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Professional Development Monthly!
Spinning-off our Events and Internships segment from the Weekly COMS Club Newsletter, this monthly newsletter will curate internship, event, and professional development resources for COMS students!
Each issue will not only showcase some interesting opportunities for students, but also feature a different professional development theme.
Winter Career Fair - Wednesday, 1/20 and Thursday, 1/21
Recruits students from all majors for career, internship, and co-op positions.
Register for the free event today! https://calpoly.joinhandshake.com/login
Pixar Undergraduate Program Info Session: Technical Direction - Friday, January 22nd @ 12pm PT
Join Pixar for an inside look into their Pixar Undergraduate Program (PUP) and the world of Technical Direction featuring PUP alum and current Technical Directors -- Andrea Goh, David Luoh, and Mara MacMahon. Time will be reserved at the end for Q&A. Please RSVP on this page in order to secure your spot. Register for the event here: https://pixar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qGEq9WNFScS90lxyccF21w
COMS Career Symposium - Wednesday, 1/27 and Thursday, 1/28
Hosted by the COMS Club, hear from nine amazing speakers their academic and industry experience with communications! Featuring company representatives and alumni speakers from backgrounds in recruiting, business development, higher education, and user experience design!
Register for the free event here! https://comscareersymposium2021.eventbrite.com/
CLA Social Justice Teach-Ins - 2/11
On Thursday, Feb. 11, join the campus community for the 2021 Teach In – a daylong series of virtual talks and workshops centered around equity and social justice designed to inform and inspire!
Learn more and register for the free teach-ins here: https://cla.calpoly.edu/teach-in
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Gala Pride & Diversity Center: San Luis Obispo Pride Scholarship - Deadline: 2/15
Students who have demonstrated leadership, with a strong record of academic excellence, community service and/or achievement and who bring beauty into the LGBTQ community will be considered for this scholarship.
Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGOdl4OL8dP2ZdRtLpJXv2ipuHxEDtAjhPqPiz2CRAQEw74w/viewform
Quarter Plus Summer Learning Assistant - Deadline: 2/26
Learning Assistants for COMS 101 in the summer with Quarter Plus program
Download application materials here: 1) Position Description and 2) Application
Going to the Career Fair (and really any type of professional/networking event) can be intimidating. Below we outline some resources you can prepare ahead of time!
Cal Poly Career Services
Article: "PREPARE FOR THE FAIR: EIGHT BEST PRACTICES FOR CAREER FAIR SUCCESS" by the National Association for Colleges and Employers
Resume Guides
Networking Sites
Job search and networking platform!
Useful for building out a living resume and connecting with people in your network.
Tip: Add professional contacts (peers, co-workers, people you meet at interviews, etc.) on the site as you meet them.
Another job search platform - made for college students!
Connect with job postings aimed towards college students. Register for student events and connect with alumni.
Tip: Check out some useful articles for college students and career development on their blog!
Job site for working with startups.
Similar to the other two sites: if you have them up already, it doesn't take too long to update an AngelList profile.
Tip: Particularly good for people interested in working in tech and startup industries and investment.
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COMS Club is happy to consider posting your event, survey, or open position as part of our newsletter.
Send us a message at calpolyslocomsclub@gmail.com with any and all tips!
The Cal Poly SLO COMS Club is the official Communication Studies club for Cal Poly SLO. We celebrate communication studies, supporting mentorship and professional development for the Cal Poly COMS community. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at calpolyslocomsclub@gmail.com.
This newsletter was originally sent to our COMS Newsletter subscribers on January 19, 2021. Subscribe here to get your newsletter directly delivered to your email every 3rd Monday of the month!
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