Students and alumni can attend a wide range of presentations, workshops, and recruiting events to enhance their career development.

We offer over 30 career programs every academic year. These programs help build skills and knowledge to prepare students and alumni for the professional world. Topics include resume building, portfolio development, interview strategies, networking, freelancing, and much more! Additionally, we also put on multiple recruiting events each year that connect students with employers and professionals. Explore the calendar below to learn more about upcoming events, and students can also check their RISD email for weekly updates from us about career programs.

Spring Career Programs

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JOBS & INTERNSHIPS / FIND, TARGET, APPLY

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 / 20 Washington Place Auditorium / 7:00 PM EST

Learn best practices for finding the fine arts or design opportunities you want. Gain insights on how to get the most out of ArtWorks, RISD’s job and internship database, and other leading platforms. We'll show you how to use LinkedIn to connect with professionals to gain real world advice through the RISD alumni network and how to register an internship for academic credit. All students are welcome!

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Fulbright Info Session

FULBRIGHT INFO SESSION 2024

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 / Live Webinar / 7:00 PM EST

Interested in a cross-cultural exchange experience in which you can promote mutual understanding between people of the U.S. and people of other countries? The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed Study/Research projects for 9-12 months in over 140 countries. This remarkable opportunity is open to all disciplines and all kinds of creative projects. During their grants, Fulbrighters meet, work, live with, and learn from the people of the host country. Through thoughtfully designed project activities, research, and artistic practice, Fulbrighters have meaningful engagement in the community and promote mutual understanding.

This Information Session will provide you with an overview of the program and the application process, along with motivation to develop your ideas and jump in! We are thrilled that RISD Fulbrighters Gabriel Bielawski ’17 BFA FAV to Poland and Irina Wang ’20 MID to Finland will join us to contribute their insights and share their experiences. 

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US VISA OPTIONS FOR ARTISTS & PROFESSIONAL WORKERS

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 / Live Webinar / 6:00 PM EST

Gain information and guidance on which visas might be available to F-1 visa holders after OPT. Immigration attorney, Eileen Morrison, will present visa eligibility details for visas such as the H-1B, O1, EB2, TN and more. Please be sure to join us for this informative session and bring any questions that you have related to what you hope to do after graduation. OISS will hold separate sessions specifically on OPT and the application process. This session is open to all US visa holders.

Prep for DPR

PREPARE FOR THE DESIGN PORTFOLIO REVIEW

Thursday, February 29, 2024 / 20 Washington Place Auditorium / 7:00 PM EST

Get ready for Design Portfolio Review Remote which will host an estimated 2,500 remote portfolio reviews taking place on March 13th from 12-5pm ET. Be prepared for the upcoming application process, for the review meetings, and for future networking and engagement with employers. Learn tips on curating your portfolio, how to introduce yourself, what to say and how to present your work. Acquire essential skills to research companies of interest, plan who you want to meet with, and strategize how to follow up.

Important: Design Portfolio Review is for Juniors, Seniors & Grad Students / All students may attend this program.

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RISD ISSA

GUIDELINES FOR SELF EMPLOYMENT & FREELANCING IN THE U.S. FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 / Live Webinar / 6:00 PM EST

If you are interested in learning more about freelance work or self-employment in the United States, please join us for this session with Immigration Attorney, Eileen Morrison. The session will focus on the legal guidelines around freelance and self-employment, specifically during the Post-Graduation Optional Practical Training (OPT) period. REMINDER: You MUST have the appropriate work authorization through International Student & Scholar Affairs (ISSA) and/or US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) to legally work in the United States if you are a non-resident visa holder.

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Controlling Self Doubt

HOW TO CONTROL SELF-DOUBT AS A CREATIVE

Thursday, April 4, 2024 / 20 Washington Place Lobby / 7:00 PM EST

You've already got inspired ideas and the talent and skills to bring them to life. A key ingredient, though, in forging a successful creative career is self-confidence. This includes the ability to overcome self-doubt and silence your inner critic. The good news is that you already possess all the inner resources needed to reach the next level of success. You just need to know how to unlock them. In this session, you will learn a simple, easy-to-use method to change how you ‘hear’ and ‘see’ this Inner Critic. This will enable you to significantly reduce its impact and power over you, so you can achieve your goals more easily. Don't miss the opportunity to learn this game-changing technique employed by highly successful creatives. There will also be pizza at this workshop. CONQUER YOUR SELF-DOUBT & ACHIEVE GREATER SUCCESS!

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Interviewing & Salary

INTERVIEWING & SALARY NEGOTIATION

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 / Live Webinar / 7:00 PM EST

Do you ever wonder what exactly happens during an interview? Do you want to better understand how to handle your next job or internship offer? Do you want to learn how and when to negotiate your salary? This is your chance to gain advice on these topics directly from recruiters, hiring managers, and experienced art and design professionals. Join us for this panel discussion to learn what organizations look for when they interview candidates and how to present your portfolio and experiences. Join us for real world insights into the hiring process!

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EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES: HOW TO WORK WITH GALLERIES & INSTITUTIONS

Thursday, April 11, 2024 / Live Webinar / 7:00 PM EST

There can be a lot of mystery in how to approach and work with galleries and institutions, especially as you pursue exhibition opportunities. Join us to gain firsthand perspectives on finding and developing opportunities that will build your arts career. You'll hear directly from gallery and museum representatives who will offer specific tips and best practices to help improve your approach. There will also be time for you to ask questions of our guest arts professionals. 

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Prep for FAPR

PREP FOR FINE ARTS PORTFOLIO REVIEW

Thursday, April 18, 2024 / 20 Washington Place Auditorium / 7:00 PM EST

Be prepared to show your artwork and connect with arts professionals at the Fine Arts Portfolio Review Remote event on April 29th. This is an unparalleled opportunity to build your fine arts network as you consider future exhibitions, residencies, grants, resources and more. You'll have access to gallery owners, curators, museum professionals, residencies and arts organizations and you'll want to make the most of this opportunity! Learn what should be in your portfolio, how many pieces/projects, what to say about your work, how it should be shown and what to leave behind. Hear about the essential skills of researching the organizations, introducing yourself, and following up after the event.

Important: Fine Arts Portfolio Review is for Juniors, Seniors & Grad Students / All Students may attend this program. 

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