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Career Planning Strategies
FRESHMAN
· Enroll in courses with help of · Schedule an appointment with · Become familiar with CSULB
Inquiry academic advisors. career counselor. Catalog and Schedule of
· Enroll in COUN 191. · Attend Job Fair. Classes.
and · Enroll in University 100. · Attend a CDC workshop on · Visit the CDC website for
Awareness · Visit Career Development Center to deciding on a major. information on services and
explore major and/or career · Register in BeachLINK. special events.
interests.
SUMMER · Obtain employment and · Attend CDC workshops. · Visit the Career Resource
develop skills. · Develop a resume. Library in the CDC.
· Upload resume on BeachLINK.
SOPHOMORE
· Meet with department and · Attend internship and job · Join organizations in your
academic advisor. fairs. interest area(s).
Assess: Interests, · Discuss education and · Talk to people in various · Schedule an appointment
Skills and Values. career interests with career careers. with a career counselor to
counselor, peers, faculty and discuss interests and other
family. assessments.
Explore Career · Explore internship · Access BeachLINK.
Interests possibilities; visit CDC.
· Obtain employment and · Meet with career counselor to · Use the Career Resource
SUMMER develop skills. discuss career options. Library to research career
options.
JUNIOR
· Take classes in your major. · Narrow career options through · Attend graduate and
· Attend internship and job fairs. further research. professional school fair.
Targeting · Attend workshop on resumes, · Assess interests, skills and · Take electives in other areas to
interviewing, and job search. values. enhance your qualifications.
Career · Obtain career-related · Is graduate school in your · Build a network (contacts).
Decisions experience. future? · Develop/update a resume.
· Enroll in COUN 360I. · Attend workshops on applying · Visit CDC website.
tograduate school.
· Access BeachLINK.
· Obtain a summer internship/ · Meet with career counselor. · Attend workshop on resumes,
SUMMER related experience. interviews, and job search
· Compile inventory of interests, techniques.
skills and qualifications. · Revise resume.
SENIOR
· Complete the course · Attend Job Fair. · Participate in On-Campus
requirements in your major. · Attend workshop on resumes, Recruitment.
· Continue networking. interviews, and job search · Attend employer information
Job Search Campaign
· Identify and utilize multiple techniques. sessions.
resources. · Update resume.
· Access BeachLINK.
· Identify graduate programs. · Take entrance exams. · Attend graduate and
Graduate School · Review application process. · Research financing graduate professional school fairs.
school.
To develop an individualized career plan, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.
Call (562) 985-4151 or visit Brotman Hall, Room 250 to schedule an appointment.
http://careers.csulb.edu
The Career Development Center is a Department of the Student Services Division. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Educational
Institution.
Art
Major/Career Profile
General Description
Artists express their thoughts, ideas, and impressions in a variety of visual forms, such as painting,
sculpting, photography, design, illustrations, crafts, etc. The field of art can be broken into six major areas:
teaching, art history, design, fine arts, crafts and arts support. Some artists are self-employed and complete their
artwork on a contract basis. Some operate studios from which their artwork is sold. Others are employed by
organizations such as art museums, galleries, and centers as full-time commercial artists, designers, illustrators,
photographers, instructors and staff members. A high degree of creativity and skill are the most important
qualifications beyond any formalized training or education. Production artwork requires the ability to work
under pressure of deadlines. Additionally, the ability to work both as a team member and independently is
required. Success and notoriety in the art field may take years of work before rewards are achieved. A teaching
credential is required for secondary teaching positions, which takes approximately one year beyond the
bachelor's degree.
Career Options
Artists have a wide variety of career possibilities depending on one's experiences and abilities. Art Director;
Museum/Gallery Director, Manager, Technician; Art Appraiser; Art Critic; Fashion Artists; Commercial/Fine
Art Photographer; Art Therapist; Recreation Leader; Commercial Artist; Retail Display Artist; Teacher, Art
Historian; Art Librarian; Landscape/Real Estate Artist; Greeting Card Artist, Color Expert, Cartoonist;
Caricaturist; and Animator. Designer in the following areas: graphic, interior, industrial, floral, mural, book or
CD/record covers, store/window display, props, stage set, exhibit; or Illustrator in technical, medical or
architectural areas. Other possibilities are: Retail Store Buyer, Import/Export Specialist, Map Maker, Textile
Designer, Theatre Scenery Painter, Picture Framer, Police Artist, CAD Designer, Audio-Visual Specialist, and
Billboard Artist. Some of these careers require additional education or experience. Various entry-level trainee
positions in business and industry are available for graduates regardless of academic discipline.
Typical Employers
Colleges and universities, public and private schools, government agencies, art galleries, museums,
advertising agencies, public relations firm, publishing and recording companies, recreation departments,
amusement parks and film industry.
Salary and Employment Outlook
Pay varies and depends on the number of hours required to create a work. Many artists are hired on a
commission basis to complete a particular project. Income is not usually important to those who want to
consider art. Many work part-time or full-time at other jobs. National pay varies widely for the self-employed.
Entry pay may range from $1,000 to over $2000 per month. Pay for experienced workers may range from
$1550 to over $2955 per month. Artists earn national average pay of $1935 per month. Top pay can range from
$2000 to over $3880 per month. Both salary and outlook varies within the different art occupations. Consult
the Career Development Center for additional salary information and the future employment outlook.
For further information, contact:
Career Development Center Chairperson or Undergraduate Advisor National Art Education Associations
Brotman Hall, Room 250 College of the Arts 1916 Association Drive
(562)985-4151 FA4-106 Reston, VA 22091
careers.csulb.edu (562) 985-4376
The Career Development Center is a Department of the Student Services Division. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educational Institution.