DigiPen’s Career Services 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 to meet and interact with industry professionals, online tools and on-campus facilities to connect students with prospective employers, and professional development workshops. Additionally, students have access to one-on-one appointments with a Career Services staff member to review application materials (e.g., resumes, cover letters, websites) and discuss various career development strategies.
The Career Services staff coordinates a variety of on-campus events for students. For example, Career Services arranges for recruiters to meet with all students to offer insight into their companies, review resumes and student work, and interview potential hires Company Day presentations and mixers. Career Services also hosts annual career and internship fairs for students interested in internship and full-time job opportunities. The Career Services staff also works closely with faculty to host guest lectures by industry professionals on campus.
DigiPen’s Career Services staff maintains Handshake, an online database of jobs and employers and posts available career opportunities for students and alumni through exclusive and active social networking groups. The Career Services 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 Services 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.