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Arts Career Toolkit – Resumes, CVs, and More
Resume/CV
Resumes tell the story of your education and accomplishments. You may need to tailor the format and content of your resume depending on how it will be used (e.g. focusing on artistic achievements when applying for project grants, highlighting leadership experience when applying to administrative opportunities, etc.)
- Check out CareerEd's resume resources to help you get started.
- Looking for a way to blend "traditional" resume content with your artistic and creative achievements? Consider using a hybrid resume format. This style blends your academic, administrative/leadership, and artistic experiences into one document.
Cover Letter
Cover letters are a way to introduce yourself to potential employers. They showcase your skills and experience in a narrative format to highlight connections that may not be apparent solely through your resume. Many employers also use the cover letter as a way to evaluate your writing and communication skills.Â
- Career Education: Cover Letter Resources
Portfolio
Portfolios showcase your work as an artist/creative. They are a common requirement for application-based opportunities (such as funding, training programs, etc.) and creative opportunities. Our portfolio checklist will help you get started.
Artist Statement
- Hume Center Writing Tutors: Several of the Graduate Writing Tutors are available to assist with writing an artist statement. Read through their bios to find a tutor.
Don't underestimate LinkedIn as a resource for artists! It's a great way to showcase a wide range of experiences, such as your academic career, your artistic work, and any administrative or research positions. You can even include a media portfolio in your profile through the Featured section.
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