Career Services

Employment Assistance
The Art Institute of Tennessee — Nashville  has a Career Services Department to assist all students in locating and securing part-time, freelance, and field-related employment at no additional charge to the student. While The Art Institute of Tennessee — Nashville  provides career assistance to eligible students, it does not guarantee employment. Graduates may consider searching for employment outside the Nashville area in order to broaden their employment opportunities.

Full-Time Job Search
As students approach graduation, they will work directly with the Director of Career Services or a Career Services Advisor who will help them focus their job search. Students are given assistance in portfolio and résumé preparation, as well as practice for interviews and salary negotiations. The Art Institute of Tennessee — Nashville  develops and maintains employer contacts through participation at industry events, networking, promotional materials, recruiting events, on-campus job fairs, and telemarketing. The Art Institute of Tennessee — Nashville  holds Portfolio Review Days to promote students to prospective employers. Each student's career services advisor will work directly and in collaboration with the student to market the student to employers.

Part-Time Job Search
A Career Services Advisor will work with eligible students to assist them in securing part-time and/or freelance employment while they are in school. Students who register with the Career Services Department receive assistance in completing job applications, preparing résumés and cover letters, and interviewing skills. Career advisors will provide registered students with appropriate job leads. The student is expected to follow up on all leads accepted and report progress to his or her advisor.

Graduate Placement Information
The Art Institute of Tennessee — Nashville  maintains graduate placement information. For specific placement data, contact the Director of Career Services.