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Introducing Your Freshman Focus Team!

Welcome new Mustangs! As your Freshman Focus Team Career Counselors, we are here to support you! We will:

Help you resolve uncertainties about your choice of major. Introduce you to career possibilities related to your field of study, interests and talents.

Offer guidance and resources to jump-start your career planning.

Schedule an appointment by logging into MustangJOBS (through your portal) or by calling Career Services! Virtual appointments available.

Transfer students, we also have a team of College Specialists to help you navigate your career path!

Career Services Building (#124) | 805-756-2501 | careerservices.calpoly.edu

Q&A WITH CAREER SERVICES

by LAUREN BOYER

You picked your major, but maybe you’re unsure about what’s next. Whether you want to start gaining experience or you want to explore career options, Career Services can help you each step of the way. We asked the team at Career Services to answer some common questions asked by new Cal Poly students.

Q: WHY SHOULD I USE CAREER SERVICES MY FIRST YEAR? A: Career exploration and planning are an ongoing process. Don’t wait until your senior year to get started! Career Services has so many resources to help you throughout your time at Cal Poly. We have a team of dedicated career counselors who are here for you. We also offer lots of opportunities to connect with employers and job and internship opportunities through on-campus interviews, career fairs, company information sessions and MustangJOBS. And, we have tons of useful tools on our website, careerservices.calpoly.edu, ranging from sample resumes, to self-assessments and more.

Q: WHAT IS THE FRESHMAN FOCUS TEAM? A: The Freshman Focus Team (FFT) helps incoming first-year students discover career possibilities and begin making plans. Whether you are eager to dive into your major or you’re unsure about your choice and want to explore options, FFT can help. If you’re a transfer student, our college specialist Career Counselors are here to support you.

Q: HOW DO I GET IN TOUCH WITH MY CAREER COUNSELOR? A: You can easily book an appointment through MustangJOBS, powered by Handshake, which is accessed through your Cal Poly Portal. We also offer drop-in hours for your convenience. Q: DOES CAREER SERVICES OFFER EVENTS? A: We sure do! Career Services offers many career fairs throughout the year, including our Fall, Winter and Spring Career Fairs, industry-specific fairs and a local career fair. You can register for these events on MustangJOBS. We also offer events such as networking mixers, panels and more.

Q: I KEEP HEARING OF CAL POLY CAREER CONNECTIONS. WHAT’S THAT? A: Career Connections is an exclusive online platform where you can connect with Cal Poly alumni to engage in professional networking or to receive mentorship or advice.

Q: WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT CAREER SERVICES? A: Our entire team is here to support you and we are looking forward to meeting you. And, if you’re looking for an on-campus job or internship, check out MustangJOBS, powered by Handshake.