Career Services

	"The Career Services department is here to help each student reach their career goals, but don’t wait until you’re about to graduate! It’s never too early to contact an advisor if you’re looking for a part time position, freelance work, or even full time industry-related positions. Register to receive emailed job leads or call our industry job hotline--the department’s in touch with employers on a daily basis looking for talented students. Career Services prepares students for the "real world", providing students, grads and alumni with the tools they need to succeed in their career search. Please stop in and see us early in your tenure as a student." Jean Branan, Director of Career Services

Your career goals come into focus with the first job in your field after graduation. Career Services works with you to make that happen.

Career Services Mission

The mission of the Career Services department at The Art Institute of California — San Diego is to provide professional development resources and industry connections which assist students, graduates and alumni in the pursuit of entry-level employment in their chosen field of study.  The trained staff of career advisors bridges the gap between employers and students through one-on-one assistance, networking events, job leads and workshops—a vast network of resources designed to help students reach both their educational and career goals.

The Career Services Department helps lay the foundation for your career search. We are a staff of dedicated advisors who work with students throughout their educational programs. We work with employers to market our graduates and their capabilities. We generate job leads, match graduate skills with employer needs, and help graduates learn the lifelong skill of conducting a successful job search.

What we offer:

• Experienced advisors to provide instruction on key job search skills; résumé writing, interviewing, portfolio presentation, and networking.
• One-on-one job search assistance for full-time employment in each student’s field of interest.
• Individual job search assistance for students seeking part-time employment while completing his or her program of study.
• Quarterly Portfolio Reviews where employers meet new graduates and view their work.
• Employer presentations and panel discussions, bringing up-to-date information on technology and design trends to The Art Institute community.
• Career days, job fairs, and recruiting at The Art Institute that provide a forum for students and employers to interact.