FAQ's BY JOB POSTERS

How long are position announcements posted?
Position announcements are entered into our database and then emailed out to students and graduates on our email list who are seeking work. Each position announcement is only emailed once, unless the client contacts us again and asks that the announcement be emailed again. A paper copy of the announcement is then posted in our office area for about a week.

Who sees the announcements?
Our position announcements are seen by any current MIAD student or graduate who is on our email list and any student or graduate who stops by the Career Services office to look at the paper postings.

Can I post a position for a volunteer?
Yes, volunteer positions can be posted. It can be, however, more challenging to get interest from a student or graduate for an unpaid opportunity.

What does an internship involve?
All internships at MIAD are for credit. Consequently, the following three fundamental requirements exist for businesses/organizations who want to be internship sites:

1. Site must provide a workspace for the student and allow the student to work on-site;
2. Site will provide a minimum of 90 hours of on-site work and accomplish what is outlined in the internship description of duties and responsibilities provided by the business/organization;
3. Supervisor of student must have a professional background that coincides with the student's interests and/or major.

How much does it cost to post an announcement?
There is no charge to post an announcement with our office.

How much do I pay the student/graduate?
The issue of compensation is best handled by discussing it with each individual that inquires about your position.

Do I pay per project or per hour?
The type of payment, per project or per hour, is dependent on the project and the individual completing the project. We advise discussing this with each individual that inquires about the position.

What are the majors of study at MIAD?
There are nine (9) majors of study at MIAD. The four design majors are: Communication (Graphic) Design, Illustration, Industrial (Product) Design, and Interior Architecture + Design. The five fine art majors are: Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture.

Can students/graduates do work that is outside of their major?
Yes, many students and graduates have interests and creative talents outside of their particular major.

Do you have a list of students/graduates that can complete my project?
We do not have a list of students or graduates that we can give you. We do have a list of student and graduate email addresses that we send job opportunity information to on a daily basis.
We do have resumes on file for several of our graduates and students. We will forward those resumes to businesses hiring a student or a graduate for an internship or a full-time position.
You may visit the Galleries section of our web site and click on "Student Work" to view student work in our on-line gallery, or you may visit the Alumni & Friends section and click on "Alumni Professional Directory" to learn about some of our alumni. If there is an individual you would like to contact, please let us know, and we will forward your information to that person to contact you.

Can I post opportunities other than job ads?
Yes, you may also post announcements for Contests, Competitions, Exhibitions, and Informational/Educational announcements such as web sites, job fairs, classes, and workshops.