Arts & Humanities

This career circle is for any student who is interested in pursuing a degree in the Arts and/or Humanities.

Join as many Career Circles as you want by updating your career interests on Handshake. Updating your career interests will allow you to receive the latest Circle updates. Check out more information about the Circles here.

Check out job and internship listings by major/career interests on the College of Arts & Sciences Career Resources website to view currently open listings for UM students and alumni. For thousands more opportunities, log in to Handshake.

Do you have questions about internships, graduate school, or your future career? Or are you unsure what your first step should be? Speak with a coach via Zoom or stop by Toppel for in-person coaching, Monday – Friday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Feel free to email us at toppel@miami.edu if you need assistance outside of our drop-in coaching hours.

Career in Photo Retouching

A career in photo retouching can be both creative and rewarding, especially for those with a keen eye for detail and a passion for enhancing images. Photo retouching is essential in industries like fashion, advertising, e-commerce, and media where polished, …

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Ansu Man Photo Retoucher
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Career in Photoshop Graphic Design

A career in Photoshop graphic design can be both fulfilling and lucrative, offering numerous opportunities across various industries. Here are some key aspects to consider when pursuing a career in this field:

Skills and Education
Proficiency in Photoshop: Mastery of …

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Ansu Man Photo Retoucher
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The Best Websites for Building a Digital Portfolio for Free!

Creatives, as you know, having a digital portfolio ready is a necessity for your professional development and career success in any creative field! Check out this guide on the best sites for all creatives, as well as a specific list …

By Keashla Marengo
Keashla Marengo Communication & Entertainment
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Featured Resources

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Creative Head: Find Jobs in Video Games, Visual FX, Programming, Designer, & for Artists

Search for hundreds of jobs in video games, animation, VFX, and software/technology industries at CreativeHeads.net.

Freelance Writing Jobs in Journalism, Content, Copywriting, & Blogging Gigs

FreelanceWriting.com has delivered daily and real-time freelance writing jobs online for freelance beginners and experts.

JournalismJobs.com

JournalismJobs.com is the largest and most-visited resource for journalism jobs.

Animation World Network – Jobs

Animation World Network (AWN) offers the top jobs available in Animation.

Mandy: Jobs For Cast, Crew, and Creative Professionals

Get access to the latest auditions, film jobs, TV production and stage jobs, voiceover work, jobs in music, and casting …

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Are you looking to use real-time job market data to make informed decisions about your future career path, explore relevant salary data, or identify the skills you need to build or market to get your next role? Use the following tool to explore your options.

There are two ways to navigate this tool:

  1. Keyword Search: Search for the title of the job you’re looking to pursue, or skills you may have that could be relevant for a particular career path.
  2. Narrow Down by Industry + Occupation: If you have a general sense of the industry you’d like to pursue, you can narrow down the occupations within a given industry to help you decide.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Featured Jobs & Internships

Thousands of internship and job opportunities are posted on Handshake by employers specifically looking to hire students. The following job and internship opportunities were pulled from Handshake for your career circle.

For thousands more opportunities, log in to Handshake. All UM students have a Handshake account that is automatically created for them when they enroll at the U. All you have to do is log in to Handshake to activate your account.

Skill Building with LinkedIn Learning

Access and explore on-demand LinkedIn Learning content (courses and videos) that can help you identify and build skills needed to be successful in your future career. Here, you can find relevant LinkedIn Learning content featured for your career circle.

Storytelling Tips for Learning and Development Leaders

Taught by Madecraft
Alex Mitts, an instructional designer and educational technology consultant, brings storytelling to the forefront of educational innovation. Alex provides a…

The Foundations of Fiction

Taught by Writing Master Teaching Assistant
Creative writing enthusiasts of all stripes—from accomplished novelists to novices struggling with their first screenplay—could benefit from a review of…

Sell Your Novel to a Major Publisher

Taught by Writing Master Teaching Assistant
You’ve written a book, and you’re excited to get it into readers’ hands. Selling your novel to a major publisher…

Maya: Natural Environments

Taught by Aaron F. Ross
Representing the natural world in a 3D program can be a daunting task. Autodesk Maya comes to the rescue with…

Beyond Basic PowerPoint Slides: Adding Visual Variety

Taught by Julie Terberg
Did you know that you can create more visual excitement and design more interesting slides that capture an audience’s attention…

Transition from Data Science to Data Engineering

Taught by Pooja Jain
You need to know how to transform your data if you really want to mine it for insights. In this…

Design Thinking for Writers: Create a Compelling Character

Taught by Skillshare
What if you could remain true to your own creative vision while also testing the impact of your choices on…

Make AI Work for You: Break Creative Block

Taught by Skillshare
Every illustrator has experienced creative block, and designer Smitesh Mistry is no exception. While long-legged characters, fluffy creatures, and surreal…

