Winter 2011 Portfolio Review Highlights

The Winter 2011 Portfolio Reviews were held March 21– 24. Video Production and Digital Filmmaking films were featured at the 92YTribeca during the Alpha Channel event. All other majors including; Graphic Design, Web Design & Interactive Media, Interior Design and Fashion Design were held at The Art Institute of New York City’s Gallery. Congratulations to the entire faculty, staff and students for making these events a success each and every quarter. A special thanks to our Facility and Technology Departments for their continued support.

One common theme was apparent throughout the week. Industry professional attendees were impressed by the talented students and their creative works. A total of 63 industry professionals attended the events. Many were seeking volunteers, interns and full-time employees. Check out some of the specific outcomes and highlights compiled by the Career Services Team:

• Yellow Cup Productions, an alumni production company is ready for business.
• Tyrone Rolle, Graphic Design Portfolio Show Participant and Best in Show Winner secured an interview with KPF.
• AJ Tarrant, Graphic Design Portfolio Show Participant secured an interview with Marketing Thru Graphics.
• Jose Haz, Graphic Design Portfolio Review Show Participant secured an interview with BBMG for a Freelance Graphic Design Position.
• Doctors Without Borders offered each and every single student showing at Portfolio Review to submit a collection for their charity fashion show benefitting Japan. They will let us know which students have been chosen!
• Wayne Shields of Plitz’s Fashion Marketing generously offered to donate a Designer’s Prize Package to one student participating in June 7th’ Fashion Runway Show.
• Deborah Koenigsberger of Hearts of Gold, a longtime supporter of the Art Institute, was very impressed by the qualityof work and is actively searching for an intern from Ai.

Selected List of Industry Professionals in Attendance

·         Landline TV

·         Flashtalking

·         Expand The Room

·         The Barbarian Group

·         Clodagh

·         BBMG

·         McGarry Bowen

·         BBH

·         Sudler & Hennessey

·         Kohn Pederson Fox Associates (KPF)

Graphic Design alumni shares internship advice with students

Rob Roan, a graphic design alumni, spoke at a Career Services Week event in the 2010 fall quarter. Roan had a variety of internship experiences when he graduated from our school in 2007. He shared his experiences and some advice with AI New York City students who are about to embark on their mission to find an internship.

Roan empathizes with the feeling of being underprepared for an internship search. He told students that companies are aware that interns are underdeveloped in certain skills. “They know that they'll hire an intern specifically for certain things.” Rather than worrying about their technical weaknesses, Rob recommended that students focus on their strengths. “They'll match up your skills to what their needs are.”

He suggested that students hit as many interviews as they can. Once they get that internship, its important to treat that internship as a real job. “Be there on time, do exactly what your told and try to do more and that way you get the recommendation that you need.” It shouldn't matter if the internship is paid or unpaid. The importance of an internship is that students get the valuable experience that they need to get a foot into the industry.

Industry professionals and Alumni guest speakers, like Rob, visit AI New York City to impart advice to students. Take advantage of this Career Service resource and visit these events every week 4 in the gallery. If you'd like assistance in your internship search, don't hesitate to set up an appointment with your Career Services Advisor.

Architectural Digest Home Show

The Architectural Digest Home Show is happening this weekend. This event is excellent for interior design majors to attend but any design student will benefit from attending this show. There are always unique employers and industry professionals attending, networking and presenting at this show.

Click here for more details.

Week TEN job leads

***SPECIAL Note*** : If you want to have your resume reviewed before you send it out to an employer, or if you need coaching about how to present yourself and interview powerfully, call me to set up time for us to meet: (212) 625-6038.

NOTE: Some of you have Bachelor’s degrees, which is why I include some job leads that prefer or require Bachelor’s. Some of you come with years of design experience (those who are changing design worlds) which is why I include some jobs that require a few years of experience.

2nd NOTE: The jobs are listed by MAJOR. There is also a GENERAL section for non-industry specific jobs.

JOB SEARCH RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Create a profile on linkedin.com and link up to everyone that you know, especially people in your industry, including instructors, career service advisors, and any friends you have that are already working in your industry. LinkedIn is the most widely used website for employers.


