The Office of Career Services assists students and alumni to better navigate careers in the performing arts. Building a career in today's challenging employment environment requires more than exceptional performance skills. The office provides extensive services directed at helping students and graduates succeed in their career objectives. The following information provides a brief overview of these services:

Individual Career Consultations
Students and alumni are encouraged to work individually with the career office staff. The staff is available to listen to ideas, make suggestions, and offer assistance. They also help research opportunities, teach new skills, build strategic plans, write letters, review materials, and make connections. Individual consultations are scheduled with either the department's director or associate director. Appointments can be made during normal business hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, in Room 200C. To schedule an appointment, please call ext. 7315.

Career Seminars and Workshops
The Office of Career Services offers numerous career seminars throughout the academic year. Topics range from producing and marketing a CD to starting an independent theater company. Guest speakers include some of the top industry leaders and innovators. Seminars are advertised in The Juilliard Journal, the Juilliard Job Letter, and through the Office of Residence Life.

The office also presents monthly workshops on such practical topics as writing rsums, preparing a curriculum vitae, drafting a cover letter, organizing a press kit, building a web-page, and editing a video. A full schedule of workshops is available in the office.

Speaking Up!
This weekly club is open to all Juilliard students, faculty, staff, and alumni who wish to improve their public speaking skills. The ability to speak effectively to an audience has become the norm rather than the exception for the performing artist. This club is designed to help speakers conquer anxieties, and become confident, persuasive, and effective. Participants can follow a sequential speech program that has been specifically designed for new speakers. Or if they prefer, they can present a speech on a topic of their own choosing. All speeches are video recorded and evaluated. Please visit the office to learn more about the club.

Performing Résumé Software
The office provides students and alumni with résumé software that is specifically designed for the performing artist. The format for performing résumés is different than what is used for teaching or other careers. The Career Services staff and members of the Music, Dance, and Drama Divisions co-created résumé templates that are universally recognized and accepted by choreographers, conductors, directors, and other professional agents. Résumé consultations are available by appointment with the office staff. Alumni who live outside of the city may schedule a phone and e-mail appointment to review their professional materials. It is strongly encouraged that students and alumni regularly update their material and seek professional advice about content and format.

Career Development Coursework
The Career Development Seminar (MSMUS 505) is open to both upper-level undergraduates and graduate music students. This course provides students with practical experience in defining and managing their careers. During the semester, students work together to produce a public-service concert. Through the process, students learn the various roles of an arts-presenter, manager, artistic director, publicist, and journalist. En route to the final concert, students learn to think critically about their career objectives, network, write proposals, prepare press kits, speak confidently in public, and record and edit a video documentary. This course, or its counterpart, the Business of Music (GRMUS E610), is required for any student who wishes to be placed on the Professional Artist Services roster.

Professional Artist Services
The Juilliard School's Professional Artist Services connects Juilliard students with people needing to hire performers for commercial engagements such as weddings, anniversaries, corporate parties, and other special events. Each day, the service receives dozens of requests for Juilliard artists to perform at these events. The income generated from these events helps students pay for professional photos, record demo CDs, and create professional press kits. The Juilliard School recognizes that the students who perform at these events are representing the institution. In order to be placed on the roster, students must fulfill certain requirements and be in good academic standing. For a list of these requirements and a complete application, please visit the office in Room 200C.

Career Fair and Alumni College
The Office of Career Services and the Office of Alumni Relations and National Advancement co-sponsor a biennial Career Fair and Alumni College, at which dozens of performing arts vendors offer their services and resources to Juilliard students, faculty, and alumni, and seminars are given on topics ranging from booking your own concerts to starting your own nonprofit organization.

Credential File Services
The Credential File Service is open to students and alumni who wish to have their personal letters of recommendation managed by the Office of Career Services. After opening a Credential File, students and alumni may request teachers, employers, and professional colleagues to write general letters of recommendation on official Juilliard Stationary, which are then placed indefinitely in their file. When a potential employer requests letters of recommendation, the office mails copies of the letters directly to the employer. The cost per mailing is $5. There is no charge to open your credential file. For more information, please contact Jane Cho, assistant director at (212) 799-5000, ext. 7315.

Private Teaching Directory
The Private Teacher Directory is a national listing of students, faculty, and alumni who teach privately. Applications for a personal listing on the directory are available in the office or by calling (212) 799-5000, ext. 7315. The registration fee is $45 per year.

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