Montclair State University - College of the Arts

Career Resources & Links

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Research and networking help students develop an understanding of the fields well as prepare for a life in theater and dance.

The Center for Career Services and Community Based Learning helps students search for jobs, write resumes and prepare for interviews.
Online Resource Links:

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Theater & Dance Trade Publications

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Job Search

General

Guru.com Marketplace for freelance talent.
Careerbuilder.com Provides advanced job searches using keywords, location and job category with an option for jobseekers to post resumes.
Hotjobs.com Offers advanced job searches, the option to post resumes and the ability to create custom searches to have jobs that match your criteria e-mailed to you.
Cooljobs.com Provides a list of the Internet's best job websites sorted by categories such as freelance, overseas, staffing agencies, legal jobs, employment services, etc.
Siliconalleyjobs.com A recruiting blog community portal that features tips for job seekers, job listings and articles.
America's JobBank Sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Labor, America's Job Bank enables jobseekers to search jobs, post resumes and research using career tools, labor market information, relocation center, etc.
Careercity.com Brings together educated and diverse job seekers with companies who will value them.
Jobfactory.com/indus/indus20.htm Offers job searches, other jobsites and job lines, classified ads, recruiters and a resume posting service.

Theatre & Dance

ArtSearch Lists positions in theaters, performing arts centers, summer festivals, universities, colleges, schools, dance companies, opera companies, symphony orchestras, museums, arts councils and other arts organizations.
Varietycareers.com Online version of Variety magazine, listing media and entertainment positions.
Therossreports.com Lists resources in the entertainment industry such as acting agents, auditions and casting, dance opportunities, casting agents, studios and producers.
Media-match.com Matches television and film industry's freelancers with potential employers.
4entertainmentjobs.com Lists entertainment jobs in film, television, theater, fine art and music.
Entertainmentcareers.net Posts entertainment jobs, internships and career information for the entertainment industry.
Showbizjobs.com Extensive database by location, category, company, date posted and regions of the country.
Entertainmentjobs.com Features jobs and internships as well as career development topics and tips.
Filmstaff.com Provides job resources for those interested in production crew positions.

Actors' Equity Labor union representing actors and stage managers working in professional theater. Resource for available jobs, casting calls, benefits information, news and events.
Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Provides resources tohelp you understand how the industry works as well as tools to expand your skills as a professional actor. Membership information is available.
Montclair Arts Council (MAC) - Advocates for artists and cultural organizations and encourages economic development through the arts in the Township of Montclair.
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists R eflects the resources available for members of the national labor union representing over 70,000 performers, journalists and other artists working in the entertainment and news media.
New York Foundation for the Arts S upport to arts organizations and artists. Includes jobs in the arts, opportunities and services for artists, events listings and discussion boards.
Theatre Communications Group Resources to strengthen, nurture and promote non-profit professional American theaters through artistic programs, management programs, advocacy and publications such as American Theatre magazine and the ArtSearch employment bulletin.