Cal Poly Career Center

***Admin*** · 10-17-03, 06:15 PM

CAREER CENTER DIRECTORY

The Career Center at Cal Poly Pomona is committed to assisting students in career exploration, career planning, and job search processes. As early as your freshman and sophomore years, we encourage you to use the Career Center to explore the connection between your major and career options. Come and utilize our many services in your journey toward a rewarding and satisfying career.

***Admin*** · 10-17-03, 06:21 PM

Career Planning Process

Choosing your major and your career can sometimes be an intimidating process. The Career Center can help you develop the skills and identify the resources you need to make these decisions wisely and successfully. Using this career planning process as a guide, will help you stay on track in your career journey.

1) Self Assessment

What are my skills?
What are my interests?
What are my work values?
What motivates me?
How does my personality impact my work style?

2) Identify Career Options

Research majors and careers that "fit" your self assessment.
Identify potential career paths and starting points.
Talk with professionals in your field(s) of interest.
Begin to "target" specific companies that interest you.

3) Career Preparation and Exploration

Focus on appropriate coursework and projects.
Get involved in student clubs related to your field.
Gain experience through internships or co-ops.
Develop essential career-related skills.

4) Job Search Strategy

Identify best job search methods for your field.
Design professional resume and cover letter.
Network with alumni and professional associations.
Target your job search to yoru most desired positions.

The Career Center has resources and programs that can help you in all the stags of this process. Sign up for an appointment with a Career Counselor to discuss where you are in the Career Planning Process.

***Admin*** · 10-17-03, 06:26 PM

1) Choosing your Career or Changing your Major

Exploration Resources

Information on a variety of careers & salaries
Undergraduate & graduate school information
Computers available for on-line job search
Free guides and publications on career topics

Career Counseling

Choose your career or change your major
Identify values, skills and interests
Plan your job search strategy
Make an appointment at the front desk

Career Assessments

Can help you understand your interests, values, and style
Schedule an interpretation with a career counselor
Nonimal fee per test

CPU 100: Career & Personal Exploration

4-Unit course to help you explore major & career options
Learn how your values, interests & skills relate to the world of work

***Admin*** · 10-17-03, 06:31 PM

2) Finding a Job or Internship

On-Campus Recruiting & InterviewTRAK

Interview on campus for jobs, internships & co-ops.
On-campus interviews are held fall, winter, and spring quarters
Attend an On-Campus Recruiting (OCR) workshop to learn more
All majors welcome

Job TRAK

Gain access to all Career Services by registering through JobTRAK
Find 16,000 plus listings online for full or part-time jobs & internships, including on-campus jobs
Positions targeted for Cal Poly Pomona students & alums

***Admin*** · 10-17-03, 06:34 PM

3) Interviewing & Resume Preparation

Career Center Workshops

Presentations on resume writing, job search, interviewing & other career-related topics
Available for special groups, student clubs, or classes
Check the Calendar section of our website for workshop schedule

Mock Interviews

Videotape your interview & receive feedback & suggestions
Improve your communication and interview skills to better "market" yourself to employers
Schedule appointment at front desk

Quick Questions

Get answers to questions about resumes, cover letters, salary negotiations, and more
10-15 minute session - no appointment needed
Offered daily. Check with front desk for times

***Admin*** · 10-17-03, 06:38 PM

4) Connecting to Employers

Career Fairs

For full/part time job and internships opportunities
Making Connections: Career Day on the Quad (for all majors): Fall & Spring Quarter
Engineering/Hi-Tech Job Fair: Winter Quarter
Hospitality Expo: Winter Quarter
Teacher Job Fair: Spring Quarter

Employer Events

"Employer Perspectives" workshops presented by recruiters and alums
Industry Panels-learn what various careers are really like
Company "Days" -recruiting and information tables outside Career Center

Alumni Career Advisor Network (ACAN)

Connect with Cal Poly Pomona graduates for career information and advice
Network with graduates from your major or from your target companies
Check the Alumni section on your website