2. Clean up your Facebook / MySpace page, make sure it looks professional, and make sure the picture of you is professional. Employers do look up potential employees. Watch what you say when you update your page.


3. If you get an interview or hired at one of these jobs: CALL ME!!! (212) 625-6038. I want to be able to congratulate you, celebrate with you, and keep track of how well you're doing.

Carmen’s Job Search tips:

1. Keep in mind that any money is better than no money. So don’t be too proud to work for low pay in a place that is not where you want to end up working after you graduate. If you do a great job even at a low paying job, and choose to enjoy doing it and have fun working there, chances are you will attract either a raise, or an even better job very quickly. And even if you don’t, you’ll still be having FUN working rather than being miserable and resentful that you’re not paid much.
2. Look for places that you like to go to and spend time in. Chances are you would enjoy working there and will make a good impression when you go in to meet with the manager.
3. Make sure to meet the manager, and make a great impression. Make sure he/she remembers you favorably, not as a slob who’s desperate hoping to be hired by someone.
4. After filling out the employment application or submitting your resume, call them within 24-48 hrs to
1. Make sure they received your application/resume, and have they had a minute to review it?
2. Make sure that they remember you positively
3. Let them know how much you would LOVE to work there, and what you do well that you would love to contribute to their business. How perfect the job would be for you and how perfect you would be for the job.
4. To ask if you could come in for an interview.
5. DO NOT wait for them to call you, they may be way too busy to remember. Be proactive!
5. When you get an Interview:
1. SHOW UP 10 minutes EARLY! Not ½ an hour, not 1 mn, but 10-15 mns early makes a great impression.
2. Look GREAT! Well combed, dressed, showered, smelling good. Do NOT smoke before an interview: it leaves you smelly, and a lot of employers will be turned off by that.
3. Make sure that the manager/chef/interviewer knows that you really want the job. NOT that you’re desperate for the job, because that’s a turn off. But make sure they know that you are VERY interested and that it would be the dream job for you, and that you would be the dream employee for them.
4. And make sure you figure out quickly if this job is a good fit for you or not. If it’s not, thank them for the opportunity to interview, and that it does not look like it’s a great fit. Do NOT take a job that you have a bad feeling about. It’s guaranteed to end up being a miserable experience. You are worthy of having a good job that matches you well.
5. Always call or email the person who interviewed you within 24 hrs to thank them for the interview, to tell them that you’re very interested in the job, and that you look forward to hearing back from them soon.
6. When you get the job offer that you want:
1. Thank the interviewer very sincerely, and send them a thank you note for the job offer. Immediately!
2. CALL ME! Let me congratulate you, honor you, and if we get lots of students getting jobs, maybe we can have a mini party to celebrate my job getting rock stars!
3. Show up ON TIME every day, and if you even THINK that you might be late or absent, immediately call them to let them know.
4. Have FUN doing a great job. It will make you look good, it will make us look good, and it will attract the perfect FT job once you graduate and are looking for more hours.

Note: If you wish to no longer receive these emails, please email Carmen or Brenna back to let us know and we will remove you from the email list.

T-Shirt Designers Wanted

City Parks Foundation (CPF) – SummerStage is now accepting t-shirt design submissions for the 2011 season!

We are looking for original designs for one of the following options:

1. One multi-colored design to be pre-printed and sold throughout the 2011 summer season.


2. One 1-color design that will be screen printed and sold onsite throughout the 2011 season. 

Your original design must incorporate the following:

1. The year 2011.


2. The SummerStage logo (see below). High res logo can be sent upon request.

All submissions must be sent via email to Marigny Lee – mlee@cityparksfoundation.org – in the form of a JPEG (preferred) or PDF by April 15, 2011.

Designs selected will receive a $250.00 fee per design. Please include your full contact information along with submissions.

Week Nine Job Leads

***SPECIAL Note*** : If you want to have your resume reviewed before you send it out to an employer, or if you need coaching about how to present yourself and interview powerfully, call me to set up time for us to meet: (212) 625-6038.


