4 Resources For Finding a Creative Job You Love
So you've built a strong portfolio of creative work (and created an ArtPort portfolio to share it online, obviously!) and now you are on the hunt for the perfect, creative job: one that will allow you to use your artistic talent to pay rent, eat, and maybe buy that thing that's been in your Amazon shopping cart for months. We've been there.
We understand looking for a job can be one of the most rewarding but equally frustrating pursuits - especially when you add the vastness of the Internet job board ecosystem to the equation.
Well, have no fear you creative careers-men and women, we've assembled some of the best resources out there that will help you along this journey in finding the artistic job of your dreams. And even if you're not looking for a new job this very second, make sure to bookmark these sites for future use.
Find creative jobs with...
Entertainment Careers Entertainment Career’s name says it all - it’s a place where you can find job postings ranging from animation and 3D design to acting and music work. With just one click you can begin browsing jobs based on sector and location. It’s a great resource for people searching for both full-time jobs as well as internships in the entertainment industry.
From Warner Music Group to ESPN, this site has a plethora of diverse opportunities for creatives. We recommend starting here for your job search!
Research those jobs with...
Glassdoor Once you’ve found a couple killer jobs that you’re interested in applying to, make sure to head over to Glassdoor to read up on the companies and positions. The site holds a growing database of 6 million company reviews, CEO approval ratings, salary reports, interview reviews and questions, benefits reviews, office photos and more.
Unlike other jobs sites, all of this information is entirely shared by those who know a company best — the employees. So if a stocked kitchen or bagel Fridays are important to you, then Glassdoor is a great place to get this inside scoop (pun intended).
Organize your job search with...
JobHero So you found a bunch of great positions at awesome companies and have 30 tabs open on your browser so you don’t forget to apply to each one? Yep, we’ve been there too. Sometimes too much of a good thing can lead to chaos. But JobHero is hear to rescue both you and your tab-riddled browser.
JobHero is a free job search dashboard that lets you organize and optimize your hunt for a new gig so you can get a better job, faster, and do it all in one place! JobHero lets you save jobs from across the web with one click, track job applications, record research and contact information, and set reminders to follow up.
We recommend installing their browser extension “Sidekick,” which allows you to save job applications directly to your JobHero dashboard without leaving the page, job hunting has never been easier!
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The Muse Offering exciting job opportunities, expert advice, and a peek behind the scenes into fantastic companies and career paths, The Muse believes that you can and should love your job—and be successful at it—and they want to help make that happen. Whether you are still discovering your passion, need a career finder, want to change career paths, or hope to get ahead at your current job, The Muse has everything you need to take charge of your career.
We recommend signing up for “The Daily Muse” email digest. It provides expert career advice and job opportunities right to your inbox, so you can focus on that interview you have and let The Muse find your next job for you. Good luck!
Do you use any job search tools that weren't on our list? Comment below to let us know about them! And remember, nothing looks better than a strong portfolio when applying for a creative position, so make sure to create a digital portfolio for all of your artistic work on ArtPort. Email us at [email protected] with any questions, comments or feedback.