will engage with established alumni and other contacts. For more information about any of the Road Shows and to apply please visit: careercenter.wustl.edu/events/Pages/RoadShows.aspx.
JEN MEYER | 005 STEINBERG HALL | 314.935.5930 | JENNIFER.MEYER@WUSTL.EDU | CAREERCENTER.WUSTL.EDU