Cal Poly students will have the opportunity to network with employers from their homes April 29-30 during the virtual Spring Career Fair via online Zoom meetings. For every session of the Spring Career Fair, students can log into a Zoom…
University partnerships with war industries unaffected by student protests
Student protests against Cal Poly's partnerships with defense companies are expected at the Spring Career Fair April 17-18. More than 200 companies are expected to attend the event. In recent years, small groups of student activists have unfurled “Divest From…
At $900 per table, Cal Poly is making more than $250,000 on the Winter Career Fair
The two-day career fair will bring in $251,700 on tables alone, including five tables at the discounted price of $300 per day for non-profit organizations.
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Employment and income on the rise for Cal Poly graduates
Cal Poly Career Services released its Graduate Status Report (GSR) for the class of 2016 this past week. The report summarizes a survey meant to gauge the success of Cal Poly graduates. The GSR includes information such as median starting…
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…
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…
Playing to your strengths with StrengthsQuest
There are many moments for students to look back at when reminiscing on their early days of attending the career fair. There was the search for the much-needed blazer, the last-minute resume adjustments, the nervousness just minutes before the beginning,…
Minding your P’s and Q’s: Resume writing tips
Among the variety of jobs available in the workforce, there are a few requirements that are constant when applying for positions, regardless of whether you’re applying to work for a law firm or a local bookstore. You’ll want to have…
Social media: Is it helping or hurting employment prospects?
In a world where it’s difficult to find a college student without multiple social media accounts, online presence plays a huge role in most facets of life, including the workplace. As students begin to search for jobs and internships, it’s…