CAREER SERVICES The College of Art has a dedicated career services office that provides support to art + design students, as they explore and pursue professional and/or academic opportunities, pre- and post-grad.
WEEKLY AT-A-GLANCE/ FALL 2014 1:1 ADVISING
These meetings help structure the search while helping to identify and develop the tools to effectively target prospects — whether an internship, job, residency, fellowship, graduate school or other professional 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, o r trouble-shooting a follow-up strategy with a prospect. Held Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. and Thursdays 2 to 4 p.m. Available to those who have had a 1:1 appointment previously. Weekly sign-up sheets are emailed Tuesday mornings.
PRO PRACTICES SEMINAR DESIGN MAJORS
The Pro Practices seminar is designed to provide a foundation for students to pursue professional, transitional and further academic opportunities with confidence. Offered to juniors and seniors in Fashion and Communication Design. The eightweek program includes sessions on the development of resume, cover letter, online presence and portfolio; and, skill-building sessions focused on networking, interviewing, social media and professional etiquette. Session begins September 10.
PRO PRACTICES SEMINAR STUDIO MAJORS
In partnership with faculty, the Career Services office leads a series of professional practices sessions, integrated into the required capstone seminar, for all junior and senior studio art majors. Skill, material and learning outcomes from the course support both a studio practice and beyond, where these outcomes can be leveraged.
Monday 1:1 ADVISING BY APPOINTMENT STEINBERG 005 Tuesday 1:1 ADVISING BY APPOINTMENT STEINBERG 005 QUICK ADVISING 4–6 PM STEINBERG 005 Wednesday 1:1 ADVISING BY APPOINTMENT STEINBERG 005 PRO PRACTICES DESIGN JUNIORS 4–5 PM, DESIGN SENIORS 5–6PM STEINBERG 213 Thursday 1:1 ADVISING BY APPOINTMENT STERINBERG 005 QUICK ADVISING 2–4 PM STEINBERG 005 ADVISING FOR CAPSTONE & METHODS 4–5:30 PM Friday 1:1 ADVISING BY APPOINTMENT STEINBERG 005 CAPSTONE & METHODS
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SEMESTER AT-A-GLANCE/ FALL 2014 FALL ROADSHOW FASHION IN NEW YORK October 16–18 This October, advisors and faculty will lead a trip to New York over fall break to visit companies and studios, meet with professionals and alum in the field, and attend a networking reception. For more information and to register, visit careers.wustl.edu.
FASHION FUTURES September 5 Fashion Futures is a full-day program that teaches participants how to launch a successful career in the fashion industry. Presenters will share insights, offer advice and invite conversation with participants. Alum Ali Landorf (BFA ’08) will share a special presentation that includes her current work at J Crew in girls’ accessories and footware. Breakfast and lunch provided. Open to all majors.
FASHION WEEK October 13–18
saintlouisfashionweek.com The Sam Fox School is proud to be a sponsor and collaborator for this year’s Saint Louis Fashion Week, in partnership with ALIVE Magazine and the St. Louis Fashion Fund. An all-day conference will be held on Saturday, October 18 at the Sam Fox School. Keynote address by Fern Mallis, founder of New York Fashion Week. Stay tuned for more information on volunteer opportunities and special ticket pricing for students.
STL DESIGN WEEK September 22–28
stldesignweek.com Presented by the local chapter of AIGA, STL Design Week is a unique opportunity for students to explore design outside the campus, to more about the industry, the creative community in St. Louis and beyond. Networking opportunities abound in the 20+ events Sept. 22-28. The Sam Fox School is a proud sponsor, and will host a panel discussion on Sept 27 for students: Design + Jobs (Not Steve. Students.)
ALL–CAMPUS CAREER FAIR September 17 The Danforth Campus will host local and national organizations on Wednesday, Sept. 17 for the Fall Internship & Job Career Fair, from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Mallinckrodt Center.
WINTER ROADSHOW – ART DIRECTION + DESIGN SAN FRANCISCO/SILICON VALLEY January 7–9 This January, advisors and faculty will lead a trip to the Bay area over winter break to visit companies and studios, meet with professionals and alum in the field, and attend a networking reception. For more information and to register, visit careers.wustl.edu or contact Jen Meyer jennifer.meyer@wustl.edu DESIGNED BY MAGGIE EDELMAN BFA IN COMMUNICATION DESIGN 2014
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