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Career Services offers a variety of services and information for MIAD students/graduates.

Career Services Contact Information

CanvassCareers
This is Career Services' job search web system. Full-time and part-time job announcements, freelance and commission projects, internships, and exhibit opportunities are posted through the CanvassCareers. Student/graduate profiles that can be viewed by employers can also be set-up on this system. Please visit CanvassCareers to register.

For assistance with and questions about the CanvassCareers web site, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 414-847-3276.

On-Campus Jobs
Click "On-Campus Jobs" on the left.

Web Sites for Job Search and Professional Research
Several web sites specific to art/design professions are bookmarked at CanvassCareers. The sites are organized by profession in folders. Most of the folders contain job search sites, professional organizations/associations, directories of businesses, and other professional resources. Click on "Art and Design Career Websites" under "Shortcuts" on the home page at CanvassCareers.

Career Library
The MIAD Library (west end of River Level) has career resources maintained by Career Services. There are over 350 books, magazines, and newsletters specifically about art/design professions, the job search process, and directories of business names.

Business Contact Information
CanvassCareers contains names of art/design-related businesses who have recruited from MIAD. The MIAD Career Services Office also subscribes to a national database of businesses. Specific types of businesses in specific geographic areas can be located with this database.

Advising
The Career Services Staff are available to discuss and provide information about your career and job questions. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments assure availability.

Questions and discussion topics have included:

  • Career/job options
  • Contracts
  • Cover letters
  • Exhibiting
  • Freelancing
  • Graduate school
  • Grants and funding
  • International information
  • Interviewing
  • Marketing and self-promotion
  • Portfolios
  • Relocation
  • Researching businesses
  • Resumes
  • Salaries and wages
  • Telephone skills