The Art Institute of Austin offers employment assistance resources and services to eligible students and graduates. Classes are offered to train students in successful job search skills and to support them in their job search, though at no time does The Art Institute of Austin guarantee employment. During the student’s training at The Art Institute of Austin, an attempt is made to cover all relevant aspects of the employment search process. This experience helps the graduate to organize and conduct a job search.

Employment assistance classes, individual advisors and printed and electronic job search information are offered to all students as part of the curriculum. Topics such as organizing a job search, company research, preparation of resume and other written communications are addressed. Training includes job search skills, interview and interview follow-up techniques, networking and self-promotional marketing. Resource and reference materials are available in the Library. Students also receive extensive portfolio counseling from their faculty. The Art Institute of Austin continually seeks new employment opportunities and contacts for students and graduates. An ongoing effort is made by employment advisors and other to stay in close communication with prospective employers and other professionals in each field of study.

Students at The Art Institute of Austin are encouraged to obtain part-time work in their field of study while in school to prepare them for full-time employment. Each student and graduate can help his or her job search success by utilizing employment assistance resources and services. To be eligible for graduate employment assistance students must complete an exit interview and have an acceptable resume in their last quarter before graduation.

Graduates who confine employment considerations to the Austin metropolitan area may limit the particular opportunities available to them.