NOTE: Some of you have Bachelor’s degrees, which is why I include some job leads that prefer or require Bachelor’s. Some of you come with years of design experience (those who are changing design worlds) which is why I include some jobs that require a few years of experience.

2nd NOTE: The jobs are listed by MAJOR. There is also a GENERAL section for non-industry specific jobs.

JOB SEARCH RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Create a profile on linkedin.com and link up to everyone that you know, especially people in your industry, including instructors, career service advisors, and any friends you have that are already working in your industry. LinkedIn is the most widely used website for employers.


2. Clean up your Facebook / MySpace page, make sure it looks professional, and make sure the picture of you is professional. Employers do look up potential employees. Watch what you say when you update your page.


3. If you get an interview or hired at one of these jobs: CALL ME!!! (212) 625-6038. I want to be able to congratulate you, celebrate with you, and keep track of how well you're doing.

Carmen’s Job Search tips:

1. Keep in mind that any money is better than no money. So don’t be too proud to work for low pay in a place that is not where you want to end up working after you graduate. If you do a great job even at a low paying job, and choose to enjoy doing it and have fun working there, chances are you will attract either a raise, or an even better job very quickly. And even if you don’t, you’ll still be having FUN working rather than being miserable and resentful that you’re not paid much.
2. Look for places that you like to go to and spend time in. Chances are you would enjoy working there and will make a good impression when you go in to meet with the manager.
3. Make sure to meet the manager, and make a great impression. Make sure he/she remembers you favorably, not as a slob who’s desperate hoping to be hired by someone.
4. After filling out the employment application or submitting your resume, call them within 24-48 hrs to
1. Make sure they received your application/resume, and have they had a minute to review it?
2. Make sure that they remember you positively
3. Let them know how much you would LOVE to work there, and what you do well that you would love to contribute to their business. How perfect the job would be for you and how perfect you would be for the job.
4. To ask if you could come in for an interview.
5. DO NOT wait for them to call you, they may be way too busy to remember. Be proactive!
5. When you get an Interview:
1. SHOW UP 10 minutes EARLY! Not ½ an hour, not 1 mn, but 10-15 mns early makes a great impression.
2. Look GREAT! Well combed, dressed, showered, smelling good. Do NOT smoke before an interview: it leaves you smelly, and a lot of employers will be turned off by that.
3. Make sure that the manager/chef/interviewer knows that you really want the job. NOT that you’re desperate for the job, because that’s a turn off. But make sure they know that you are VERY interested and that it would be the dream job for you, and that you would be the dream employee for them.
4. And make sure you figure out quickly if this job is a good fit for you or not. If it’s not, thank them for the opportunity to interview, and that it does not look like it’s a great fit. Do NOT take a job that you have a bad feeling about. It’s guaranteed to end up being a miserable experience. You are worthy of having a good job that matches you well.
5. Always call or email the person who interviewed you within 24 hrs to thank them for the interview, to tell them that you’re very interested in the job, and that you look forward to hearing back from them soon.
6. When you get the job offer that you want:
1. Thank the interviewer very sincerely, and send them a thank you note for the job offer. Immediately!
2. CALL ME! Let me congratulate you, honor you, and if we get lots of students getting jobs, maybe we can have a mini party to celebrate my job getting rock stars!
3. Show up ON TIME every day, and if you even THINK that you might be late or absent, immediately call them to let them know.
4. Have FUN doing a great job. It will make you look good, it will make us look good, and it will attract the perfect FT job once you graduate and are looking for more hours.

Note: If you wish to no longer receive these emails, please email Carmen or Brenna back to let us know and we will remove you from the email list.

Students Assist with Anne Bowen's Fashion Week Presentation

Once again, the students at the Art Institute of New York City were instrumental during Fashion Week. Not only did our students volunteer as dressers, ushers, greeters and givers of gift bags, but one special group put together designer Anne Bowen’s entire presentation. The “Oneness” Presentation on the eve of February 21st was constructed in one day by our students, using yarn, string, hammer and nails. Under the direction of the designer and event planner, they visually merchandised the space, dressed the models, greeted guests and enjoyed the party. Pictured above is smiling student Terri Todd, who was hand-picked by Anne Bowen to be one of the Volunteer Team Leaders.

