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SUNY Oswego - Career Services
- Career Communities
- Major And Career Exploration
- Resumes and Cover Letters
- Networking, Personal Branding and LinkedIn
- Job and Internship Searching
- Graduate School
- Online Career Tools
- Affinity Group Resources
- Compensation Negotiation
- Events
- Graduate Outcomes
- Information for
- Resource Center
- Connect with us
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Education:
Areas
- Higher Education
- High School Teacher
- Library Archives
- Research
Employers
- Public and private schools
- Colleges and universities
- Libraries
- Museums
Sample occupations
- Learn the certification process for teaching K-12.
- Acquire certification in additional subject areas for increased job possibilities.
- Develop strong recommendations from faculty.
- Study abroad or travel internationally.
- Develop excellent speaking, writing, and research skills.
- Seek campus leadership positions such as peer mentor, orientation leader, or resident assistant.
Museums:
Areas
- Art Galleries
- Education
- Historical Preservation
- Archival Research
Employers
- Museums
- Historical homes
- Art galleries
- Libraries
- National Archives and Records Administration
Sample occupations
- Study abroad or travel internationally.
- Visit museums around the country and world to gain exposure to art.
- Acquire strong skills in research, fund-raising, speaking, writing, and an attention to detail.
- Develop good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well on teams.
- Volunteer or intern in an art or historical museum.
Art Sales:
Areas
- Appraisal
- Antiques dealing
- Art authentication
- Public relations
- Website management
- Photography
Employers
- Freelance
- Art dealers
- Galleries
- Museums/Auction houses
- Specialty stores
- Interior design firms
Sample occupations
- Study abroad or travel internationally.
- Learn to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.
- Prepare to work independently and be self-motivated.
- Obtain sales experience through internships or part-time jobs.
- Consider learning a new language.
- Develop proficiency with photo editing software.
Non-profit:
Areas
- Administration
- Public relations
- Development/Fundraising
- Research
- Volunteer coordination
- Community education
Employers
- History museums and historical sites
- Historical associations and societies
- Cultural heritage organizations
- Research institutions
- Libraries
- Educational institutions
- Nonprofit agencies
- Special interest groups
Sample occupations
- Gain experience through volunteering or internships.
- Develop strong communication and research skills.
- Learn how to write grants.
- Research organizations’ values to find a good fit with yours.
- Get involved in community service projects.
- Learn how to motivate individuals and groups through on-campus leadership positions.
Theatre:
Areas
- Performing
- Directing
- Behind the Scenes
Employers
- Public or community programs
- Various theaters
- University theater groups
- Touring companies
- Industrial shows
- Television/film studios
- Video production companies
- Freelance
Sample occupations
- Seek formal training and experience in acting.
- Develop leadership skills by participating in campus and community organizations.
- Volunteer with directors in local theaters to become familiar with the environment.
- Experience fundraising
- Participate in acting workshops, courses, and seminars to get advice and experience.
- Network with those in the field.
- Develop a wide range of skills, such as singing, dancing, or acrobatics to be more versatile.
- Gain related experience by working in a college radio or television station.
- Prepare a professional resume that lists your experiences.
- Be aware that more opportunities exist in large cities such as New York and Los Angeles.
- Learn about the entertainment industry as a whole.
- Participate in college performances
Writing:
Areas
- Scriptwriting
- Playwriting
- Screenwriting
Employers
- Theaters
- Television Stations
- Video production companies
- Freelance
Sample occupations
- Pursue as much writing experience as possible. Write for the college newspaper, enter playwriting contests, etc.
- Attend productions and shows. Read a variety of scripts to see how they are developed.
- Gain experience as a freelance writer or editor.
- Learn how to shoot film. Screenwriters typically “shoot script” in which a synopsis of a story.
- Theatrical press agents publicize and promote theatrical productions by writing press releases and arranging press conferences and other media events.
- Take courses in related areas such as public relations, advertising, and business to prepare for this field.
General information and strategies
- Graduates may have to relocate to the larger markets of metropolitan areas where more opportunities exist.
- Join art-related professional and student organizations.
- Gain experience in fundraising and grant writing techniques.
- Often research and nonprofit organizations must be funded in this manner.
- Secure strong relationships and personal recommendations from professors, and become familiar with the specific entrance exam for graduate or professional schools.
- Gain a deeper understanding of global cultures and histories.
- Study abroad or travel internationally.
- Visit museums around the country and world to gain exposure to art.
- Volunteer or intern in an art or historical museum.
- Gain experience as a freelance writer or editor.