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The Career Services Department is committed to helping graduates find exciting career opportunities and to providing the employers with whom we work the best possible candidates so Harrington graduates can put their new skills training in interior design, digital photography and communication design to work in a rewarding career they love. Here’s some of the ways we can help you get there:
Undergraduate Services - Student Employment Coordinator (SEC)
Monthly series of workshops designed to assist you with career planning and your employment search. Download a PDF of workshops and times here. For more information, contact Stephanie Graham at 312.697.8091.
- Publish weekly HotJobs list of non-design work opportunities.
- Wednesday noon workshops - “Résumés.”
- One-on-one consultation for beginners.
- Follow-up throughout your job search.
How can I meet with the Career Services Department?
If you’re an incoming student, first ask your Admissions Representative to refer you to your Tuition Planner. If you’re a current student, come to Career Services, Room 411 to schedule an appointment or call Camille Harris at 312.697.8035. After your Tuition Planner begins the process, she’ll refer you to Career Services.
I don’t live in the Chicago area. How can I find out about jobs there?
Career Services reviews sources and calls employers to locate possible job openings. Job openings can also be found in online classified ads from Chicago-area papers, for example: www.chicagotribune.com, www.suntimes.com and www.chicagoreader.com.
What are HotJobs?
They’re non-design job openings that Career Services has identified to help you meet your financial responsibilities. The HotJobs list is available from anyone in the Career Services Department, Room 411, and on the HotJobs boards on the 3rd & 4th floors.
What kinds of jobs might be listed?
Job listings typically include office/clerical, retail, customer service, restaurant and stocker/package handler.
Do I need a resume to apply?
In most cases, yes. But not all the time. It’s a good idea to have one ready.
Can Career Services help with my résumé?
Yes! To sign up for workshops, e-mail Camille Harris at charris@harringtoncollege.com
If I really want a job in design or photography will Career Services help?
Of course! Everyone in Career Services will help your job search if you have the required skills, a resume, references and samples of your work.
To check out Career Services and what they can do for you, stop by Room 411.
Graduate Service - Career Services Representative
- Personalized résumé and portfolio reviews
- Individualized career consultation
Jobs for Graduates, Current Students and Alumni
- Administer the Career Services Web site
- Identify unpublished opportunities through direct employer contact
On-Campus Events
- Online Job Fair
- Career Fairs
- Employer Spotlights
Networking Opportunities at Industry Events
- Chicago Architecture Foundation
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Merchandise Mart Showrooms
- Professional Organizations
Handouts and Portal Postings
- Interiors/Careers Web Site List
- Career List from Harrington’s Design Library
- Interview Preparation
- Résumé Preparation
- Portfolio Preparation (and more)
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- Send your resumes conveniently from our offices in Room 411 at no additional cost.
The goal of the Career Services Department is to help all students in their search for opportunities in their fields.
Companies with Tuition Reimbursement include but are not limited to the below examples. For more information on companies that offer tuition reimbursement, please contact the Financial Aid Office or click here to download a PDF of companies with tuition reimbursement.
- American Express
- Busch Gardens
- Chase
- Federal Express
- GE Capital
- Home Depot
- Lowe’s
- McDonald’s
- Pinkerton Security
- Ritz-Carlton
- Sears
- T-Mobile
- UPS
- Verizon
- Westin Diplomat
Harrington does not guarantee tuition reimbursement with the companies listed above. Tuition reimbursement policies and procedures are not controlled by Harrington but by the respective company and are subject to change without notice to Harrington.
Career Services can help students and graduates love what they do.
Contact us for more information about Career Services, and let Harrington College of Design help get you there!
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