Week Eight Job Leads

***SPECIAL Note*** : If you want to have your resume reviewed before you send it out to an employer, or if you need coaching about how to present yourself and interview powerfully, call me to set up time for us to meet: (212) 625-6038.


NOTE: Some of you have Bachelor’s degrees, which is why I include some job leads that prefer or require Bachelor’s. Some of you come with years of design experience (those who are changing design worlds) which is why I include some jobs that require a few years of experience.

2nd NOTE: The jobs are listed by MAJOR. There is also a GENERAL section for non-industry specific jobs.

JOB SEARCH RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Create a profile on linkedin.com and link up to everyone that you know, especially people in your industry, including instructors, career service advisors, and any friends you have that are already working in your industry. LinkedIn is the most widely used website for employers.


2. Clean up your Facebook / MySpace page, make sure it looks professional, and make sure the picture of you is professional. Employers do look up potential employees. Watch what you say when you update your page.


3. If you get an interview or hired at one of these jobs: CALL ME!!! (212) 625-6038. I want to be able to congratulate you, celebrate with you, and keep track of how well you're doing.

Carmen’s Job Search tips:

1. Keep in mind that any money is better than no money. So don’t be too proud to work for low pay in a place that is not where you want to end up working after you graduate. If you do a great job even at a low paying job, and choose to enjoy doing it and have fun working there, chances are you will attract either a raise, or an even better job very quickly. And even if you don’t, you’ll still be having FUN working rather than being miserable and resentful that you’re not paid much.
2. Look for places that you like to go to and spend time in. Chances are you would enjoy working there and will make a good impression when you go in to meet with the manager.
3. Make sure to meet the manager, and make a great impression. Make sure he/she remembers you favorably, not as a slob who’s desperate hoping to be hired by someone.
4. After filling out the employment application or submitting your resume, call them within 24-48 hrs to
1. Make sure they received your application/resume, and have they had a minute to review it?
2. Make sure that they remember you positively
3. Let them know how much you would LOVE to work there, and what you do well that you would love to contribute to their business. How perfect the job would be for you and how perfect you would be for the job.
4. To ask if you could come in for an interview.
5. DO NOT wait for them to call you, they may be way too busy to remember. Be proactive!
5. When you get an Interview:
1. SHOW UP 10 minutes EARLY! Not ½ an hour, not 1 mn, but 10-15 mns early makes a great impression.
2. Look GREAT! Well combed, dressed, showered, smelling good. Do NOT smoke before an interview: it leaves you smelly, and a lot of employers will be turned off by that.
3. Make sure that the manager/chef/interviewer knows that you really want the job. NOT that you’re desperate for the job, because that’s a turn off. But make sure they know that you are VERY interested and that it would be the dream job for you, and that you would be the dream employee for them.
4. And make sure you figure out quickly if this job is a good fit for you or not. If it’s not, thank them for the opportunity to interview, and that it does not look like it’s a great fit. Do NOT take a job that you have a bad feeling about. It’s guaranteed to end up being a miserable experience. You are worthy of having a good job that matches you well.
5. Always call or email the person who interviewed you within 24 hrs to thank them for the interview, to tell them that you’re very interested in the job, and that you look forward to hearing back from them soon.
6. When you get the job offer that you want:
1. Thank the interviewer very sincerely, and send them a thank you note for the job offer. Immediately!
2. CALL ME! Let me congratulate you, honor you, and if we get lots of students getting jobs, maybe we can have a mini party to celebrate my job getting rock stars!
3. Show up ON TIME every day, and if you even THINK that you might be late or absent, immediately call them to let them know.
4. Have FUN doing a great job. It will make you look good, it will make us look good, and it will attract the perfect FT job once you graduate and are looking for more hours.

Note: If you wish to no longer receive these emails, please email Carmen or Brenna back to let us know and we will remove you from the email list.