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December 17, 2007
Directions Newsletter: Fall 2007
Welcome to DIRECTIONS, the quarterly newsletter of ArtJob Online
At ArtJob Online you'll find hundreds of up-to-date national listings in all areas of the arts: visual, performing arts, nonprofits, graphic design, film, public arts agencies, museum and academic positions. Find full- and part-time employment, internships, fellowships and calls for entry. Use ArtJob's daily jobs e-mail and have new jobs matching your search criteria sent directly to your e-mail. If you are not currently a member, subscribe today at www.artjob.org!
IN THIS ISSUE
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1) Featured Jobs
2) Featured Article - "Strategic Portrayal of Transferable Job Skills is a Vital Job-Search Technique" by Katharine Hansen, www.quintcareers.com.
3) Job Seeker Hints and Tips – Featured Articles on ArtJob
4) Job Poster Info
FEATURED JOBS
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ArtJob Online currently has over 500 job opportunities available. We add about 15 new jobs every day. The following are samples of current opportunities. For more information on these and other jobs, subscribe to ArtJob Online at www.artjob.org.
1) Executive Director – Los Angeles, CA – The Board of Directors is searching for an Executive Director to lead a nationally recognized, Asian Pacific, American, Academy Award-winning, media arts organization in Los Angeles. Visual Communications is a vibrant and growing media arts center looking for an energetic, visionary leader to help the organization grow.
2) Director of Artists Gallery (SFMOMA) – San Francisco, CA – Reporting to the Deputy Director, Administration and Finance, the Director of Artists Gallery is responsible for the successful overall direction of the gallery including: directing and curating annual exhibition programs by selecting artists, choosing art, designing and mounting exhibitions; managing Gallery finances to provide maximum financial contribution to the Museum; cultivating and selecting local artists for the Gallery sales/rental program; and visiting artists’ studios and advising and supporting local artists.
3) Development Director – Waukegan, IL – The Friends of Historic Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, Illinois, a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, is seeking a candidate for the position of a Development Director or Associate. The position is responsible for planning, executing, maintaining, monitoring, and evaluating the organization’s fund-raising efforts.
FEATURED ARTICLE
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"Strategic Portrayal of Transferable Job Skills is a Vital Job-Search Technique"
by Katharine Hansen, www.quintcareers.com.
"One of the most important concepts you will ever encounter in the job-hunting process is that of transferable job skills. In fact, I tell my undergraduate college students that transferable skills is the most important idea I mention all semester. The deft use of transferable skills should pervade your job search and be a key factor in your resume, cover letter, and interview strategies."
Read more at: http://www.quintcareers.com/transferable_skills_technique.html.
JOB SEEKER HINTS AND TIPS
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For more resources on the job-search process, visit ArtJob Online’s “Featured Articles” section. Some of the topics you will find include advancing your career, interviewing, and self-marketing. Visit the “Featured Articles” section page by clicking on the button on the left-hand side of the homepage.
JOB POSTER INFO
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If your organization has an arts-related position to fill, ArtJob Online is your best bet for finding qualified candidates. Registering and posting your job opportunity is quick and easy. Your job posting will be viewed by a targeted audience of hundreds of artists, arts administrators, and arts professionals. Highlight your job opportunity with a featured display ad or search professional resumes to find the best fit for your organization. Post your listing today!
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