Great Jobs for Art Majors - Brossura

Camenson, Blythe

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0071409033 ISBN 13: 9780071409032

Casa editrice: McGraw-Hill Contemporary, 2003

Riassunto

Looks at possible career paths to take with a degree in art, and discusses the basics of searching for a job, networking, daily life on the job, and current statistics on earnings and career outlook.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Blythe Camenson is the author of more than twenty career books. She is also director of Fiction Writer's Connection and is an America Online instructor teaching courses on writing and getting published.

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What can I do with a degree in art?

Throughout your college career, how many times have your parents asked, "How are you going to make a living with an art major?" You probably brushed off their concerns with bravado, never daring to admit that you often asked yourself the same question. Thanks to Great Jobs for Art Majors, you now have an answer--and better yet, you have options!

Designed to help you put your major to work, this handy guide presents both the basics of a job search and profiles of possible careers in your field. From teacher to studio artist, graphic designer to museum curator, you'll explore a variety of job options for art majors--including some you never knew existed--to determine the best fit for your personal, professional, and practical needs. In this updated edition, you'll find:

• Thorough explanations of job-search basics, such as crafting resumes, writing cover letters, and interviewing dos and don'ts
• Revealing self-assessments to help you determine your best professional fit
• Investigative tools to help you uncover those jobs that will make the most of your major
• Networking tips to get your face out in the field and your foot in the door before the resume is even sent
• True-life tales from practicing professionals who detail what daily life on the job is really like
• Up-to-date statistics on earnings, advancement, and the overall career outlook
• Extensive listing of resources--journals, associations, websites--that provide the inside track on job opportunities in your field

With the information and inspiration packed into Great Jobs for Art Majors, you'll discover how to explore your professional options, target your ideal career, and use your college major as an asset in landing your dream job.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: McGraw-Hill Contemporary
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0071409033
• ISBN 13: 9780071409032
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 248