10-17-03, 06:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,983	Cal Poly Career Center CAREER CENTER DIRECTORY The Career Center at Cal Poly Pomona is committed to assisting students in career exploration, career planning, and job search processes. As early as your freshman and sophomore years, we encourage you to use the Career Center to explore the connection between your major and career options. Come and utilize our many services in your journey toward a rewarding and satisfying career. __________________ Cal Poly Forums

10-17-03, 06:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,983	Career Planning Process Choosing your major and your career can sometimes be an intimidating process. The Career Center can help you develop the skills and identify the resources you need to make these decisions wisely and successfully. Using this career planning process as a guide, will help you stay on track in your career journey. 1) Self Assessment What are my skills? What are my interests? What are my work values? What motivates me? How does my personality impact my work style? 2) Identify Career Options Research majors and careers that "fit" your self assessment. Identify potential career paths and starting points. Talk with professionals in your field(s) of interest. Begin to "target" specific companies that interest you. 3) Career Preparation and Exploration Focus on appropriate coursework and projects. Get involved in student clubs related to your field. Gain experience through internships or co-ops. Develop essential career-related skills. 4) Job Search Strategy Identify best job search methods for your field. Design professional resume and cover letter. Network with alumni and professional associations. Target your job search to yoru most desired positions. The Career Center has resources and programs that can help you in all the stags of this process. Sign up for an appointment with a Career Counselor to discuss where you are in the Career Planning Process. __________________ Cal Poly Forums

10-17-03, 06:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,983	1) Choosing your Career or Changing your Major Exploration Resources Information on a variety of careers & salaries Undergraduate & graduate school information Computers available for on-line job search Free guides and publications on career topics Career Counseling Choose your career or change your major Identify values, skills and interests Plan your job search strategy Make an appointment at the front desk Career Assessments Can help you understand your interests, values, and style Schedule an interpretation with a career counselor Nonimal fee per test CPU 100: Career & Personal Exploration 4-Unit course to help you explore major & career options Learn how your values, interests & skills relate to the world of work __________________ Cal Poly Forums

10-17-03, 06:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,983	2) Finding a Job or Internship On-Campus Recruiting & InterviewTRAK Interview on campus for jobs, internships & co-ops. On-campus interviews are held fall, winter, and spring quarters Attend an On-Campus Recruiting (OCR) workshop to learn more All majors welcome Job TRAK Gain access to all Career Services by registering through JobTRAK Find 16,000 plus listings online for full or part-time jobs & internships, including on-campus jobs Positions targeted for Cal Poly Pomona students & alums __________________ Cal Poly Forums

10-17-03, 06:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,983	3) Interviewing & Resume Preparation Career Center Workshops Presentations on resume writing, job search, interviewing & other career-related topics Available for special groups, student clubs, or classes Check the Calendar section of our website for workshop schedule Mock Interviews Videotape your interview & receive feedback & suggestions Improve your communication and interview skills to better "market" yourself to employers Schedule appointment at front desk Quick Questions Get answers to questions about resumes, cover letters, salary negotiations, and more 10-15 minute session - no appointment needed Offered daily. Check with front desk for times __________________ Cal Poly Forums

10-17-03, 06:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,983	4) Connecting to Employers Career Fairs For full/part time job and internships opportunities Making Connections: Career Day on the Quad (for all majors): Fall & Spring Quarter Engineering/Hi-Tech Job Fair: Winter Quarter Hospitality Expo: Winter Quarter Teacher Job Fair: Spring Quarter Employer Events "Employer Perspectives" workshops presented by recruiters and alums Industry Panels-learn what various careers are really like Company "Days" -recruiting and information tables outside Career Center Alumni Career Advisor Network (ACAN) Connect with Cal Poly Pomona graduates for career information and advice Network with graduates from your major or from your target companies Check the Alumni section on your website __________________ Cal Poly Forums

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