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Institute for Music Leadership

  • About the IML
    • Welcome
    • Contact Us
    • Spotlight
    • History of the IML
  • Arts Leadership Programs
    • About
    • ALP Certificate Program
    • ALP Course Information
    • Eastman Career and Leadership Certificate Online
    • MA in Music Leadership
  • Paul R. Judy Center for Innovation and Research
  • Careers
    • Career Counseling
    • Résumé and CV
    • Cover Letters
    • Interview Prep
    • Teaching Philosophies
    • Personal Statements
    • Job Openings
    • Freelance and Media Resources
    • Additional Resources
    • IML Video Interview Space
  • Events
  • Grants
  • Gig Service
  • IML Store

Career Counseling

Meeting the Advisor
Career guidance and assistance is available to all current Eastman students and alumni.  We are here to discuss your questions, help you explore and address your career goals, provide you with further resources, and assist you in strengthening application materials. No matter what stage you are in your career, we are here to help!

Current Students:

Schedule an Appointment

  • Appointments: Made via the Handshake application, which requires creating a quick profile. Once logged in, click on “Career Center” in the upper right. Select the “Appointments” tab in the drop-down & follow the steps to “Schedule an Appointment.”
  • Drop In Hours – Through-out the year, our Career Advisor will be hosting drop-in hours in Lowry Hall for students to ask quick questions or pick-up materials. For Fall 2019, drop-ins will be hosted on the following Friday’s from 3-4pm: October 11, October 25, November 1, November 15, and December 6.

Alumni:
Alumni appointments can be made in person or virtually. Since access to your student NetID and password stops after graduation, please request an appointment by emailing bkoerner@ur.rochester.edu. Make sure to include your graduation year and what you are interested in discussing. Please note that appointments times are limited and priority will be first given to current students.

Preparing for the Appointment:

  • Identify your focus – What would you like to discuss or review? How can we provide support?
  • Draft your materials and/or questions – Whether it’s updating an old version of a C.V. or drafting a rough cover letter, get the ball rolling. What questions do you have about this process?
  • Send materials – Before you arrive to your appointment, please send the most recent draft of your materials as a Word document or PDF.
  • Meet the advisor – Appointments are 30 minutes long. Need more time? Just sign up for more than one appointment! (Maximum 1 per day)
Have Further Questions?
Blaire Koerner, Career Advisor
bkoerner@ur.rochester.edu
585-274-1210

Where are we located?
Miller Center, 1st Floor
In the Institute for Music Leadership Office

Need Writing Assistance? Contact the Eastman Writing Center for writing-focused appointments.

Review the handbooks – These resources provide tips for finding job openings, creating résumés, CVs, and cover letters, mastering interviews, and more.


Meet with an Advisor


Make an appointment with the Eastman Careers Advisor to discuss career topics in further detail.

Going to be on the UR Campus? Visit the Gwen M Greene Career and Internship Center.

Quick Links

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CONTACT US

Institute for Music Leadership
Eastman School of Music
26 Gibbs Street, Box 26
Rochester, NY 14604

585.274.1113
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Office Hours

Monday-Friday
9:00am-5:00pm

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