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How to Post a Job
Reach over 22,000 Cal Poly students and alumni by posting your positions on our free online job listing service, MustangJobs. For questions, please give us a call at 805-756-2501.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I post a job in MustangJobs?
- Log into your MustangJobs account
- Click on "Jobs" on the left-hand navigation menu, then "Job Postings"
- Click on the green "Post A Job" button
- Enter y our posting information
- Click on the green "Submit" button to submit your posting for review and approval
What if I forgot my MustangJobs password?
- Please use the "Forgot my Password" option to reset your password
How do I re-list my job?
- Click on “Jobs” in the left-hand navigation menu, then "Job Postings"
- Click on the green "Post A Job" button
- Under "Copy or Repost Position," click on the "Show Archived" button
- Select the job you would like to re-list
- Update the "Posting Date" and "Expiration Date"
- Click on the green "Submit" button to submit your posting for review and approval
How do I retrieve resumes if I asked students to submit them when applying to my job posting?
- Click on the job title, then select "Student Resumes"
- To retrieve a resume for a specific applicant, click on "Resume" with the download icon under the student's name
- To retrieve multiple resumes at once, check the box next to the students' names
- Click on the green "Batch Options" button, then click on "Generate Book." This will open a "Publication Request" page
- Modify the options for your document, then click on "Submit Request." You will receive an email when the resume book is ready for download.
- You can also retrieve this document by clicking on "Jobs" in the left-hand navigation menu, then "Publication Requests."
How do I close a job when I’ve filled the position?
- Click on "Jobs" in the left-hand navigation menu, then "Job Postings"
- Locate the job you would like to close in the "Job Postings (Non-OCI)" tab
- Scroll to the Expiration Date field, and change the date to today's date, then click on "Submit." Please note that this will still allow applicants to apply on the current day.
What is the difference between an internship and a co-op?
Internships
- Usually 10-12 weeks during Summer Quarter, but winter internships and year-round internships are also sought by students
- Students do not receive academic credit unless they request it from their academic department
- Positions are paid, though compensation may range between competitive wages (75-80% of entry level) to stipends or room and board
- Unpaid internships are only advertised for government or not-for-profit organizations
Cooperative Education (Co-op)
- Typically one to two quarters in duration
- Students register and pay tuition fees
- Students receive academic credit
- Positions are paid, typically 80-85% of entry level salary
- Please call Melinda McCann at 805-756-2107 for all questions regarding co-ops.
How do I get additional help in posting my position?
- Review our MustangJobs Employer Intro Guide.
- For further help, please call 805-756-2501 or email cs-recruiting@calpoly.edu
How can I get assistance with my Employer Account?
- Please call 805-756-2501 or email cs-recruiting@calpoly.edu
About Virtual Internships
What are virtual internships?
A virtual internship is similar to an in-person internship, except that it’s designed to be offered entirely online or remotely. The intern gains valuable experience while working from a remote location, and work hours are often more flexible. Students are in regular contact with the supervisor/team via virtual methods such as video call, phone call, email and messaging platforms.
What are micro-internships?
Micro-Internships are short-term, professional assignments that enable students to demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build their networks. Unlike traditional internships, micro-internships can take place year-round, typically ranging from 5 to 40 hours of work, and projects are due between one week and one month after they are initiated.
What are some policies and procedures that should be part of an effective online internship?
- Complete Employer Profile: To host an online internship through Cal Poly, the host must have an established and verified business or organization. This involves documenting that the host has a physical location, a working website, a tax ID number, and contact information that is valid and up-to-date.
- Student Learning: The online internship experience must be beneficial for the student and their professional development. If an internship (or co-op) is to be completed for academic credit toward the student’s degree, the student and employer should work with the relevant academic department to ensure the learning experiences are the equivalent to being in a classroom or other formal academic learning situation and the proper documents are completed before starting the internship.
What are the recruiting guidelines?
Employers seeking to recruit Cal Poly students must adhere to Equal Employment Opportunity laws and the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Principles for Employment Professionals. Under FERPA, Cal Poly prohibits the disclosure of a student's protected information to third parties. Cal Poly Career Services makes its services available to employers who do not unlawfully discriminate in the selection of employees on the basis of national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
How do I post a job or internship that will offered remotely?
To post virtual internships on MustangJobs, the appropriate way to create your posting is:
- Just below the Job Description section, you will see Remote/On-Site options.
- Select "Remote."
Once the job posting is completed and submitted, Cal Poly Career Services will review the position for accuracy and relevance before approving the position to be seen by students.
Please see our Internship Toolkit and Remote Working Toolkit or contact a member of our Recruiting Team.