Career Resources for Creative Wayfinding
Explore | Discover | Prepare | Experience | Search | Advocacy
EXPLORE
Explore the different artistic pathways through self-assessment and research to find the right fit for you.
Anteater GradStats/Steppingblocks
Through the Office of Institutional Research, Anteater GradStats/Steppingblocks gathers education and workforce data to help you find career content that matches your interests, explore related majors and jobs, view outcomes of your school's alumni, analyze tuition and scholarships, and much more. Anyone with a UCI NetID may login and access this data.
Career Readiness Competencies
Learn about the eight Career Readiness Competencies that students can develop to prepare them for the transition into the workplace, continuing education, and beyond.
O*Net OnLine
O*Net OnLine allows you to find, search, or browse across 900+ occupations based on your goals and needs.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Hosted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Occupational Outlook Handbook provides information on more than 300 occupational profiles covering about 4 out of 5 jobs in the economy.
Self Assessments
Self Assessments, through the UC Irvine Division of Career Pathways, help you understand how your unique interests, skills, and personality.
DISCOVER
Discover career possibilities through networking and events.
Check back for more upcoming Creative Wayfinding events!
Past Events:
Teaching Artist Panel, featuring Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Learn more about teaching artistry as a profession, how to become one, what employers are looking for, and how to develop your career. View recording online.
Distinguished Guest Speaker Event with Dr. Mathew Knowles
Co-sponsored by the School of Social Ecology, join us for an engaging Distinguished Speakers event featuring Dr. Mathew Knowles. A global leader in marketing, sales, brand development, entrepreneurship, and leadership, Dr. Knowles has been instrumental in driving some of the most successful campaigns and careers in the industry. He’s worked with high-profile brands and artists, including Pepsi, American Express, Beyoncé, Solange, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Destiny's child among many others. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the best in the business!
PREPARE
Prepare for creative opportunities by developing standout materials that showcase you.
Industry Resumes
Whether you are applying to a gallery or auditioning for a performance, it is important to have a strong resume specifically for your industry. Use CTSA's Arts Industry Career Quick Guide for quick tips on how to create your arts industry-specific resume.
Certificate in Arts Management
Currently paused while we refresh the content, the Certificate in Arts Management is an interactive, online program that teaches foundational business principles for practical applications in the arts and creative industries. Check back here for updates on the refreshed program.
General Resumes & Cover Letters
The UCI Division of Career Pathways (DCP) has a plethora of resources that educates and engages UCI students and alumni to realize their career potential. Here are some resources offered to help build your resume and cover letter:
Other DCP Resources
Want personalized assistance on your general career plan? Reach out to CTSA’s Division of Career Pathways liaison, Cari Malek!
EXPERIENCE
Experience what it is like as a professional in the creative sector.
Arts Launch Internship Program
The Arts Launch Internship program offers CTSA students year-long, paid professional development internships to explore career and professional pathways in the creative sector.
The Creative Connections program provides a paid, year-long teaching artist internship to UCI arts majors, preparing them to develop and implement arts-based curriculum and projects for K-12 students in collaboration with an Orange County area educator.
University Studies 193 Field Study/Internship
This elective course allows students from all majors to receive 2-4 units of academic credit for an approved internship on or off-campus. This course is managed online via UCI Canvas including assignment submissions as well as supplemental resources. Email dcp-internships@uci.edu for more information.
SEARCH
Search for arts employment in Orange County and beyond.
- Arts Industry Job Boards
- Handshake - UC Irvine Division of Career Pathways
UCI's comprehensive online career services platform used to search for jobs and internships, connect with employers, and enroll in workshops. Current students log in with your UCINetID and password.- Narrow your search by using the "Great for Claire Trevor School of the Arts" collection
- Southern California Employment in the Arts
Are you an Employer interested in hiring CTSA students? Post your opportunity on UCI Irvine's Handshake platform!
ADVOCACY
Advocacy opportunities intersect with the arts in powerful ways.
- DCP Club Affiliates Program partners with campus student groups/clubs to promote professional development opportunities among their membership
- artEquity provides tools, resources, and training at the intersection of art and activism
- Create CA advocates for high-quality arts education for all students by providing policy expertise and mobilizing a statewide network of advocates and allied partners
- Californians for the Arts is the only comprehensive, multidisciplinary organization focused on advancing and building public awareness of the value and impact of arts, culture and creativity across California
CONNECT – Spring 2025
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