Generally, you can expect most summer internships across the creative spectrum to be posted between November and March. Full time positions in creative industries (or creative roles in general) are often posted on a vacancy basis and look for immediate hires that can start working within 4-6 weeks. That means that as a creative, you could be applying and interviewing for many months!

Here is a rough guide to how your time is best used when searching for a creative job: 

Fall

• Portfolio & resume development
• Developing a focus (city/industry/job role)
• Conducting informational interviews
• Researching potential companies/opportunities

Winter

• Finding posted opportunities
• Refining resume, cover letter, and interviewing skills
• Networking meetings, virtual or in-person
• Graduate school applications (if relevant)

Spring

• Applying and interviewing
• Planning a relocation