We've been listening! Students in the Jacobs School of Music are asking for more info on resources and guidance for career planning. Welcome to the first issue of "Jumpstart Your Career"!

In this issue:

• Upcoming Events
• How to sign up for advising
• Where to look for job listings
• Resources in the OECD and on the IUB Campus

UPCOMING EVENTS
(students, please sign up for those you plan to attend)

• Feb 12, 12-1:30pm:
  {Well-Advised} Lunch with Organist Michael Barone
• Feb 13, 10am-12pm:
  "Arts Start-Up Models" with members of the Fifth House Ensemble
• Feb 20, 10am-12pm:
  "Virtual Teaching" with ToneRow CEO, and Music IT Services
• Feb 20, 7:30pm:
  UTOPIA Performance by the Liberation Music Collective
• Feb 27, 10am-12pm:
  "Taming Your Taxes" with expert Gregory Cislak
• Feb 27, 11:45am-1pm:
  {Well-Advised) Lunch with Organist David Schrader
• March 5, 10am-3pm:
  "Arts Start-Up Seminar" at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR ADVISING

Meet with an advisor to discuss your career plans,
review your resume, CV, bio, website, or any other
material. Student groups and ensembles welcome!
Log into the Career Portal to set up an appointment. 
If you're logging in for the first time, you'll need to fill out a few questions to create your profile. We’d love to see you!

JOB LISTINGS

Did you know that there are multiple d-bases full of job opportunities through the “Resources” tab of the OECD Website?  Once there, click on "Employment Opportunities".
We also have a library of excellent documents on how to apply for teaching positions, apply to graduate schools, start your own studio, start your own business, become an entrepreneurial musician, and much more.

Examples:

Bridge: Worldwide Music Connection
Access to 3000+ music listings including job openings, festivals, and internships. Log on at http://necmusic.edu/bridge. Username: JSoM | Password: Respighi18

Musical America Careers Portal
Access to a large selection of jobs available in performing arts, post an anonymous resume, or create an alert to be notified of new vacancies.

CONFERENCE ROOM & MEDIA RESOURCES

Do you have a project and need workspace? JumpstartCentral (MU011) has a conference room equipped with a large flat screen and camera that are great for web conferences, meeting notes, or brainstorming ideas. There is also a media studio with a fast PC, HD video cameras, a great DSLR camera, mics, etc. Student groups are especially welcome! 

Feel free to pop in to JumpstartCentral (MU011) at any time to check out the space and share your ideas.

MORE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES IN THE JSOM
AND ON THE IUB CAMPUS

Visit the OECD website > Your career development and entrepreneurship resource!

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Project Jumpstart partners with the Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the IU Kelley School of Business.