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EDITORIAL: FINDING AND SEIZING OPPORTUNITY

By Anthonia Edgren (RPTA '13), Editor, The Report

Each year RPTA students are presented with endless opportunities to grow as professionals, and finding internships and employment is getting more accessible for students. As you will read below, the new RPTA blog gives students the chance to view and apply for local, state, and international job opportunities in our field, and the annual RPTA-targeted career fair gives students an opportunity to network and interview with respected employers in the RPTA field. As Spring and Summer quickly approach, many of us (including myself) are on the hunt for summer jobs and post-graduation employment. While the job market is looking up, sometimes finding the perfect job in our industry is a challenge.

 

Attending the campus wide career fair can often be disheartening when rows of engineering firms show up and the energetic and fun faces of the RPTA industry are few and far between. For those who have found their summer jobs congratulations! For those who are still looking...you can do it! I have found that being persistent and being creative when looking helps a great deal. Cal Poly ASI, the YMCA and Cal Poly Corporation are just a few of the organizations that frequently hire. Checking out the city websites for job openings is another good strategy for openings in our field. Consistent checking of the RPTA blog and using personal connections is helpful as well. Finding that perfect summer or full-time job can be difficult, but planning early is key. As we jump into Spring quarter, best of luck to everyone in finding and creating their summer plans, and remember to get outside and play in the beautiful San Luis Obispo weather!

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