Cal Poly SLO Career Services

Career Services is committed to the following student learning outcomes:

A. Career Counseling: Choosing a Major - Ability to select an appropriate major based on utilization of the counseling process, assessment tools, career resources and/or internet sources.
B. Career Counseling: Choosing a Career Plan - Ability to identify career options and follow through with career decisions based on utilization of the counseling process, assessment tools, books, resources and other internet sources.
C. Resume Preparation - Ability to prepare an effective resume.
D. Interview Skill Development - Ability to prepare for the interview process, and implementing tips and strategies for successful interviewing.
E. Job Search Exploration - Ability to identify and utilize job resources: Mustang JOBS, career fairs, on-campus recruiting, networking sessions, career/co-op/internship/summer jobs, Career Resource Center, and on-line resources.
F. Graduate School Exploration - Ability to identify graduate school opportunities and follow through with decisions regarding the application process: personal statements, letters of recommendation, CV and admission tests.
G. Career Exploration through Experiential Learning - Students acquire technical and professional skills through co-op, internships and/or summer employment.
H. Student Development - Assist and train graduate students grow in their development as student services professionals.
I. Outcome Based Assessment - Support program review and outcome based assessments on student learning within Career Services and in collaboration with the academic colleges.