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 […]
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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, all leading up to the hustle of the constant handshaking and relationship building. The Gallup […]
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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 a cover letter explaining why you’re applying to the job and why you’re suited for […]
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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 important to recognize the impact these online profiles can have on employment. The National Association […]
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How to follow up post-career fair
According to Executive Director of Career Services Eileen Buecher, the key is in the follow up.
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Cal Poly launches Portfolium network
Cal Poly has just partnered with a company called Portfolium to help give students an edge in finding jobs after graduation.
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Career Services offers opportunities beyond Spring Career Fair
Summer is on the horizon, and Spring Career Fair may seem like the last chance for students to meet with employers on campus.
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Wellness technology offers promising field for entrepreneurial students
Wellness technology is now becoming a trending market and may be an opportunity for students across campus to take advantage of.
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The job scramble
Tim Wetzel With fall graduation approaching, soon-to-be graduates have one thing on their mind — getting a job. Though Career Services doesn’t collect data individually for fall grads, Charlotte Rinaldi, assistant director for Career Services, explained that while graduation time doesn’t significantly affect what students do, it may instead affect the waiting game. “Most cohorts start in […]
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9 Cal Poly Facebook pages you need to ‘like’ right now
Facebook comes in handy not only to stay in touch with friends and family, but also to help you connect with the campus community. Here are pages that can assist you with that.