Students looking to brush up on their career skills need not wait for an appointment with their career adviser. The Cal Poly graduates behind the Web site WiHire.com are here to help.
WiHire.com, which helps students and recent college graduates acquire internships and jobs, is sponsoring a career workshop today to help students prepare for the fall job fair, taking place today and tomorrow.
“We want to do everything in our power to help students get jobs and help companies connect with students,” said Jesse Dundon, Cal Poly graduate and WiHire co-founder.
Speakers from various companies, including the San Luis Obispo County Engineering Department and the Lawrence Livermore National Lab, will be on hand to offer career advice and teach students about their companies.
The first workshop was held in January in partnership with the American Marketing Association, but due to student feedback, the founders of WiHire decided to narrow today’s workshop focus to concern mainly technological jobs.
Engineering, industrial technology, and computer science majors are especially encouraged to attend. A workshop will also be given on how to enter a technical career when coming from a non-technical major.
Some of the general advice topics will include the panel discussion on how to write a resume, how to prepare for an interview and how to act at the job fair.
After the panel discussion, students will have the opportunity to ask the speakers specific questions about either the speaker’s company or general career questions.
“Students will be able to get the answers they want,” Dundon said.
The second hour will be devoted to personal networking where students can meet one on one with recruiters.
“It’s a great opportunity to network, even if you’re not looking for a job yet,” said Matt Wickens, civil engineering senior and Vice-Chair of Events for the Engineering Student Council, which is co-sponsoring the event. “There will be a wide variety of engineering companies attending; it’ll be good for all fields.”
The event will take place in the Graphic Arts building, room 104 from 2 p.m. to 4p.m. It is free and open to all students. For more information, contact (530) 219-0285.