While most students prepare for Cal Poly career fairs by printing out resumes and practicing elevator pitches, students from SLO Peace Coalition and Students for Quality Education have other priorities. The student activists will be going over chants and making anti-war signs for the Thursday, Jan. 24. Winter Career Fair, which will be their third […]
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SLO Peace Coalition in the clear
Members of the SLO Peace Coalition were reviewed and found not in violation of student conduct by the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities for their short anti-war demonstration.
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Students say Cal Poly might levy sanctions for Career Fair protest
The Cal Poly Office of Rights and Responsibilities may punish the students for protesting.
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How these students found success at a career fair
The career fair provides opportunities to seek out internships and jobs. Here’s how two students did it successfully.
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How to tackle the Career Fair as a liberal arts student
Don’t let the overload of tech companies overwhelm you as a liberal arts student.
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Five things not to say to an employer
Approaching employers can be nerve-racking. Here’s some tips on how to do it the right way.
Posted inFall Grad 2017
Graduation: By the numbers
As we move toward another Cal Poly graduation, it’s important to take a step back and look at how each major is doing. That means taking a look at Career Service’s Graduate Status Report. The statistics detailed in their 2015-2016 Full Report show trends in employment data and post-graduation plans. The overall respondent rate for […]
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Five things to know before you go to Career Fair
Fall Career Fair is an important event that could help you get a headstart in the job market before graduation. At the fair, you can meet and talk to employers about their businesses and prospective positions. Even if you aren’t looking to be hired, you can still benefit from the experience of setting up a […]
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Here’s what your elevator pitch should sound like
When you ‘accidently’ get stuck in an elevator with a top exec. of a company, you may be asked to talk about yourself.
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How to create the perfect Career Fair game plan
Before attending the Spring Career Fair Wednesday and Thursday, students should prepare themselves to stand out to visiting employers. “I think the first thing is you have to figure out is what is your goal,” Tammy Martin, career counselor for College of Engineering and Program Coordinator for the College Specialist team said. Create goals Depending […]
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Five things to know about the Career Fair
You’ve prepped for this. You’re wearing your most “grown-up” clothes and holding on to your resume for dear life, hoping it doesn’t look too bare compared to the others around you. It’s time for the Spring Career Fair. Being surrounded by a sea of professionally dressed students with the same goal as you and the […]