Creative Careers

Are you curious about careers that center creativity, self-expression, and storytelling? The Creative Career Community is your space to explore dynamic fields like the arts, multimedia, communications, and entertainment. Whether you’re drawn to visual or performing arts, marketing and media, film and television, journalism, publishing, or arts administration, this community supports students of all majors who want to bring creative thinking into their careers. 

7 Creative Skills for Your Resume (Plus Tips on How to Highlight Them)

In a fast-paced world where change and innovation are constant, creative skills are more valuable than ever. From brainstorming fresh ideas to finding unique solutions to complex challenges, creativity drives the evolution of industries and powers personal and professional growth. …

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9 Tips for Breaking Into Advertising

The final episode of the final season of AMC's Mad Men airs this Sunday night. And if you've been watching Matthew Weiner's masterful series during its seven-season run, you've seen, among other things, all of the following: the show's central ad …

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Vault Guides

Vault Guide to Advertising Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Public Relations Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Performing Arts Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Phone
617-353-3590
Address

Boston University Center for Career Development
100 Bay State Road, Sixth Floor
Boston, MA 02215

Career Service Hours

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