Career Resources

Explore different artistic pathways through self-assessment and research to find the right fit for you. 

Anteater GradStats/Steppingblocks
Anteater GradStats/Steppingblocks, provided through the Office of Institutional Research, gathers education and workforce data.  

This tool helps 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 can log in and access this data.

Career Assessments
Career Assessments, through the UC Irvine Division of Career Pathways, help you understand how your unique interests, skills, and personality can guide you toward career and educational paths that may be a great fit for you.

Career Readiness Competencies
Learn about the eight Career Readiness Competencies you can develop to prepare for entering the workplace, continuing your education, and more.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook, published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, covers more than 300 occupations, representing about 4 out of 5 jobs in the economy. Each profile includes:

• What workers do
• Work environment
• Education, training, and other qualifications
• Pay
• Job outlook
• State and area data
• Similar occupations
• Additional resources

 O*Net (Occupational Information Network) OnLine
O*NET OnLine lets you search and explore more than 900 occupation profiles and covers more than 55,000 jobs across the U.S. economy. Each profile gives an overview of the skills, knowledge, and characteristics needed for a role.

O*Net is supported by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, through a grant to the North Carolina Department of Commerce.

Discover career possibilities through networking and events. 

Check back for more upcoming 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 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 the CTSA's Arts Industry Career Quick Guide for quick tips on how to create your arts industry-specific resume.

Certificate in Arts Management
The Certificate in Arts Management is an interactive, online program that teaches core business principles for the arts and creative industries. This program is currently paused while we update the content. Check back for updates on the refreshed program.

UC Irvine Division of Career Pathways (DCP) Resources
The UC Irvine Division of Career Pathways (DCP) offers many resources to help students and alumni realize their career potential. Explore their offerings:

• General Resumes and Cover Letters
• Career Guides
• Professional Photo Booth
• ChatGPT, AI, and the Job Search

Need personalized assistance on your general career plan? Contact Cari Malek, the Division of Career Pathways liaison for UCI Arts. 

Experience what it is like as a professional in the creative sector.

Arts Launch Internship Program
The Arts Launch Internship Program offers paid, academic year-long arts management internships for UCI Arts students to explore career pathways in the Orange County creative sector.

Creative Connections
The Creative Connections program offers a paid, school year-long teaching artist internship to UCI Arts students in collaboration with Orange County educators.

University Studies 193 Internship Course
Uni Studies 193 is an elective course open to students from all majors and offers 2 to 4 units of academic credit for an approved internship on or off campus. The course is managed online through UCI Canvas, where you can submit assignments and access supplemental resources. Email dcp-internships@uci.edu for more information. 

Search for arts employment in Orange County and beyond.

Arts Industry Job Boards
UC Irvine Division of Career Pathways lists a wide range of job boards and websites tailored to specific industries. Visit the Arts and Entertainment section to browse arts-specific boards.

Handshake - UC Irvine Division of Career Pathways
Handshake is UC Irvine's comprehensive online career services platform. Use it to search for jobs and internships, connect with employers, and enroll in workshops. Current students can log in with their UCINetID and password. Narrow your search by using the "Great for Claire Trevor School of the Arts" collection.

Southern California Employment in the Arts
This list of employment opportunities is organized by Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties, as well as remote and global options.

​Are you an Employer interested in hiring UCI Arts students? Post your opportunity on UC Irvine's Handshake platform! 

Advocacy opportunities intersect with the arts in powerful ways.

UC Irvine Club Affiliates Program
Club Affiliates are UC Irvine student organizations that promote professional development opportunities among their membership.

artEquity
artEquity provides tools, resources, and training at the intersection of art and activism.

Californians for the Arts
CA for the Arts champions arts and culture as essential to vibrant California communities through statewide programming, services, and advocacy networks that foster public awareness and generate resources to cultivate an equitable and thriving arts and cultural workforce sector and creative industries.

Create CA
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.