Fall 2025 Career + Graduate School Fair

Career Services is hosting the Fall 2025 Career and Graduate School Fair on Tuesday, October 14th from 4:30-6:30 pm at CIA. The Career and Graduate School Fair is a great opportunity for you to meet recruiters face-to-face, and learn about their various opportunities and programs.

All students are encouraged to participate; this is a great opportunity to connect to industry professionals and explore creative careers. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the various program offerings related to your background and interest, the application process, and what qualifications you need to be a strong candidate.

Registration

All are invited and welcome to participate in the event. Registration is not required, but it is encouraged. Registered students and alumni will receive the following:

  • Option to be featured in Printed Resume Booklet, handed out to Platinum, Gold, and Silver Sponsor Employers (To guarantee feature, please register by October 3rd)
  • Professional Name tag
  • Portfolio featured in Online Talent Directory on cia.edu

Registration link coming soon! 

 

Prepare for the Career + Graduate School Fair!

Join the Career Center for Prep Fest!

Get a head start on preparing for the Career + Graduate School Fair! Stop by interactive stations to polish your resume, craft a standout elevator pitch, and get a sneak peek at some of the Employers/Grad School opportunities that will be at the upcoming fair! Attendees must be current CIA students. 
 
🗓️: Tuesday, October 7th
🕑: 5-7pm
📍: Peter B. Lewis Theater
 

 

Additional Resources to help you prepare for a successful Career + Graduate School Fair:

Peer Advisors: Students can schedule an appointment with the Peer Advising team on College Central. Peer Advisors are trained student leaders who provide helpful feedback on professional materials such as resumes and cover letters, and offer general portfolio advice! 

Resume Uploads: Can't make it to an appointment? Students and Alumni can upload your resume onto College Central to receive feedback via email. Please allow for 3-5 business days for a review to be completed. Note: Wait times for resume upload feedback vary depending on staffing. We thank you in advance for your patience and will send a review as soon as we can!

Professional Closet: Not sure what to wear to the Career + Graduate School Fair? Students can find FREE professional clothing at CIA's Professional Closet, located in the Student Resource Center (Room 211). Operating hours varying each day, please see current hours listed outside of the SRC! 

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This page will feature live updates on registered employers and schools. The complete list of attendees will be shared by Monday, October 13th. 

Employers

City Year

 

Graduate Schools

Cranbrook Academy of Art (Gold Sponsor)

Ursuline College (Gold Sponsor)