Kaylie Wang is an English sophomore and opinion columnist for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. Half way through last summer, I made the mistake of looking up my professor’s ratings. I was sitting in a cafe with my friend while she was registering […]
Tag: tips
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Five resume make-over tips that take 30 minutes or less
Whether applying for a first job or a career, all job applicants must submit a resume that exhibits their best qualities as an employee. Here are five quick tips that can make any applicant stand out from the crowd! Tailor a resume to the desired job One easy way to ensure an employer sees the […]
Posted inFreshman 101, Special Sections
College is a roller coaster of ups and downs
College isn’t easy, but it is something you want to remember.
Posted inOpinion
6 things to do the summer before your first year at Cal Poly
Transitioning to the college lifestyle can be tough. Here’s six ways to help ease the pain of leaving home and getting settled in San Luis Obispo.
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Cal Poly Lifehacks: Tips for making your life easier on campus
These tips won’t get you on the Dean’s List, but they’ll sure make life on a campus a little bit easier.
Posted inColumns, Opinion
“Sorry for partying” — something you might say to your body
Let’s take a minute to remember the middle of senior year in high school: You received your acceptance letter, shed tears of joy at the thought of living in the happiest city in America, and bought your Cal Poly sweatshirt to show off to your peers which school you were going to in the fall. […]
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Things you wish you knew when you started college
We’ve struggled to climb up the hill (or possibly many on Cal Poly’s campus), tripping over rocks and catching ourselves in the process. We’ve stood on top of the peak, feeling accomplished and proud of ourselves that we made it all this way toward our goal. But now begins our descent from the hill, quicker […]
Posted inFeatures
Preparation: A key step to finding a job
On Wednesday and Thursday, Chumash Auditorium will be filled with more handshakes than a political convention, more smiles than a beauty pageant and more sweat than a gym. This can only mean one thing: Cal Poly’s winter career fair. The career fair will offer students the chance to submit their résumés to more than 150 […]
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'But I wanna go home!': Tips for freshmen to avoid homesickness
Five ways for new students to make freshman year the best year of their lives.
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From elevator pitches to hypotheticals: tips to stand out in an interview
Congratulations on your 4.0 GPA, 10 years of work experience and your volunteer work at a homeless shelter every Friday and Saturday night. Unfortunately, it takes more to get a well-paid job at a reputable company these days. With a more competitive job market and a growing number of highly qualified job seekers, don’t be […]