DigiPen’s Career and Alumni Relations staff provides a variety of resources for matriculated/active degree-seeking students to jumpstart their professional development before they graduate and transition into the industry. These resources include facilitated events for students and alumni to meet and interact with industry professionals, online tools and on-campus facilities to connect with prospective employers, and professional development workshops. Additionally, students have access to one-on-one appointments with a Career and Alumni Relations staff member to review application materials (e.g., resumes, cover letters, portfolios) and discuss various career development strategies.
The Career and Alumni Relations staff coordinates a variety of on-campus events for students. For example, Career and Alumni Relations arranges for recruiters to meet with all students to offer insight into their companies, review resumes and student work, and interview potential hires, as well as provide Company Day presentations and mixers. Career and Alumni Relations also hosts annual career events for students interested in internship and full-time job opportunities. The Career and Alumni Relations staff works closely with faculty to host guest lectures by industry professionals on campus, as well.
DigiPen’s Career and Alumni Relations staff maintains Handshake, an online database of jobs, employers, posts available career opportunities for students and alumni through exclusive and active social networking groups. The Career and Alumni Relations staff also attends industry events such as the Game Developers Conference, to promote the Institute’s programs and students. For further information, please email the Career and Alumni Relations staff at careerservices@digipen.edu. Please note that employment upon graduation is not guaranteed, nor is DigiPen obligated to secure employment on behalf of students.