Favorite Arts Related Career Resources
- ArtJobs.org – This is a website that I had to pay for in order to view available jobs all around the country. The length of time you have to access the information depends on the amount you pay. For example, I paid $25 to access the site for three months. Once you pay, you can search for art-related jobs and internships beginning at entry-level positions, all the way up to jobs that require special degrees or experience. It also allows you to post a resume for employers to review. This site is useful because I am interested in a job in the arts, and it eliminates having to search “high and low” for specific job types. The search portion is easy to use and the information is always up to date with the most current openings.
- Craigslist – This website offers many different types of jobs, and since I’m interested in art, it’s easy to find freelance work, or on-the-side jobs that can be done on a temporary basis, even if it’s just to get some experience. It’s easy to search for jobs, although sometimes it can be somewhat overwhelming because of the amount listed. It’s also difficult to know what’s legitimate and what is a scam, but for the most part, it’s real work. What I like the most about Craigslist is the diversity of art-related jobs near me.
- People I know/Contacts – This is probably my favorite career-related “resource.” I have been able to get many jobs just because of who I knew. And a lot of the time, when I ask friends or classmates how they got a particular job, they said they were referred by a friend or family member, or someone they knew already had a job in that particular field. Overall, I think it’s easiest to find a job if a person can refer you.
- Walk-in – This mostly applies to retail jobs/careers, but it works. It entails dressing appropriately, preparing a resume or sample application, and driving or walking to places you might like to work. I usually fill out an application on the spot and ask to speak with a manager if they are available. I like this “resource” because of the directness of it. The manager and associates can relate you to your application. It’s more personal because how you initially present yourself is how you’ll be remembered, and it’s more than likely, you’ll be remembered more than someone who submits a resume or application online.
- Newspapers – I have used newspapers in the past to look for jobs, although I’ve never found any that interested me. Even so, it’s still a good resource to look for current jobs, although most positions fill up quickly. A lot of people don’t use newspapers much, including me nowadays since the Internet is most people’s primary resource, but it’s still helpful to cover all areas when looking for work in a specific career.
[Thanks to Felicita for sharing her favorite career resources list containing resources related to the field of arts.]
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