Productive Creativity

Taught by Denise Jacobs
Everyone has moments of being on fire with creativity, but often the time of being in the state of creative…

How to Overcome and Avoid Creative Blocks

Taught by Madecraft
In a creative role, encountering blocks can be frustrating and hinder productivity. This course, led by Melissa Dinwiddie, provides tools…

The Three Bucket System: How to Get Your Writing Done Every Day

Taught by EverCourse
Is your head brimming with writing ideas, but you’re not sure how to turn them into content? Do you want…

Designing a Book

Taught by Nigel French
Learn how to design a book that will be cherished for years to come. Nigel French breaks down the components…

Nano Tips for Video Creation on LinkedIn with Roshanda Pratt

Taught by Roshanda Pratt
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, join…

Photoshop and Lightroom: Masking Essentials

Taught by Theresa Jackson
Masking is one of the most commonly preferred tools for editing and compositing digital images. It’s easy to get started…

Writing Great Content with Gen AI That Doesn’t Sound Fake

Taught by Madecraft
Explore the art of creating authentic, engaging marketing content using generative AI, to make sure your brand’s voice shines through…

Running a Design Business: Writing and Pricing Winning Proposals

Taught by Emily Ruth Cohen
The process of writing estimates and proposals can be time-consuming and frustrating, especially if it doesn’t result in new business.…

Modern Project Management in Microsoft 365

Taught by Heather Severino
When you’re juggling everything from task tracking to meeting facilitation—and you leverage several different applications in your workflow—keeping yourself and…

Writing Articles

Taught by Starshine Roshell
Articles are an effective tool for communicating complex ideas and stories in a friendly, credible, and easy-to-follow way. In this…

Nano Tips for Cross-Cultural Communication for Leaders with India Gary-Martin

Taught by India Gary-Martin
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this course, India…

Humanizing Your Personal Brand in the Age of AI: Advanced Strategies for Authentic Connection

Taught by Goldie Chan
Artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping the landscape of business and marketing, and the importance of humanizing your personal and professional…

LinkedIn Learning is free for currently enrolled University of Miami students. You must have a CaneID to access LinkedIn Learning. Click on “View All LinkedIn Learning Courses” to browse through all the content featured for your career circle.

Skill Building Through Virtual Company Projects

Build valuable career skills and get a taste of industry experience via short virtual projects created by top companies across the globe on the Forage platform. Click on "View All Projects" to view all experiences for this career community. To check out projects across all the career communities and relevant practice interview questions, here.

Wondering how to list a completed project on your resume/CV or LinkedIn profile? Review the Forage referencing policy.

Featured Industry & Career Guides

Vault offers comprehensive industry and career guides that provide insights into industry work life and advice for students and alumni on kickstarting their careers. You can access 170+ guides on our Custom Career Content site to help you explore career paths and gain valuable information that will help you make informed career decisions.

Click on “View All Resources” for additional guides featured for your career circle. 

Cane2Cane Mentors

Explore careers, prepare for your future, and connect with industry professionals. Exclusive to our University of Miami community, Cane2Cane is a social network where 'Canes receive help navigating from college to career. No matter who you know, or don't know, connect and learn from professionals across 60+ industries who are eager to help you prepare for your career journey.

Grace Levey

Alumni Mentor
  • Delray Beach, FL
Meet Grace
  • Miami, Florida
Meet Fernanda

Arielle Swilley

Alumni Mentor
  • Washington, DC
  • Public Health Analyst Global Health and Education Projects, Inc.
Meet Arielle

Paula de la Rosa

Alumni Mentor
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Seasonal Artist Manager and Producer for “El Gran Circo del Mundo” Prodartes Peru
Meet Paula

Carla Puliti

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Summer Intern Clean Cooking Alliance
Meet Carla

Yasamin Rezai

Alumni Mentor
  • Miami, FL
  • Research And Teaching Assistant University of Miami
Meet Yasamin

Nicole Fernandez

Alumni Mentor
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Sr. Manager, Sales Enablement | GTM Learning Strategy & Design Citrix
Meet Nicole

Tyler Katz

Alumni Mentor
  • Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
  • Engagement and Program Associate, Hillel and Office of Jewish Student Life Lehigh University
Meet Tyler

Emily Bajalia

Alumni Mentor
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Marketing Director Jane Win Jewelry
Meet Emily

John Calles

Alumni Mentor
  • Coral Gables, FL
  • President Calles Financial
Meet John

Rachel Daniel

Alumni Mentor
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Junior Fellow McCain Institute
Meet Rachel

Isabelle Geller

Alumni Mentor
  • Louisville, KY
  • Shark Research and Conservation Intern University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
Meet Isabelle

Join your peers on Cane2Cane to connect with a 'Cane who can help you achieve your career goals! You can search for connections in the Cane2Cane community by applying various filters, such as industry, location, degree, and more!  

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