CLA Career Series
Receive a Cal Poly Padfolio and the Chance to Win Other Exciting Prizes — All While Getting Career Ready!
The College of Liberal Arts and Career Services are joining together to offer a year full of professional development opportunities tailored to CLA majors, plus exciting prizes for participating!
It's as easy as 1-2-3!
- Attend professional development events. Take part in resume reviews, attend grad school panels, listen to industry experts and more!
- Complete the Career & Professional Development Certificate by spring 2019. Follow these directions on how to complete the certificate.
- Get rewarded! Receive a Cal Poly Padfolio when you complete the certificate, and be entered into a drawing for other exciting prizes. NOTE: Additional prizes are open to CLA students only.
One of 10 lucky winners will receive:
- 1 Gift basket valued at $50
- 2 University store gift certificates valued at $50 each
- 2 University store gift certificates valued at $25 each
- 5 Starbucks gift cards valued at $10 each
Winter Calendar
Download a printable calendar or check out the Google calendar (coming soon!) for a complete schedule of all CLA events.
Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
| Thursday, Jan. 9 | Census Enumerator Recruitment | 10 - 11:30 a.m. | SLO County Government Center at 1055 Monterey St. in SLO |
| Friday, Jan. 10 | Resume Lab | 11:10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Bldg. 124, Rm. 117 |
| Tuesday, Jan. 14 | Winter Resume Clinic | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Bldg. 124, Rm. 117 |
| Thursday, Jan. 16 | Preparing for the Career Fair | 11:10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 5:10-6 p.m. | Bldg. 124, Rm. 117 |
| Tuesday, Jan. 21 | Interview with Confidence | 1:10 - 2 p.m. | Bldg. 124, Rm. 117 |
| Social Sciences Career Fair and Extra Curricular Exploration Day | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Performing Arts Center Lobby | |
| Wednesday, Jan. 22 | Student-Employer Diversity Mixer | 6-8 p.m. | Multi-Activity Center |
| Friday, Jan. 24 | GRC Career Day | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Bldg. 26, Rm. 204 |
| Saturday, Jan. 25 | Careers in English Panel and Workshop | 12-2 p.m. | Bldg. 22, Rm. 315 |
| Tuesday, Jan. 28 | Job & Internship Search Lab | 11:10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Bldg. 124, Rm. 117 |
| Tuesday, Feb. 4 | Negotiating Offers and Salaries | 11:10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Bldg. 124, Rm. 117 |
| Wednesday, Feb. 5 | Internships in Sustainability | 11:10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Bldg. 124, Rm. 117 |
| Navigating Your Internship or Job Search | 3:10-4 p.m. | Bldg. 124, Rm. 117 | |
| Student-Alumni Mixer in SLO | 6-8 p.m. | 872 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 | |
| Thursday, Feb. 6 | Local Career Fair | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Multi-Activity Center |
| Tuesday, Feb. 11 | Internship Prep Fair | 4:10-6 p.m. | PCV Aliso Conference Room |
| Wednesday, Feb. 12 | Job & Internship Search Lab | 4:10-5 p.m. | Bldg. 124, Rm. 117 |
| Friday, Feb. 14 | Leveraging LinkedIN and Career Connections | 10:10-11 a.m. | Bldg. 124, Rm. 117 |
| Thursday, Feb. 20 | Careers in 3D Printing (Emerging Markets) | 4:10-5 p.m. | Bldg. 7 (ATL) |
| Tuesday, Feb. 25 | Debunking Data (Emerging Markets) | 11:10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Bldg. 124, Rm. 117 |
| Thursday, Feb. 27 | Finding Your Career Fit | 4:10-5 p.m. | Bldg. 65 (UU), Rm. 219 |
| Wednesday, March 4 | Networking Without a Network | 5:10-6 p.m. | Bldg. 124, Rm. 117 |