Practice Career Readiness 24/7!


Visiting the Career Center is an essential part of the Career Readiness experience here at Cal Poly Pomona, but we understand that in-person services aren’t for everyone! Whether you prefer a self guided approach, want to prep before your visit, have a career prep assignment, or can’t make it to our in-person hours, the Career Center offers a selection of digital resources that you can utilize any time of day!


Explore your different Career Prep options here!

  • Available now!
  • VMock is your 24/7 virtual career assistant that utilizes technologies like artificial intelligence to provide instant personalized feedback on your resume. Login to VMock with your CPP credentials and receive FREE access. 
  • All students have access to VMock via their broncodirect login credentials.

  • The perfect 24/7 resource to prepare for your next appointment without an appointment!
  • Utilize pre-chosen questions at varying difficulties to help fine tune your interview skills from the comfort of your home. 
  • The Career Center recommends checking out the AI Feedback feature! Record yourself answering some interview questions through the platform and the Big Interview AI will analyze and provide helpful feedback!
  • All students have access to Big Interview via their broncodirect login credentials.
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  • Handshake is the primary resource for internship and job search through the Career Center.
  • In addition to performing your job search on Handshake, you can also view events for employers both on and off campus. 
  • RSVP for Career Fairs and Information Sessions on campus online now through Handshake!
  • All students have access to Handshake via their broncodirect login credentials.

  • Explore job and internship options available on a global scale with GoinGlobal!
  • Students can access career guides based on the country or city of their choice.
  • In addition, students can get access to H1B and OPT support through this site.
  • All students have access to GoinGlobal via their broncodirect login credentials.

  • The Career Center’s website is now powered by the virtual career center platform uConnect.
  • Utilizing the Career Center’s website is the number one way to get access to all Career Center platforms, career tips, and tools specifically offered through uConnect.
  • Enhance your virtual Career Center experience through the use of the resume submission box to receive feedback from a career counselor within 3 – 5 business days.
  • Interested in trends in your industry of interest? Use the Job Trends feature to look up keywords to view updated statistics about top employers, salary, and education requirements for your career path.
  • Subscribe to the email list of the site or of a community page of your choosing to get updates specific to your career related interests.
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  • Schedule an appointment online with a career coach for assistance with topics such as career exploration, grad school prep, mock interviewing, and much more!
  • All students have access to CPPConnect via their broncodirect login credentials.

  • Sign in now to take an assessment through Focus 2 Career!
  • Explore a number of topics to assess your career planning, readiness, and pathways!
  • Focus 2 is available by logging in with your bronco credentials.

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Career Resources

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Contact & Location

Phone
909-869-2342
Address

Career Center Build 97 - Room 128
3801 West Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91786

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Regular Hours Drop-in Advising
Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:00am - 4:00pm (In-person)
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:00am - 4:00pm (In-person)
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:00am - 4:00pm (In-person)
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:00am - 4:00pm (In-person)
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:00am - 4:00pm (In-person)

Current students can schedule an appointment with a Career Coach through CPP Connect.

Alumni do NOT have access to CPP Connect and must register with the Career Center for Appointment Access.