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  • Career Services

    As you pursue a degree in your chosen program of study, the Career Services department at The Illinois Institute of Art- Chicago offers comprehensive services that prepare you for the job market. The Career Services department assists students in obtaining part-time jobs while in school, industry part-time and internships further in the educational process and full-time industry positions upon graduation. In addition, the department offers instruction on job search strategies, resume writing, interviewing and networking.

10 Ways to Make the Most of an Informational Interview

By Caroline M.L. Potter, Yahoo! HotJobs Don’t have any prospects for a job interview? Try setting up some informational interviews. A great way to grow your network and gain knowledge, informational interviews can be a gateway to your next professional opportunity. Use these tips to maximize their potential and drive your career forward. Don’t Push … Read more

10 Job Search Tips for 2012

By Justin Thompson, CareerBuilder Writer With the New Year comes a revitalized spirit, gusto and determination to enact your plans and make your dreams happen. With the evolution of career search over the past few years, it’s good to take stock of what will make the biggest impact in landing a job this year. Some things haven’t … Read more

10 Things to do After the Interview

How to keep the momentum going By Beth Braccio Hering, Special to CareerBuilder The interview may be over, but your chance to make an impression is not. Here are 10 strategies to continue boosting your candidacy. 1.  Show that you’re still interested.  Leave no doubt in the interviewer’s mind about where you stand. Ask for the … Read more

10 Job Search Tips for 2012

By Justin Thompson, CareerBuilder Writer   With the new year comes a revitalized spirit, gusto and determination to enact your plans and make your dreams happen. With the evolution of career search over the past few years, it’s good to take stock of what will make the biggest impact in landing a job this year. Some things … Read more

8 Companies Offering Benefits to Part-timers

Debra Auerbach, CareerBuilder Writer Part-time employment, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics defines as working one to 34 hours per week, is the new reality for many Americans. The number of involuntary part-time workers, or those who are working part time for economic reasons, rose to 9.3 million in September 2011, up from 8.8 million … Read more

An Introduction to Introducing Yourself

An Introduction to Intros By Robert Half International There’s a certain art to meeting and greeting people. For a select few, introductions are effortless. If, however, you’re one of the many individuals for whom initiating conversation does not come naturally, the following greeting guidelines can help: Master the handshake Almost every professional interaction begins with a … Read more

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Is it Time to Reassess Your Job Search Plan?

9 signs that your tactics need a makeover By Alina Dizik, Special to CareerBuilder It’s easy to get frustrated with your job search, especially if you’ve been searching for a while. But not making headway can mean that you need to reassess your approach. Not sure if your job-seeking process needs a makeover? Here are nine … Read more

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