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Career Counseling

Career Counselors are available to assist students and alumni through the stages of career exploration, personal and professional growth, and employment.

Appointments are available to discuss anything career-related including the following:

  • Major exploration as it pertains to careers
  • Strengths and skills assessment
  • Internship and job search assistance (on-campus and off-campus opportunities)
  • Resume and cover letter guidance
  • Artist resume, bio, and personal statements
  • Portfolio/reel/website review
  • Applying to exhibitions or residencies
  • Networking (meeting people) and informational interviews
  • Interview and negotiation preparation
  • Mock interviews and negotiations
  • Applying to scholarships, fellowships, or grants
  • Graduate school preparation for additional degree seekers

Handshake is the career platform for scheduling career counseling appointments. If you are unable to find a time that works for you or have trouble logging in, email careerservices@otis.edu.

Current students should log in with your Otis email and password through SSO. Alumni should click BELOW the blue Otis SSO button to "sign in with your email address" using your personal email, and then select "or log in using your Handshake credentials."

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Career Workshops

Career Services hosts workshops throughout the academic year open to students and alumni of all levels. You will also find recorded presentations linked to the topic titles below.

Topics include: 

Handshake is the career platform to find career workshops and events. If you have trouble logging in, email careerservices@otis.edu.

Current students should log in with your Otis email and password through SSO. Alumni should click BELOW the blue Otis SSO button to "sign in with your email address" using your personal email, and then select "or log in using your Handshake credentials."

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