Cal Poly students look back on what they wish they knew before their first job interview, and discuss how to prepare for an interview now.
What to do when career fair is not for you
Erin Abzug erinabzug@mustangdaily.net After a safe four years or more of a structured routine, graduation and stepping out into the real world can be extremely unsettling. Students put in a lot of effort at Cal Poly and are driven to…
Students do ‘odd’ jobs
Erin Abzug erinabzug.md@gmail.com Although Cal Poly students are very successful at landing jobs after receiving their degrees, sometimes the jobs students work at prior to graduation are a little random. Here at Cal Poly, there is no exception. Cal Poly’s…
Nutrition and kinesiology: Two majors, many possible futures
Sam Gilbert is a journalism sophomore and a Mustang Daily health columnist. We all went through the grueling college application process. The hardest part when applying to Cal Poly? Choosing the major that will lead to our future careers. It’s…
Dressing the part
Kassi Luja kassiluja.md@gmail.com From fine-tuning your résumé to researching the company, fully preparing for a job interview is crucial. Making a positive first impression is important, and showing up with an appropriate ensemble can and should reflect maturity and sophistication. “The…